Taffeta, Silk,And Lace
As she walked down the stairs i could feel on the back of my neck goosebumps and
hairs
I was playing in a derelict house hiding from my friends behind some dusty old chairs
But something wasnt right she looked sad lonley and out of place
Looking back now i didnt feel scared she looked radient dressed in taffeta silk and
lace
I was Eleven at the time and thinking back to it now
I just knew she was a ghost but wasnt frightened dont ask me how
She didnt see me and she sort of glided not walked towards an open door
Curiosity got the better of me so i followed her wanting to see more
As i edged nearer the doorway i expected her not to be there
But she was and i heard her singing the sweetest song i swear
I was so taken by her radience serenity and calm
Then i realised shes a ghost they scare you but i didnt feel in any harm
She just sort of floated there seeing something i couldnt see
Then....the moment was gone as i heard my friends shouting for me
Ive never forgot that day its stayed with me forever
And as i grew up i researched the history of the house and was rewarded for my
endeavour
There used to live in that house a kindly lady she was a mother and a wife
But tragedy struck her family she lost her children so griefstricken
she took her own life
But legend as it she used to sing the sweetest lullabies to her children every night
To sooth them into sleep and chase away there fright
I often ask myself did she see me that long ago day
If ever im weighed down by troubles that just wont seem to go away
If im restless of sleep and the evening winds running fair
I swear i can hear the sweetest lullabies carried on the air
It eases me in to sleep then i dream of the sereness of her face
Gliding down that staircase resplendent in her taffeta,silk and lace
Copyright © Stan Bridge | Year Posted 2011
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.
Please
Login
to post a comment