Palimpsest

Beneath the graffiti littered by the years
and the fatigue signed by a thousand cares
Through the scratchings of so many tears
that were summoned or caught you unawares
Under the mottles by done days quarried   
and the shadows writ by a jealous sun  
where disappointments linger unburied  
and age is making its relentless run

My tired eyes can still trace your first face 
by the thievery of time irreducible
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Krutsinger Avatar
January 10, 2019 at 2:21 AM
I like the "thievery" of time! Well done my friend!
Chan Avatar
January 10, 2019 at 5:52 AM
Thank you, Caren! I like the word "thievery", for some reason :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 10, 2019 at 1:00 AM
This is brilliant Bernard! It is going straight into my Faves! Have a blessed new year! : )
Chan Avatar
January 10, 2019 at 5:51 AM
Thank you very much, Connie! You are too kind. Much appreciated. You have a fabulous new year too! :)
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace