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Wandering Thoughts
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Wandering Thoughts

 

 

I lay awake

bone moaning to bone

whispering tales

of long ago litheness

 

the curtains coyly parted

by an errant breeze

leaving a ribbon of dusty light

flecked with listless dust

 

I find myself interested

intrigued even

by the way time erases real lives

leaving only vague imprints

blood and spirit fade away

only names and dates remain

mere fragments

that flit within the memories

of those they once knew

 

when passing moments

rule the night

hovering winsomely

and landing exhausted

 

the way that sadness

got stuck

in the corners of her eyes

 

© Carole Mathys

September 2009

 
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 Reviews of "Wandering Thoughts"
Reviewed by David Hightower
Reviewed on October 5, 2009
Carole - Enjoyed "Wandering Thoughts" and your use of imagery to make thoughts and feelings physical. The last stanza is especially effective:

the way that sadness

got stuck

in the corners of her eyes

I'll be back to read more.

- David
Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen
Reviewed on October 2, 2009
yes, la belle is right, the last verse is pure genius, carole.
Reviewed by Richard Orey
Reviewed on September 29, 2009
I miss so many lovely persons that I once knew but who are no longer with me. My memory of them burns brightly and will never fade even while my sadness at their absence aches in my heart.

I'm saved only by my belief that we will once again share ourselves in the House of God.

A soulful, insightful offering.

With thanks and respect,
Richard
Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on September 26, 2009
Breathtakingly beautiful, Carole. I loved how you ended this poem, such a visual!
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on September 25, 2009
Your verses draw the reader in, Carole; and then incite her/him to reflect. Thank you. Love and best wishes,

Regis
Reviewed by Johanna Fields (Reader)
Reviewed on September 21, 2009
Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart
Reviewed on September 21, 2009
Masterfully penned Carole, and that last verse it's genius.
Reviewed by Liana Margiva
Reviewed on September 20, 2009
VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on September 19, 2009
really impressed with this poem ... effective and well written ... the finale consolidates the body of this poem visually as well as emotionally ...
Reviewed by John Austin
Reviewed on September 19, 2009
Beautiful. What more can I say?
Reviewed by Elizabeth Hobbs (Reader)
Reviewed on September 19, 2009
Hi Carole
Beautiful words and only too true. Be well, Liz
Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on September 19, 2009
'WANDERING THOUGHTS'....ARE NOT ALWAYS PLEASANT AND YOU HAVE DESCRIBED SUCH A SCENE WITH PHRASES THAT PRODUCE A CLEAR PICTURE OF THIS. GREAT IMAGERY. THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS.
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on September 19, 2009
Thoughts that wander are like birds going south before the cold of loneliness sets in.

Georg
Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on September 18, 2009
This is simply beautiful.
Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on September 18, 2009
Carole,
I admire everything about this poem, its thought, feeling and language, and in particular how the tone softens progressively from start to finish and ends with "the corners of her eyes"...

John
Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on September 18, 2009
"the greatest compliment we can receive, is to be remembered lovingly and frequently, when we are no more, when we are but a memory"(jmw), time is our relentless pursuer, and always wins -- an introspection that dwells on our fragile and brief existence -- a tender interpretation Carole -- peace and love my dear friend -- Jon Michael
Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on September 18, 2009
Exquisite poetry ,Carole! How beautifully you describe the shadowy existance between those who leave and those left to remember...
Superb!
Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on September 18, 2009
Csrole this one was so intrinsically done that it let my mind also reflect on the things in life and people who have seemingly slipped away in the past somewhere never to be seen again except in idle thoughts now and then. wonderful work.

fee
Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on September 18, 2009
....you got me from the first verse to the last...splendid poetry!
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on September 18, 2009
Good to see you again, Carole, it has been a while. You have not lost that magic that always is in your poetry.
Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on September 18, 2009
For a moment I thought I was watching a movie. So moving and real. Beautiful work.

Lisa
Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on September 18, 2009
Like the way you painted the sadness in this poetic gem.
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado
Reviewed on September 18, 2009
Striking imagery and piccy, Carole; very well penned! BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on September 18, 2009
Excellent imagery!
Insightful and palpable content!
There are days that certainly
challenge us more than others.
Blessings ...
Reviewed by Mark Lichterman
Reviewed on September 18, 2009
Carole, I think only people your age and my age can really sense the thoughts that occupy our minds when at night sleep comes very slowly.
I've felt your thoughts. I feel your thoughts. Very well written.
Your friend, Mark.
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner
Reviewed on September 18, 2009
Pain and sadness in these lines, Carole, powerfully penned. Well done.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on September 18, 2009
Beautiful writing sweet lady..enjoyed very much....stay safe and well..Hugss
Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on September 18, 2009
Wow! An absolute gem, Carole!!! Loved every beautiful word...

Anna
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