Night Table to Kitchen Table
threadbare ragged jeans
faded Jimi Hendrix tee
drop at foot of the bed
like the discarded skin
of an old rattler snake
who’s survived too long
heart pills, a water glass
accompany reading glasses
a second hand John Grisham
old dog eared book
read sometimes to escape
the reality of time
slip under the covers
cold dreams unfulfilled
wrap around naked flesh
as night sounds echo in
empty rooms and hallways
leaving could haves, what ifs
sleep offered grudgingly
by vindictive Sandman
mayhap fear of not waking
regardless mind raped by
too many nightmares from
his book of Counted Sorrows
rising long before dawn
gives birth again to the sun
Sips from chipped and stained
mug of well steeped tea
a world’s weight presses
as the poet begins his day…
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It is tinged in sadness but raw life revealed by the poet who felt it!
WRITE ON!
Warmest of Blessings, Love and Light, Warrior Purple Lady SHEExooo
I LOVE the WAY YOU deCided to write this out!!!
drop at foot of the bed
like the discarded skin
of an old rattler snake - I could SEE this, right at the bottom of the bed on the floor! discarded, such a strong word too! Perfectely used, with a dear Jimi T-shirt.
Carole~
Sounds like a disruptive night. For me, this poem has a grouchy tone. I'm thinking that's because if I was the protagonist, I'd be grouchier than hell. Not being able to sleep gets to me because I do it so rarely. Love and Hugs,
Sheila
Perhaps fear of not waking up
many nightmares from his
Book of Counted Sorrows
Your brilliant pen captured a stunning picture
And images of you the poet
Stunning write!!
Sending you Peace Love and Hugssss....Yolie
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Love,
Christine
know that we see ur bum ;)
psst...I love steeped tea too :)~
Much Love & Inspiration
Vickie
his book of Counted Sorrows
But those probably make the best poems.
(I did not know poets/writers go through nights like these.) Your poem reminded me of an old song "Only the Lonely" ... the style is great and I like it, it could be part of a story or intro of a novel.
Cynthia
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
I need to change my ways, until now I been doing it all wrong!
Georg
I felt like a character in your picture. Cheers! Liz
Whats the fear? You won't know the difference...Ed (& I know every part, almost, of this whole scenerio...right up to and including Jimi Hendrix Tee & beat up old Grisham book...)
Love ya face Cuz XOXOXO, Rose
Be always safe,
Karen
Regis
Sleep well
In Spirit,
Bear