Letter to a Ghost
Had I not dreamed your death, I would have praised this day.
Your name rests in a wooden box on a desk
in a room far away and twice as old as we were then.
My penance in this phase: to continue.
I gather words close and refrain from admissions.
The clock on the wall seldom chimes,
like one whose vows circumvent convenience, or
a shade allowing the barest sliver of light
through the window. That tock preceding
a long silence. Snow blanketing the mounded earth.
Your scent never lingers past sleep, where you remain.
At last I no longer covet those sheets you’ve shared.
Your name rests in a box. I gather words and refrain.
Nice 👏
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Wonderful, just amazing! Please feel free and stop by my page, I have various poetry and other posts. I am a bit new to blogging so any feedback is appreciated!
http://www.lostmindlove.wordpress.com
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Thank you very much.
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BeUtiful imagery and words. It was haunting. Thanks for sharing.
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I’m so pleased you liked it. Thank you.
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Thanks for this.💓
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Thank you for reading it!
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Great piece
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Wonderful and captivating . Thanks Tony.
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So pleased you liked it. Thanks.
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You welcome .
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This made my heart warm and my eyes moist . Good job
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You have made my week. Thank you.
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sorry I had some personal problems and I only opened my wordpress now again hopefully i wont neglect it again 🙂 and you are very welcome
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wow.. that was really good 🙂
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Thank you!
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Amazing!!!!
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Thanks very much.
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You have written this yourself? you’re a creative human then
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Please follow my blog page yours is really good and you inspire me
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very nice
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Thanks very much.
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man .. can u please follow me.. i m new here .. need some followers
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WOW!! GENIAL
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Glad you like it. Thank you.
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Amazing!!💙
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Thank you.
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I m captivated…ur words have quite an impact robert
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You’re very generous. Thank you.
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Made me cry…
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Then I have properly done my job. Thank you.
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Indeed, you have. You’re welcome.
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nice …………..
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your choice of words gave me chills,
genius!
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Thanks very much. You are too kind.
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So realistic. Good
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Thank you!
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I would love to read more of ur works
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You’re in the right place! Just scroll down the home page. 🙂
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Ok.ya am seeing some more,so lovely.
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Spooky!! Amazing post! https://therealrayna.wordpress.com
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Thank you. I’m glad you like it.
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Pleased to have fallen upon this gem this jewel, beautifully composed touched the bumps of my goose. X Thank you. 😇
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Thank you, Ellen. Your reaction is all I could have hoped for. 🙂
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Well earned my friend *curtsies* 👼
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😬
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OH Wow!! You have created hauntingly beautiful imagery by your words! I love this!!
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Thank you, Rebecca.
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The box of no return, indeed.
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Once you’re in you may not emerge. 🙂
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It could very well be the point of no return. However, I don’t believe in the point of no return for myself, personally.
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Ah, the artful retreat. Or advance.
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Depends upon the perspective and person experiencing it.
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Exactly.
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Good one!
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Thanks very much.
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Excellent. Checkout my blog http://funlife78.WordPress.com
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Thank you.
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Very cool. I love the imagery. I’ve just started my own blog and I’d love some tips: https://letterstoreader.wordpress.com/
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Thank you. My advice is to read as much as possible and after completing a written piece, to revise, revise, revise and revise again.
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Thanks 🙂
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Melancholic but beautiful…
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Thank you very much.
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Thank you actually for such a beautiful piece of work.. 😊
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🙂
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your words is so amazing, so interested for me
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You are very kind. Thank you.
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I feel like I may have gotten something totally different from this poem. It seems like a goodbye letter, a piece to allow your soul to rest. But at the same time it seems like a loss, one that was grave and deep but you are moving past. It is a beautifully written poem. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing. Also, thanks for allowing me to say my interpretation of it.^_^
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Thanks very much for your excellent reading of the poem. The narrator certainly suffered a loss and was attempting to come to terms with it, but I’m not certain how successful in the end.
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the opening line captures the reader’s interest, and then the lines thereafter provide powerful images and reflections. my favorite line simply because of its honesty: “I gather words close and refrain from admissions.” how many of us can relate to that statement!
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Thank you.
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Thats wow
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Thanks very much!
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Nice
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Thank you.
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This is incredible!
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You’re very generous. Thank you.
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Great work, and a great read!
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Thanks very much. So pleased you enjoyed it.
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Hey Robert,
A seriously hauntingly beautiful poem. I think it’s the first line
“Had I not dreamed your death, I would have praised this day.”
That really hits you with full impact while drawing you in wanting for more. Definitely going to look in to more of your work.
A thought from,
Those Pointless Thoughts
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Thank you. I’m glad the line worked, and hope you find more to like in my work. 🙂
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This was really great. A good way to express how you feel. Im new to blogging and getting my word out so read me sometimes.
Thanks
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Thanks for stopping by, and for your kind words.
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You’re welcome
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Excellent work
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Thank you.
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Wow! Its fantastic!!!
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Beautiful!
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Thanks very much.
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Very beautiful
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Thank you!
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Beautifully written.
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Thanks very much.
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Wow!…hauntingly beautiful. Thank you for stopping by my blog “Dirt Nation” today, and liking my page. Thank you for sharing your poetry.
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Thank you, Jennifer. Your blog has much to offer.
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Your writing is excellent .!! Check my blog too 😀
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Thanks very much.
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Yes, very interesting, I could feel the spirit next to me on the pillow
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Thanks, Christopher. If I experienced that feeling, I might not want to open my eyes! 🙂
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That’s fantastic writing robert! Bittersweet yet positive reflection a past relationship with some wonderful word pictures! 🙂
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Thanks, Ken. Much appreciated.
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P.S: Thanks very much for liking my post: “Walking on a Tightrope”, I really appreciate it! 🙂 If you like anymore of my poems, please don’t hesitate to give them a like too
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You’re very welcome, Ken. I’ll revisit your blog.
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Thank you very much! 🙂
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I do like how you use enjambment in this poem, Robert. An intriguing poem with some real dreaming room for the reader. Nice. The last line “Your name rests in a box. I gather words and refrain” is a good restatement of the first part (and so enigmatic!) and the word play on “refrain” is a great way to end. Nice one.
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I try to leave sufficient space for readers to find their own meanings and resonances. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn’t. 🙂
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Yes, that’s always a challenge.
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