The Lonely Room

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The studio had been empty for decades.
No one ever entered. Not even maids. 
As empty as posters and blank pictures.
All that remained there were streams of suns alures,
Where specks of paint sat in that  hues,
That disappeared every sunset and returned at mues.
Someone had Thoughts of the room.
Maybe they were  forgotten.
There was sadness, as if it remained,
Bouncing off the walls.
A cold was imagined even on hot days.
Nothing remained, not even promises.
Nothing lingered, no anticipation of a saint.
Did spirits take safety, because of an incident ?
Be they slaves, waiting  to be released?
At least that gave the space a name.
It's always 
The empty space.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024



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Date: 6/11/2024 8:26:00 PM
A wonderful write. You at least made the winners list. Big congrats, my friend
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Date: 6/11/2024 9:04:00 PM
Heheheheh Thank you sweet one.. There is always a silver lining... :) Wen
Date: 6/11/2024 7:04:00 PM
Dear SV, your stirring poem is evocative and emotive and so beautifully expressed. I was especially moved by "As empty as shadows and blank canvasses" and "There was eeriness, as if inaudible whispers remained" and "Emptiness, at least that gave the room a name" - that really brings a sense of sad identity to this forlorn place. Superb poetry my friend. Congratulations for your win in Craig's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 6/11/2024 7:45:00 PM
Dear Susan, There are a small handful of poets on Soup that I revere as masters of conveying feeling. You are certainly one of them. I remember the first poem of yours that I read, and read it again, even more delighted in my find. I don't comment much any more. I have limited time to spend and as self therapy, decided to spend that short time writing. I do appreciate your wonderful comments, but it makes me feel guilty that I don't reciprocate the compliments to your poems, so well deserved. With utmost sincerity, Wen
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