Love In the Kitchen Sink

My hands penetrate warm dish water
An effect of silken skin,
Rainbow eyes sparkle
Spy me as I move within,
It’s all I have left for comfort,
For life which has given
Sure does make one pay,
Now all alone with no more dreams
When each end of day you drain away.

© Harry J Horsman 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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George Avatar
December 9, 2021 at 5:43 AM
The pain of loneliness, I feel in your lines. Like water from the sink, each day your energy and dreams drain away. Quite poignant ... !
Rose  Avatar
September 22, 2021 at 1:39 PM
Thank God for the memories round the kitchen sink, I am sure from heaven she is smiling and saying, "well done Harry, well done "
Shaw Avatar
July 31, 2021 at 2:39 PM
Who would have thought, pulling the plug on hope, yet one cannot keep a sink full forever, how sad . . . : (
Daniel Avatar
June 26, 2021 at 2:52 AM
Talks about loneliness and finding love in doing simple household chores, well said, Harry:)
Proxenos Avatar
June 16, 2021 at 9:00 AM
I am re-sending you another comment with a different perspective. A sad poem in which in the soapy water you see rainbow eyes sparkle, as you move within. but at the end of every day your dreams drain away. When we are young, in love and just married we do not understand that life is a circle and we are part of that circle, it is only when we lose someone precious the kitchen sink, will every night remind us of those sparkling eyes! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Horsman Avatar
July 15, 2022 at 8:33 AM
yes you are so right, Jennifer.
Ricci Avatar
June 10, 2021 at 4:34 AM
Good Morning harry - The title of the entry alone made me turn the page with interest. I very much enjoyed the thoughts and play with your beginning words which were upbeat. Sadness surrounds your ending thoughts even through your poetic way. I hope the ending thoughts are your creativity. May this day find your well.
Crabtree Avatar
June 7, 2021 at 3:03 PM
A wonderful write with a sad ending. I hope you are well and wishing you a great week :)
Horne Avatar
June 4, 2021 at 2:21 PM
lovely write here, my friend. thanks very much for the kind message on my birthday blog - so sorry I've only just seen it
May Avatar
May 27, 2021 at 4:53 AM
A thought provoking write Harry, best wishes
Nicole Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 8:02 PM
Comparing the warm water, to a loving touch- silky skin. Reflecting in this way, when alone, has been done many times. Yet, that sweet ache still lingers. This is beautiful and emotional, all at the same time. Your thoughts curl softly around me and my heart. Hugs, Brandy
Wolf Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 6:25 PM
This is, methinks, truly an amazing write, Harry. So layered, so revealing, so human. You have stirred all my emotions with this beauty. FAVE time. Thanks, gw
Ball Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 9:09 AM
Beautiful written and well described Harry. I could see a lone person going about the duties of the day. There is a lonely feel to this as of one who is now alone in life. Well done. God Bless, JB
Proxenos Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 12:06 PM
Hey Harry you sound sad my fellow Yorkshire pal - your poem is great but there is a melancholy thread in it. It begins quite sensually however, very creative write my friend. Hope you are well. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Babcock Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 5:51 PM
A wonderful metaphor Harry in this well written poem. Hope you are keeping well. love phyl
Y. Avatar
May 20, 2021 at 9:05 AM
WoW! Harry, What a well-written poem that’s sad and profound. Excellent job. PS, I hope you are doing well- Alexis
Lawrence Avatar
May 19, 2021 at 11:51 AM
...love this Harry. You have a wonderful imagination and the heart to follow! All best to you, Susan :)
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May 19, 2021 at 5:07 AM
Great write, and the title alone is awesome!
Kulkarni Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 1:48 PM
Very touching Harry! Stay strong!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 4:52 AM
brilliant xx
Buehler Avatar
May 17, 2021 at 11:57 AM
Evocative and deep, Harry. I love the rainbow eyes sparkling. Evelyn :)
Lamoureux Avatar
May 16, 2021 at 11:34 AM
I dedicated a piece to you Harry.
Lamoureux Avatar
May 16, 2021 at 10:51 AM
This is so sad but so beautifully expressed.
Dietrich Avatar
May 15, 2021 at 3:56 PM
what a marvelous metaphor, Harry. You are a most thoughful poet!
Alex Avatar
May 15, 2021 at 4:48 AM
Your Titles are really attractive.
Andresen Avatar
May 14, 2021 at 11:54 AM
- Hey Harry - The title is appealing ... verse is deep ... happiness is the rainbow, but ... life ... "Sure does make one pay" .... the price tag on age, my friend :) - An excellent poem :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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