Deb M Poet Rhyme

-What Once Was

A home once full of family unity

Now echo the days of yesteryear

Togetherness, noise, love and laughter

Slowly disappeared


Replaced by complete emptiness

A quiet so absolute

Filled with only memories

Now, a soulless  house ….a hollow mute

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sara Etgen-Baker June 27, 2026 at 4:39 PM emotional and well penned...I can relate. wishing you well, dear Deb. Deb M June 30, 2026 at 8:40 AM Thankyou so much dear Sarah! Debx

John Lawless June 26, 2026 at 5:22 PM and yet I sing and talk to the memories .... a favorite cup, a frayed pillow, a dusty dog bowl, the whispers of loved ones.....Nicely done Deb Deb M June 30, 2026 at 8:39 AM Cheers John….love your poetic comment! Debx

Sotto Poet June 26, 2026 at 1:10 PM Well done, DEB, on your beautifully written poetry. What vivid visual! I could almost feel every word. Deb M June 30, 2026 at 8:38 AM Thankyou Lasaad…..l appreciate your kind words! Debx