Speck

People walk in and out, 
Through me, it seems,
My presence barely sensed.
I coil around the pain,
And recoiling I make my way out, 
Heaving relief into the dark.
Around me, night crawls about like a baby, 
The moon, with arms outstretched, 
Cradles me gently, lovingly.
And feeling a large crack in the universe
I am swallowed whole
And taken home.

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Jerry Bolton

October 20, 2015 at 12:47 PM

Whoa! Kickass piece of writing, man.

Charles Hamouth

October 25, 2015 at 9:42 PM

Hi Jerry. Thank you. I appreciate it very much. I am humbled by the quality of the poetry that is posted on this site.

Daver Austin

October 19, 2015 at 12:38 PM

Love that "large crack in the universe." Congrats, daver

Charles Hamouth

October 19, 2015 at 10:45 PM

Hi Daver. I feel so humbled by my welcome, here. Truly overwhelming, but fully appreciated. When I catch my breath, I will start commenting, but right now I am in awe by the talent I am reading.

Kp Nunez

October 4, 2015 at 8:56 AM

A succint personification...Congratulations on your POTD and welcome to Poetry Soup, Charles! Kim :-)

Charles Hamouth

October 5, 2015 at 10:31 AM

Thank you very much, Kim. I feel truly welcomed.

Eve Roper

October 4, 2015 at 12:25 AM

Congratulations on poem of the day!

Charles Hamouth

October 5, 2015 at 10:35 AM

Thank you very much, Eve.

Eileen Manassian

October 4, 2015 at 12:00 AM

The ending is superb. Great write....full of emotions. Congrats on POTD, Charles.

Charles Hamouth

October 5, 2015 at 10:35 AM

The ending tried to capture that feeling of comfort, acceptance and belonging that I needed then and still need today. I am overwhelmed that you liked it, too. Thank you very much.

Edlynn Nau

October 3, 2015 at 10:39 PM

EXCELLENT IN EVERY WAY! Welcome to the P Soup Charles!

Charles Hamouth

October 5, 2015 at 10:36 AM

Edlynn, I am truly grateful for your kind words. Thank you so much.

Jan Allison

October 3, 2015 at 7:51 PM

Welcome to poetry soup Charles and many congrats on poem of the day :-) hugs jan xx

Charles Hamouth

October 5, 2015 at 10:44 AM

I can hardly believe that my little poem has been honoured in this way, but I am truly grateful. I thank you for your warm welcome.

Tim Smith

October 3, 2015 at 5:59 PM

A lovely piece Charles...congrats on being the POTD.

Charles Hamouth

October 5, 2015 at 10:45 AM

Hi Tim. Thank you so much for your support. I truly appreciate them.

Alexis Y.

October 3, 2015 at 5:40 PM

Charles, congratulations on getting the poem of the day:-)Alexis

Charles Hamouth

October 4, 2015 at 4:27 PM

I am deeply moved. Thank you very much.

Adri Dew

October 3, 2015 at 2:42 PM

beautiful!

Charles Hamouth

October 4, 2015 at 4:25 PM

Thank you very much, Dew. I am deeply appreciative.

Anne-Lise Andresen

October 3, 2015 at 8:55 AM

- Congratulations on your poem of the day, Charles - // Anne-Lise :)

Charles Hamouth

October 3, 2015 at 9:56 AM

Thank you very much. It was a huge surprise.

Casarah Nance

October 3, 2015 at 7:13 AM

Very interesting, Congrats on poem of the day. :)

Charles Hamouth

October 3, 2015 at 9:57 AM

I appreciate your support very much. Thank you.

Judy Konos

October 3, 2015 at 6:51 AM

That is indeed uncoiling...Congratulations on Poem of the Day.....I enjoyed....

Charles Hamouth

October 3, 2015 at 9:58 AM

Written so long ago when I was young. I appreciate people's warm welcome. Thank you.

James Horn

October 3, 2015 at 6:41 AM

CH, I hope that the crack wasn't a wise one. It is such a shame that someone stole many lives due to a lack of gun control. Need to have everyone write a poem about weapons control. Jim Horn

Charles Hamouth

October 3, 2015 at 10:01 AM

Not sure what you saw in this poem, but I agree with you regarding gun violence. Thank you for taking the time to bring our collective attention to such an important issue.

Poet Destroyer A

October 2, 2015 at 10:14 AM

Hi Charles, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

Skat A

October 2, 2015 at 12:34 AM

This reminds me of a song I know, I love it. Charles, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT