Not There

unforgiving night arms reach out cold and empty space

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Fj Thomas

Date: 2/25/2023 7:46:00 PM

So powerful Peter. The same darkness in which I find so much peace has, at times, drawn out the sorrow buried deep. So much said in so little.

Peter Rees
Date: 3/4/2023 7:13:00 AM

Many thanks for this understanding comment

Brian Sambourne

Date: 2/23/2023 11:36:00 AM

Very evocative Haiku to convey the long reach of night in all its bleakness. Well penned! Cheers, Brian

Peter Rees
Date: 2/24/2023 7:50:00 AM

Many thanks for this kind comment, Brian

Di11y Da11y

Date: 2/10/2023 4:03:00 AM

So few words used to express so much. This has the power to pull my heart right out as I put my own interpretation upon the strikingly beautiful words that express to me the emptiness and endless feeling of the long night and the heightened sense of loss those moments can bring. Whilst morning does arrive and the distractions of the day commence. The pureness of the moment you've expressed linger. Very beautiful and touching words.

Peter Rees
Date: 2/10/2023 6:55:00 AM

Thank you so much for this understanding comment. You always seem able to get to the heart of what I am trying to say, which is wonderful. Best wishes to you on this dreary February day in Shropshire, UK.

Bill Baker

Date: 2/8/2023 9:41:00 AM

Your Poem leaves plenty of room for the reader to expand into many senarios. Nicely done! Bill

Peter Rees
Date: 2/8/2023 9:50:00 AM

Hi Bill, yes, I think the poem may be interpreted in a number of ways. Many thanks for your kind comment.

Deb M

Date: 2/8/2023 9:24:00 AM

That's lovely and sad Peter! Debx

Peter Rees
Date: 2/8/2023 9:48:00 AM

Many thanks Deb. Always great to hear from you.