Jeanne Mcgee Poet Rhyme

Silently

With your death this old house mourns as decay smiles
Once a life of glamour held her room of pink brocade
Now ivy grows through broken hearts of girlhood wiles
To smother closet doors as weeping teardrops fade

Her chair empty, now torn and forlornly dwells alone
Lost memories hide behind desolate shoji screens
Softly spoken words silently die as if made of heavy stone
Teasing sweet perfume lingers in their muted screams


Written  9-3-2019
Free Verse or Rhyme Poetry Contest  photo #3
Sponsor:  Eve Roper
1st place

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Eve Roper September 11, 2019 at 3:57 PM I sometimes come back to reread the poems and again enjoy how they make me feel. Thank you again.. Hugs Eve Jeanne Mcgee October 13, 2019 at 7:51 PM xoxox Me too....I like that fav button!

Jan Allison September 9, 2019 at 5:38 PM super interpretation of the image Jeanne, congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Jeanne Mcgee September 9, 2019 at 6:59 PM Thanks Jan...that one was a real challenge!

Eve Roper September 9, 2019 at 5:22 PM Congratulations on first place in my contest, Jeanne. Hugs Eve Jeanne Mcgee September 9, 2019 at 6:59 PM Thank you Eve. I love using paintings or photos as inspiration. I loved the cat and boy too.

Anne-Lise Andresen September 9, 2019 at 1:07 PM - Your description is wonderful ... and a clear winner ... congratulations, Jeanne :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jeanne Mcgee September 9, 2019 at 7:00 PM Thanks for your read and kind comment. Jeanne

Caren Krutsinger September 6, 2019 at 4:41 AM I have not seen this writing prompt, and now I feel I have lived in it.

Sandra Adams September 5, 2019 at 6:26 PM you have penned perfect imagery into this room and gave it a story that made it come to life beautifully....excellent writing my friend :) hugs Jeanne Mcgee September 9, 2019 at 7:06 PM Thanks for your kind words Sandra...it means a lot to have fellow poets enjoy my work.

Nette Onclaud September 5, 2019 at 12:09 AM such a solid picture on my mind creating images of melancholia, jeanne.. wow!..huggs Jeanne Mcgee September 9, 2019 at 7:07 PM Glad you enjoyed and stopped by to give encouragement. xoxoJeanne

Constance La France September 4, 2019 at 11:18 AM Jeanne, wow you captured the theme perfectly and beautifully written too ! Jeanne Mcgee September 4, 2019 at 11:52 AM It so looked like a lovely room all forlorn and sad to me. Thank you for your kind words

Charles Messina September 4, 2019 at 8:58 AM Love the imagery. I love the entire poem but that 7th line is just a perfect fit. Best wishes for a win in the contest. Charlie Jeanne Mcgee September 4, 2019 at 11:51 AM Thanks Charlie...it was a joy to write.