You Who Never Arrived
to recognize you in the surging wave of
the next moment.
—Rilke
drumming
at the window
could be more gentle;
Perhaps the mist
rising off the lake
could be more clear...
Or the trees
rustling
like your footsteps
Make me think
somehow
you are here.
I hate these rainy nights
without you
the flare of lights in windows
gives false hope
I picture you
standing in the doorway
But your raincoat hangs
beside the door.
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The powerful use of imagery gives the poem a beautiful, subtle, natural feeling however it still makes it very dark and disturbing!
Wow!
Thanks, @mimy - the imagery is a kind of shorthand of the theme
very nice
thanks, @timmo3663
beautiful, john... just beautiful.
thank you, @somena
Sometimes regret comes too late! ( the impression I get from these captivating words of yours)
I agree, @awgbibb, and I think you understood the heart of the poem
So poignant and sad :( Like going through the worst breakup ever.
exactly! That was the mood I was trying to convey, @aldentan
:) It seems like I have a good on all your poems!
well, that's good :)
Rainy nights are perfect for cuddles, and acutely lonely otherwise.
yes, I think I've been seduced by a beautiful sadness
Lovely poem even if it's quite sad.
I love this part tho. :) Well done @johnjgeddes! :)
"I picture you
standing in the doorway
But your raincoat hangs
beside the door."
thanks, @littleph, for your thoughtful comment :)
You're welcome! ^^
Its entailed detailed and so much lovely
thank you, @josediccus!
Imagine it and it creates a sad pact :(
thank you, @thatindianlady, that's what I intended :)