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Shifting Frames

The glass once lucid now deflects glow differently. A chuckle clenched in the wind, blanching and flaming. Where were we? Footprints echo, retreat, advance sagging floor, missing nails. Not long enough-- like a wheeze folding in and out, a beam of light held in a still moment. Sagging floor, nails missing, steps forth, then retreat. Where were we, blanching and flaming, a chuckle loosed in the wind— now the glass, no longer lucid, deflects the glow differently.

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Heidi Sands

Date: 8/9/2025 6:49:00 AM

A great descriptive poem about change and I feel a sense of loss. Well expressed. :)

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/9/2025 7:20:00 AM

Thanks so much!

Joe Dimino

Date: 8/9/2025 6:24:00 AM

Yep, the night out, is not always the same as morning reflection -- which do we treasure more? A warped fondness for even many of my mistakes -- I say, don't eat one's own heart. You get a FAV! Great poetry!

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/9/2025 6:29:00 AM

Thank you so much! I love how you reflect on the contrast between night and morning, and how even our mistakes can hold a strange kind of fondness. Your words add a thoughtful layer to the poetry. Really appreciate the FAV and your kind support!

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/9/2025 5:02:00 AM

Great poem about time passing and changes inherent to nature. Memory, loss, and the fleeting character of life are among the topics you tackle nicely here.

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/9/2025 5:07:00 AM

Thanks so much! I’m happy the poem’s take on time and life’s changes connected with you. Those themes really inspire me. Appreciate your kind feedback!