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The Heart of a Poet -- Listens (Part 4 )

The Darkest DAY Billows of Darkness Surrounding a Broken Heart Breathe deep smothered LOVE Keep squeezing, squeeze the life out of me My WIFE went over THAT RAILING, And so does my LIFE All of a sudden a tidal wave of Doctors, Nurses : Flailing I could hear a Latin accent Over here, Over Here, Sedate Him, Sedate He’s crazy A nurse with a syringe poked me and said Good Night I couldn’t fight ALL was Hazy My host: Sleeps{ With one arm wrapped around the boom, other hand lifts Lenore Together As mating Eagles We plummet into the Sunset on the Caribbean Sea’s floor} My host is a Lifeguard, a Red Cross Certified Swimming Instructor A fish in Water { We Trampoline off smooth soft bronzed sand to the Sunset’s reflection atop the water} My host Awakes The foggy wavering images come into clarity : I see the tears in Mr. Adams Eyes The grief on Mrs. Adams face The loss of a beloved sister in Lois and Leslie’s Eyes Mr. Adams ”SON, You should have this, A transparent Pure White Veil : no Green Eyes “Amigo How are you?” The monster arms, bear paw hands, tree stump shins, Devil Eyes “I am Ishmael Cortez, I Love my Mother and Father and the way they Love each other I have never seen LOVE as you displayed last night, You made me want to let You :Go” My host says nothing, the pain of loss in his tears : the agony felt through a White Veil Torment surrounds me: I’m pounding, to the symphony of misery, Enveloped I smother

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Date: 4/13/2013 3:35:00 PM
I felt your helplessness and great desire to save her..... or go with her. The symphony of misery can sometimes play on forever, I wish there were better words to say to stop your sadness. Your spirit nurse and poetess SuZ
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Date: 4/1/2013 6:47:00 PM
After reading all 4 Parts, I am stunned at the tragic events. I know there are some who know the consistently stinging loss of a young soul mate. 40 years for me (1973). I've always kind of felt and now I truly know that my ghost is with me. How can you not know , when their energy comes to sit beside you as though they really never left.
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Date: 2/15/2012 10:56:00 PM
Wonderful! I love the last line. This is EPIC! Always, Laura ps: Keep writing!!! (:
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Date: 2/18/2010 3:41:00 PM
After this event that happened in your write that you relive. i don't understand it, how someone can call a person "crazy" after such a thing like this had happened. and once again, your last stanza, is "moving" in every way."You made me want to let You :Go” "because of the love you expressed that night for Lenore" touching.and powerful. such woe, your great story here is loved. the poems of your rare love are always welcomed here.any day.much love to you. -Always&Forever Lynn
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Date: 1/26/2010 12:16:00 PM
wow, this is the best writing of the series, the way you describe your pain at her loss. Gosh, HG, I had no idea. Please soup mail me about this because I was certain you had shared a life together, and here it sounds like it never really got started!! what a sad story! andrea
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Date: 12/14/2009 5:47:00 PM
Another wow for this one.
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Date: 11/24/2009 7:24:00 PM
Loss of a loved one is never easy HG but it is a part of life ... U are a wonderful man and age is not a factor with me.. I luv the insides of a person.. age is just the time u were born into... has no bearing on the real things in life... I accept your "Grandpa Kiss" with gratitude for u have a special place in my heart and life on the Soup... one day u will be forever with your love u so dearly treasure... until then.. keep writing to entertain us with your special gifts... blessings ... luv
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Date: 10/24/2009 1:14:00 PM
PS HG, Iam curious to learn the nature of this narration, for you will be the first person I've met who has had the same experence as myself. Sincerely, Moses
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Date: 10/24/2009 1:11:00 PM
You are describing a holy marriage of body soul and heart and the ultimate source God's love, beyond the natural mind's comprehension. But the cosmic mind of God's Holy Spirit, in our Sacred Hearts, can reveal to our minds the secrets of God's undying Love., These are great writes. Hg, Was this in vision form, are consciously inside the heart? I've been inside myself, the reason I ask? Sincerely, Moses
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Date: 4/10/2009 1:09:00 AM
I can see why you have called this your darkest day. How very sad my friend to of suffered so much, I share your pain as I read what happened. May you find much comfort from your friends here in poetry soup who love you so much. Leon
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Date: 4/9/2009 9:27:00 PM
Ps. "My Heart Always Goes Out To 'You,' Until The Ends of All Time~'Forever With Love!!!!'":):)~"Astonishing & Stirring Write!!!!":):) ~
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Date: 4/9/2009 9:24:00 PM
This brought mist to my eyes Brother~I could feel "Your Precious Heart & Soul," within every word I believe~as it seemed that You relived moments during a very mournful time!!?:):)~Life sometimes gets so crazy, and one often misses, things they wish they never missed, and on and on...."Beautiful Write Hg~From A Beautiful Soul!!!":):)~"My Love To 'You & Your Loves' Always, John!!!"~"Happy Easter My Dear Brother!!!":):) ~
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Date: 4/9/2009 9:15:00 PM
HG, this is so heartwrenching. When my husband was 28 he had several major heartattacks. I was with him in the ER when he had the first one. His heart stopped and they were able to revive him, thank God, but at that moment I understood what it was to "keen". I remember crying out "no" and the pain was so harsh I doubled over, I thought he was dead. This touched that part of me. Such a tragic loss. Excellent wrte, HG. Thank you for your thoughtful comments. Love, Robin
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Date: 4/9/2009 8:54:00 PM
"Enveloped I smother" sad...strong line. the pain of loss is immense...Raul
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Date: 4/9/2009 7:40:00 PM
Oh HG the pain and tormented loss in this write breaks my heart in two. Such a horrific nightmare.
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Date: 4/9/2009 4:45:00 PM
Mail for HG!
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Date: 4/9/2009 3:02:00 PM
Oh heart wrenching agony. You wrote it very well, too well. The loss is smothering, and so much more. You are an excellent writer. I only wish your words were of happiness for that is what a man like you deserves, but they are tears to me, as I know the painful reality you have lived. It is and forever will be your beautiful heart that shines through, along with of course, your eternal and powerful love for Lenore. Amazing write. Love, Shar
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Date: 4/9/2009 3:01:00 PM
Knowing of your loss, I could not help but cry reading this. As you know, we shared a similar experience and the memories of that awful day came flooding back. No doubt, you were as inconsolable as I, but I'm glad Lenore's parents gave you the wedding veil. It must be your most precious possession. Breathtaking description in this poem, HG! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 4/9/2009 2:35:00 PM
the pain of loss in his tears,i just experienced this,i could see the pain of loss in my friend's tears,they lost their child,this is a tragic story and so well wonderfully written,heartbreaking,i love it-charma
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Date: 4/9/2009 1:21:00 PM
a tragic dream, HG, well done! jmg
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Date: 4/9/2009 1:18:00 PM
HG, You already know what I think. Your heart is priceless...BG
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