The Empty Room

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7th place in Premium contest

Written 09/06/2024

Craig Cornish sponsored

 

One may think the walls must be tired of staring
at one another in that empty room.
its total emptiness has a void unique,
like silent remains of a memory lost,
a love that once was but now gone,
voice of a child that called to mother,
that relationship now is photo in an album.
bright light fills it from glass vents all around,
bouncing from wall to wall on to the floor,
like it is searching the occupants of past.
That room reminds me of my own heart,
that still glows with love, beats of a fervour
of a distant vision, a smile, a gesture and 
a laugh receding into timeless vastness!
Please, leave this room empty.
Its own memories are its charms!
hang no pictures, or scribble a thought 
on the walls. The faded paints are imprints
of hearts that once touched them,
that smudge is a kiss that she once left
on my lips. 
Still so fresh!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024



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Date: 6/11/2024 2:28:00 PM
i enjoyed reading this one, it's very evocative, and i particularly like the lines towards the end - congrats on your win in craig's contest!
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Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 6/17/2024 10:56:00 PM
Thanks Charlotte! Very kind of you! Much obliged.:)
Date: 6/11/2024 12:15:00 AM
Hi Krish... congrats on your fine win which underscores the images of loss...Thanks for your feedback as well...
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Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 6/11/2024 12:57:00 AM
Thanks Nette! Delighted to have your kind words! God bless!:)
Date: 6/10/2024 7:00:00 PM
Dear Krish, the vivid yet intimate imagery of your verse fills your poem with poignant emotions. I was especially touched by "voice of a child that called to mother,/that relationship now is photo in an album".. the sense of loss is palpable in the beautifully expressive piece. Congratulations for your win in Craig's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 6/10/2024 9:48:00 PM
Dear Susan Thanks for your warm observations! So delighted you like my write! Much obliged!:)
Date: 6/9/2024 3:43:00 AM
Lovely write. Enjoyed. God bless you, love, Gina
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Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 6/9/2024 3:58:00 AM
Thank Gina! Delighted to have your kind Words!!:)
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