Creative and it speaks of some deep emotional pain. Powerful writing. Thanks for sharing.. Sara K

Nicely done, thanks for reading my Contentment poem

Hi Daniel, fellow poet Tom Woody (here in PS) suggested I come check you out and I'm certainly not disappointed. Love your last 2 lines and can't wait to read more of your fine work. TY for the uplift. Best regards, Terrell

Oh, what a a profound write! This poem took my breath away with imagery that is so powerful, particularly the "dark tendrils " and "spectral mist". The contrasts between light and dark both in setting and emotional tone creating a vivid journey through transformation. looking forward to read more of your poems. Warm wishes. ^__^

Dear Daniel, I enjoyed the contrast of the lively sidewalk to the staid atmosphere of the "office", where there sits, you and an "empty chair". The contrasts continue where the feeling is pensive; seeking peace but there's rage and waiting for painful recollections to be 'liberated' from "buried treasures of truth". The duality of emotions is expressed with striking, passionate imagery. The atmosphere of your last line is dreary but represents reality, or a slippery slope, I think because of emotions still unresolved. Enlightenment comes at a cost. The Rumi quote is deep and fits your poem perfectly. Warmest wishes, my poet friend. Your golden pen shines! ~Susan

The poem, does indeed, speak of big changes. I studied psychology and saw Gestalt therapy in action, the empty chair exercise. Amazing.

Dear Daniel, I truly enjoyed your poem - a dramatic monologue. I am always interested in this poetic form, from when I read Robert Browning's "My Last Duchess". Your title is really striking, it feels mysterious, deep and thoughtful. Will look forward to reading more of your poems delving into complexities of our mind. Autumn wishes ~ Mala

Hi Daniel, I guess "the truth will set you free".

' My heart reborn. ' I'm thinking on a different level here. The chair is empty, after ' opening buried treasures of truth. ' Looking on the lighter side, and that's a good thing. :) That's how I see your poem, anyway. This is so beautifully written and presented, my dear friend. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Hi Daniel, healing and contemplation fascinate. You give those of us who may be in need of help a lot to think about. What I take from this is that it takes considerable time and effort to review where we've been and to transform how we think about past events. I think the thing that helped me the most was finally realizing that some flashbacks and memories could teach me a lesson about who I could be today provided I could look at a troubling past event or series of events without longing or regret. It now seems to me it took a long time, and I was somewhat foolish to beat myself up for something that I could not change. I can only alter how I feel about it now and understand why it happened the way it did. It's like sunshine and smiles pervading all when that happens! All the work and difficulty seem worth the peace that comes through this kind of process you describe. The pain can be difficult to bear alone.

Intrinsic and thoughtful, your poetry delves into the readers memories. The empty chair captures universal loneliness.

"Into the spectral mist" "strees so slick" even in healing one should seem to be wary...I read this a few times. :)

I liked how your poem explores the complexity of inner emotional conflict, drawing the reader into your tumultuous internal world. Through powerful imagery of rage, memory, and rebirth, the poem conveys a journey of personal transformation, where emotional release leads to a form of rebirth but leaves the speaker in a state of uncertainty and detachment. The interplay between peace and turmoil, light and darkness, creates a sense of emotional depth and introspection, suggesting that healing, though transformative, can also be disorienting and ambiguous.

What great introspection in your verse. Emotion abounds. The past can hurt, but you are strong and can forgive and forget.

Dear daniel, the picture youv used for this poem here is so thought provoking and made me think deep. Youv used a very deep quote and i agree the wound is where the light enters you, i tell those that are hurting to face it all to heal completely as thats the way to heal really. And i see you in this poem, sometimes even therapists too need a listener or maybe therapy too, as I know many that do. I especially loved the opening lines in this , as it felt so honest, and poetically raw,” The empty chair there lingers. dark tendrils coiling in my mind— my blind rage pleading for quiet healing.” soul hitting really! Powerful poem! I loved this, and is a fave for me! Sending you light always

Memories of past wrongs can haunt us unless we release its affect on us. Nicely written with a truthful message Daniel. Thanks for sharing my friend. Sotto Poet was spot on with his comment. God bless you my friend.

Dear Daniel, such outstanding poetry on the internal battle of a person struggling with inner upheaval and the search for healing amid disaster. It contrasts the beauty of the outside world with the turbulence within, implying a feeling of renewal and transformation. Blessings dear friend

There's an empty chair in my home since the passing of my dear wife, I still visualize her sitting there, everyone who visits seems to know and never uses her chair.

Love this one. It gets right to the point with great imagery and wonderful use of assonance in the last two lines

Daniel, your heartfelt poem is very positive and moving. Thank you for sharing this gem. Blessings and hugs.

Your poem is profound Daniel, your professional advise to each patient coming in, and sitting opposite you each with an upset, a trauma or a complicated life, I feel from your words, a heartfelt approach, a hand extended to them in faith and healing of heart, mind and soul. A definite fave for.me. Hope you are well my friend. Blessings Jennifer.

You leave us pondering, curling around profound words, the wonder of your imagery and seeking out the meaning, not asking for it, but as if it is a maze, walking the various rooms to delight in the rage, the sadness, the catharsis!A fave! Hugs from a fan <3

Daniel, a thought provoking poem, full of emotion. well penned.

An empty chair can stir up painful memories of the past. It's hard to move on sometimes. Tom

Amazing writing. I was stirred to wistful moments and striking nuggets of memory... focused on the whimsy of my personal choir... resting in the heart, beautiful and stirring... a breath of fresh light, thank you for your pen, God bless you always, love, Gina