Chris Green Poet Free verse

Once She Was

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Racing towards a distant horizon 
I watch as hope fades within the desolate 
shadows of my bleak surroundings

Damp air wafts heavily, silently...
its aroma kindling thoughts of shared
rainy Sundays and wet kisses in the park

When once more thunderstorms converge
as dark clouds drape ominous vistas
in shades of midday despair 

Saturated angry heavens unleash
drowning sorrow midst the endless 
deluge now battering this place 

Tear splashed puddles again overflow, 
reflecting the loneliness felt
as chilled droplets drench me

Yet still I run, hopelessly seeking those
sunny days and blue skies I knew
damn well would be gone...

once she was

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Kai Michael Neumann April 3, 2018 at 3:41 AM I can relate to this and your poem touches me. Many wishes, Kai

Charmaine Chircop November 2, 2017 at 2:52 PM I feel 'you' here...Am moved.

Connie Marcum Wong October 25, 2017 at 4:17 PM Wow Chris, you sure know how to end a poem with impact! I enjoyed this melancholy piece! : )

Joanna Daniel October 15, 2017 at 10:04 AM Hi Chris, sad to read your sad poetry, though it's very beautiful, missing your happier ones, hope everything is well with you:)

Alexis Y. October 10, 2017 at 10:33 PM Hi Chris, I don't know how I missed this well written piece. Although you have penned a sad piece, it was such a delight to see a glimmer of hope on the horizon. Congratulations on getting the poem of day. It was well deserved. PS. Welcome back my friend:-) Alexis

Gayle Rodd October 10, 2017 at 5:38 AM Wow. So many beautiful words in this. I bet you could write a smashin' novel!

Carole Duet October 9, 2017 at 11:00 PM Sadness so well expressed leaves me with sorrow and yet, admiration in my heart, Chris. Congrats on being on the Best New Poems list.

Dean Wood October 9, 2017 at 8:56 AM Chris, I am so glad to read some of your poetry again. This one is sad and so well expressed. When you can evoke these feelings in your reader, you are doing something right. Glad to see you again.

Darlene De Beaulieu October 9, 2017 at 8:24 AM Hello Chris, i lkie to walk in the rain. I like the drizzle, I like to walk in it. I like the feel of the rain on my skin. But when it pours I rather be indoors. have a nice day my friend.

Maria Williams October 8, 2017 at 11:27 PM Back to say Congratulations Chris on POTD. Well done....Maria

Agnes Krampe October 8, 2017 at 8:30 PM Congrats on your POTD, Chris - I did not get onto Soup until this evening, and am glad to have read this before ending my day.

Carol B. October 8, 2017 at 7:42 PM Chris, Congratulations on receiving POTD! Sad poem but beautifully written. Happy to see you here.

Sunlite Wanter October 8, 2017 at 5:27 PM Congratulations, Chris!

John Lawless October 8, 2017 at 12:48 PM oh the pangs of unrequited love. sharply written Chris

Lin Lane October 8, 2017 at 12:03 PM The sadness in your write makes me melancholy for you, Chris. I miss your sunny 'good morning' poetry. Please be well.

Kudzai Mhangwa October 8, 2017 at 11:46 AM Nice poem and well done Chris!

Sunita U.D Palawon October 8, 2017 at 11:23 AM Lovely write. Congrats on POTD. :) Sunita

Charlie Smith October 8, 2017 at 8:53 AM So sad, hope it's fiction, so glad you're back, congratulations for POTD honors...

Tim Smith October 8, 2017 at 7:58 AM The sunny days will return...great to see you posting

Anne-Lise Andresen October 8, 2017 at 7:31 AM - A deep touching poem, Chris - Congratulations on yours p.o.t.d. - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 8, 2017 at 7:30 AM How lovely to be greeted by your words this morning Chris, however sad they be. So beatifully penned my friend, warm wishes your way dear xomo

Darren White October 8, 2017 at 7:29 AM PotD my dear friend, I love it :D

Maria Williams October 8, 2017 at 2:36 AM Lovely to see you back Chris. I sincerely hope this beautiful sad poem is not a reflection of your own feelings though? Welcome back...Maria

John Hamilton October 7, 2017 at 1:15 PM This is soo good Chris, has that Bill Withers feel to it, ain't no sunshine when she's gone....and she's always gone too long...anytime she goes away. Loved this melancholy write, nice to see you posting hope you're doing well!

Freddie Robinson Jr. October 7, 2017 at 10:23 AM So good to read your thoughts again ... tho' this offering is tinged in such sadness, Chris. Even still, this is a splendid poem, expressed w/an adroit capable pen. Stellar write, my dear friend. Love and peace always.

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