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Looking In

Looking In



May I lean on the cold glass now
and look into a world stolen from me
condensing words to cold brittle panes
obscuring my likeness

I am no longer there

And as you abide now
in the transplanted warmth of my heart
I will try to kiss the continuum 
that was once so part of my life

So have I lost the feel of your skin now
have I lost your glance
now that you have disengaged your limbs 
from our dance

Separated now 
by the barrier of trickling smiles
left in tears on cold winter glass

I face it alone 
the smiles have gone
to their home they made in the past

Copyright © Colin Mitchell Williams | Year Posted 2009

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Hana Ryusaka Date: 3/7/2009 4:26:00 PM Wow. This is simply gorgeous... although sad :( I love "condensing words to cold brittle panes obscuring my likeness" Great job! Thanks for commenting on Waiting! Login to Reply

Sharon Winter Date: 3/4/2009 5:47:00 AM Sad, sad, sad. I will try to be hopeful and say, a reason for everything, as someone meant to be, meant to stay, will come along soon, and overfill the void. As far as your writing goes, brilliant and full of great depth, as always. Love, Shar Login to Reply

Laurie Ginn Date: 3/3/2009 7:03:00 PM This makes me gasp for breath its so sad especially the last stanza. beautifully done Col. Login to Reply

Christopher Higgins Date: 3/3/2009 4:29:00 PM This is a moving piece of writing..kiss the continum speaks loudly..disengaged your limbs...also very moving.. this is a deep piece filled with emotions and makes the reader feel what the voice in the poem is feeling. Login to Reply

Carrie Richards Date: 3/3/2009 4:16:00 PM So heartfelt, sad, outside looking in...very touching and painful...so well done. You did an amazing job here with this soulful poem. ~ Carrie Login to Reply

Lena Townsend Date: 3/3/2009 2:56:00 PM This flows so smoothe and is written in such clearity. It is tough to face anything alone and life is never easy. You bring some peace with your words. Thank you for sharing. Smiles from Lolita Login to Reply

John Loving Iii Date: 3/3/2009 2:54:00 PM colin this was so deep and the meanings that you discribe soooo artfully. it's on my favorites list already. you made my day keep up the great work. John Henry Loving III Login to Reply