Missing

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Missing

An empty pillow she awakens to absence one of many days never to feel his warm touch a kiss shared only in dreams...

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/1/2011 9:54:00 PM

I really like this. Two great tanka in a row!!

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 11/30/2011 3:18:00 PM

Lonely when you have no one to share a pillow or a kiss with. Missing that special warmth. Great poem Shar. love phyl

Joe Maverick

Date: 11/14/2011 3:43:00 PM

Enjoyed this write Sharon, (how are you..?

James Fraser

Date: 11/6/2011 7:21:00 AM

A lonely place to be is beside an empty pillow. Especially that of a lost loved one Sharon. Tender writing indeed, and so touching :)

Matthew Anish

Date: 8/21/2011 6:54:00 PM

"to sleep - perchance to dream - ay there's the rub." Your poems evokes the Bards words. Peace and Blessings Matthew Anish

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 8/11/2011 7:13:00 PM

Lovely feelings of loss expressed well, Sharon