Shall We Dance

my thoughts are loud
my screams are silent
as I peer through a broken windowpane

you prance in the foyer while playing taps
upside a blood-stained wall

your revelations penetrate the rooftop
my dreams of happiness
have lost their glow

a skeleton of forgotten origin
undresses at our front door
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


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Date: 3/25/2018 8:07:00 AM
Such an intense read! I lcouldnt get enough. Looking forward to reading more of your stuff. Big smiles, h
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Ricky Muse
Date: 3/25/2018 12:07:00 PM
Thanks lady.
Date: 2/16/2018 8:37:00 PM
Oh Richard, such an excellent, intriguing and compelling poem of shattered lives when the haunting past pays a visit. A deep emotional poem with fantastic imagery of pain and despair.. Warmest wishes. ~Susan
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Susan Ashley
Date: 2/17/2018 1:13:00 PM
It's so wonderful to follow the heart of your muse Richard and the result is inspired and amazing :))
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Ricky Muse
Date: 2/17/2018 1:01:00 PM
Susan if you saw the first draft of this poem you wouldn't recognize it. My poems must take their own course no matter where it leads. Thanks for stopping by............peace!
Date: 12/18/2017 9:41:00 AM
Wow! I feel such sadness and despair. You have an amazing way with words Richard!!
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Date: 12/18/2017 7:34:00 PM
If I can make someone feel then I just might be on to something. Thanks for the kind words Judith. All the best.....................peace!
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