Soulless Windows

Soulless Windows

On the rain wet pavement I stand
The cold memory chills my heart
In the third floor window no glass
Just soulless boarded grey eyes  
No laughter reverberate the walls
or children’s chatter to lighten air
disturbing unknown neighbours
The scent of your love lingers on 
interwoven with cloying sad decay 
Walls remain but you are long gone
to a new life somewhere far away
not reachable to my inner self
That you are lost makes me bitter
but I understand why you had to go
Why did you not take my memories
that force  me unbidden to return 
to this cold rain splattered street
You are still in our empty apartment


 1st in Contest Empty Apartment	
Sponsored by: Matt Caliri
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
December 29, 2010 at 4:12 AM
Congratulations on your win in Matt Caliri's "Empty Apartment" contest Eamon. Love, Carol
Prewitt Avatar
December 23, 2010 at 7:47 AM
Wow that's sad, but it's very well written and I really liked it.
K. Avatar
December 21, 2010 at 8:44 AM
What a very sad write that expresses so much-- wonderful take on the challenge, Eamon-- well deserved first place win-- Congrats :) -- nikko :)
Hernandez Avatar
December 20, 2010 at 10:50 AM
Congrats on your 1st place win!
Sweetheart Avatar
December 18, 2010 at 8:41 PM
Congrats Eamon on your first place win my friend in the Empty Apt. contest with this excellent entry.. bravo..on being number uno..with luv..
Scripca Avatar
December 17, 2010 at 8:31 PM
A great poem about the empty apartment. You deserve all the glory of a first place star. Congratulations. Love, Iolanda
Guzzi Avatar
December 17, 2010 at 5:25 PM
He gave a us a real sad thing to do during what is a sad time for many. I guess I wish you didn't have to feel this way! BIG hugs Congrad's Light & Love
La France Avatar
December 17, 2010 at 12:04 PM
Congratulations on first place with this wonderful poem~~
Devonshire Avatar
December 17, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Such a well-deserved first place win, Eamon. Congratulations!!! Love, Carolyn
Onclaud Avatar
December 17, 2010 at 11:38 AM
evocative gem, emon...a real treat! hats off to you for the top award!! … nette
Richards Avatar
December 17, 2010 at 7:44 AM
Such an emotional and heartfelt poem.......truly a bittersweet story!! Well deserving this first place honor!! Congratulations Eamon!!! ~ Carrie
Devonshire Avatar
November 20, 2010 at 8:58 AM
Eamon, you gave me chills when you asked why she did not take the memories with her when she left the apartment. A very touching poem that should do well in the contest! I hope you will consider entering my commercialized holiday humor contest as well. Wishing you peace and blessings this holiday season. Love, Carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
November 19, 2010 at 11:54 PM
A fav!
Dietrich Avatar
November 19, 2010 at 11:53 PM
wow, this is stunning. I sure hope it places!
A   Avatar
November 19, 2010 at 2:10 PM
I sense the emptiness of this write,, deep,, good luck on the contest, enjoyed,,..p.d.
Mehta Avatar
November 19, 2010 at 1:19 PM
Quite an unusual emotional thoughts you have penned for empty apartment,Eamon
Falotico Avatar
November 19, 2010 at 11:48 AM
Nicely done my poet friend, emotions pour from this piece...Michael
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