Unanswered

There was little I could say
and much I could not.

Water droplets slid down the breath stained window
as windshield wipers refrained from their purpose.

The gibbous moon withdrew from view,
light stifled by douglas firs thrashing,

but I don't recall when it drifted.

Inside four motionless doors alone,
moans had no escape.

Rain banged angrily upon the glass
like an unanswered knock.

Each drop held my eyes
then fell
            from
              their
                                   reach.

My tears mirrored in a fog,
my grasp uninhabited.


11-21-2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Ashley Avatar
December 2, 2020 at 2:05 PM
Juliet, your poignant pen shines in the sad anguish of your poem. Deep, emotional beauty. Congratulations for your wonderful win in Brian’s contest.. ~Susan
Ligon Avatar
December 2, 2020 at 7:59 PM
Thanks, Susan.
Krutsinger Avatar
November 21, 2020 at 4:54 PM
Poignant and powerful.
Ligon Avatar
November 21, 2020 at 10:01 PM
Thanks, Caren.
One Avatar
November 21, 2020 at 11:49 AM
This one is so deeply emotive.. I could feel the anguish in your words.
Ligon Avatar
November 21, 2020 at 8:17 PM
Thanks, Silent One. This one was inspired by a photo you had for one of your contests. I didn't get around to writing it in time.
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