The Visitor

He pushed at the open door
no sound
just darkness inside. 
Dust filtered his
nostrils, 
    a mustiness of lost years
inhabited his senses. 

A loose floorboard
creaked in the stairwell, 
the aroma 
of her Chanel provoked memories 
of his
living hell. 
A tear of self-pity congealed
in the dirt at his feet

He switched on the light
"Hello son
     I knew you'd be back;
He's gone..."
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Boreham Avatar
March 28, 2023 at 8:17 AM
WOW this is a very deep, personal write, it says so much and indeed a dramatic verse. Kindest Regards Paris
Scorpio Avatar
March 27, 2023 at 5:53 PM
Startling it is how a living hell can be revisited so often. A definingly deep write Brian. Very much enjoyed it. Respectfully A.S.
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