Zero Days

When I have zero days -
a chill fills the hearth, earth-pillow’s under my moan;
hushed hallways.

Of zero hours -
can’t hear them pray, the silent tone
devours.

The tick -
seconds to own…
sick.

My soul follows the blaze.
Unlatch the pearly gate - milestone
click.

4/8/2022
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Krutsinger Avatar
April 12, 2022 at 10:35 PM
This will be a milestone click Kim "Unlatch the pearly gate - milestone click." For sure!
Rodrigues Avatar
April 13, 2022 at 4:26 AM
Yes…and to see Jesus’ sweet face! Happy Easter, Caren!
Kalita Avatar
April 9, 2022 at 4:07 AM
Really love the rhyming pattern of this poem. It's wonderful. How beautifully you expressed zero days and zero hours, splendid.... Hugs Silpika
Rodrigues Avatar
April 9, 2022 at 7:31 AM
Thank you, sweet lady!
Buhagiar Avatar
April 9, 2022 at 2:03 AM
You seem afraid of zero days. Think of it as a bridge. There is bliss there. Hugs.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 9, 2022 at 7:30 AM
See my email. Just a poem…
Daniel Avatar
April 9, 2022 at 1:30 AM
Very well written, Kim:) p.s: the last stanza should be made up of lines from the previous three ones...
Rodrigues Avatar
April 9, 2022 at 7:30 AM
Thank you! I will try again! :)
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