Laura Leiser Poet Free verse

Waiting For You

Descending into the 
catacombs of times past
I wander through
cobwebbed halls
hearing echos of you
searching in vain
everywhere empty
moths and dust.

As I wait alone in silence
I dare to open volumes 
of memories shared
colors spill that 
drip with feelings
and timeless moments
tumble to the floor.  

My mind floods over with 
thoughts of you
lest I forget those days 
and my dreams turn to grey. 

I feel so old
my bones ache
I am weary of waiting 
as I die within
longing for the day 
for you to you return…

…my saving grace. 



Written on 1/22/2016

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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders February 15, 2017 at 11:01 PM Loneliness brings out some of the best poetry...we can all relate to it at one time or another. This is beautifully written and deep, Laura. Congrats to you...hugs, Rhonda Laura Leiser February 15, 2017 at 11:15 PM Thank you, Rhonda, for your kind words :)

Winged Warrior February 15, 2017 at 10:06 AM Yes, the lonely catacombs filled with cobwebs...I can relate my friend...great verse...hopefully, salvation is at hand...god bless and congrats!!!...^WW^ Laura Leiser February 15, 2017 at 2:00 PM Thanks for your kind words, WW! I really appreciate them. :)

Beautiful Scars February 15, 2017 at 9:38 AM Waiting for the moment of returned salvation is the hardest thing we can ever endure- loved this poem Laura! thank you and congrats :)-luloo Laura Leiser February 15, 2017 at 1:59 PM Thanks so much for my placement in your contest, Laura Loo! I really feel honored :)

Poet Destroyer A February 3, 2016 at 3:31 AM Laura, Congratulations, on your awesome win. LOVE LINDA

Dr. Upma A. Sharma January 29, 2016 at 2:31 AM Lovely poem n win Laura.. big congrats! Laura Leiser January 29, 2016 at 8:46 PM Thank you very much, Dr. Upma! I appreciate your kind words :)

Nette Onclaud January 28, 2016 at 11:33 PM such deep yearning in this superb work, laura.. warm congrats and hugggs! Laura Leiser January 29, 2016 at 8:45 PM Thank you so much, Nette, for your kind and encouraging words! I really appreicate them :)

Eric Boddie January 26, 2016 at 11:33 AM we can always wait....but that may not be our fate....false Love easily becomes hate....which is the most detrimental trait....but one with which all can relate....because it's a risk of the heart, a never-ending debate....very nicely done laura....;) Laura Leiser January 29, 2016 at 8:43 PM Thank you, Eric :)

Viv Wigley January 26, 2016 at 6:54 AM Into the vaulted halls of memory, a tricky walk to take, Laura, but you've captured that feeling so well. Great write. Viv x Laura Leiser January 26, 2016 at 10:47 AM Thank you, Viv. Nice to hear from you, as always:)

Jan Allison January 24, 2016 at 4:56 PM The imagery is outstanding Laura - so full of longing I feel quite emotional having read this through a couple of times:-) hugs jan xx7 Laura Leiser January 25, 2016 at 12:41 AM Thank you so much, Jan! Your words mean a lot to me. I feel encouraged, thanks :)

Fullmoon Sway January 23, 2016 at 11:07 PM great imagery i love it very beautiful and sad Laura Leiser January 23, 2016 at 11:20 PM Thank you, Fullmoon. I appreciate your kind words :)