Carol Deason Poet Imagism

Piles

Piles

Piles of things I need to do...

Piles of things I need to sort through,
Piles of things I'm collecting for his girls when they are older,
Piles of memories some that make me smile and some that make me cry,
Piles for his babies when they are old enough to understand them, 
Memories all carefully placed in piles.
Piles of things to toss out of here sooner than never!
Piles containing the importance to his lost life,
Surrounded by my piles that mean so much yet not enough.

These piles mean your life was important!
You did exist but it's now reduced to piles!
Piles I wish you could crawl out of so I could hold you,
Piles I wish you could come out of and surprise your babies,
Piles which can give no explanation to these questions,
Questions never answered as I rearrange and move these piles
Piles of what you were and what you could have been...

Piles of things I need to do...

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Liam Mcdaid January 28, 2015 at 9:36 PM very beautifully painted excellent pen carol

Anne-Lise Andresen January 13, 2015 at 5:27 AM - The new year is still "just a baby" .... I welcome you to P - Soup and wish you a beautiful and peaceful new year - Hope we can share many new poems this year - You write very well, Carol - Have a great day - // Anne-Lise :)

Cona Adams January 12, 2015 at 9:06 AM Great imagery, Carol. You've painted a scene most of us have lived in. I like repetition in poetry, it helps to cement the picture. Welcome to poetry soup.

Poet Destroyer A January 10, 2015 at 9:51 PM Carol,, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun in this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST in hopes it inspires you in some way. I will enjoy following you and your poetry:) This is a great way to start the New Year. Lucky Us, To Have you. Enjoy 2015, with New Poet Friends! @-> LINDA <-@

Dorian Petersen Potter January 10, 2015 at 1:16 AM Very good pen Carol ! I really enjoyed your piece dear friend! A 7 from me! I wish you the best in 2015! Have a very nice day! :) Love and hugs! xxx D."