Alone in the House

in poetry •  7 years ago 



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Dusk
And shadows pass
Like a cat
Upon the stairs


You stifle
A small laugh
And say there’s
Nothing there

Dark recesses
And alcoves
Harbor
Troubling thoughts

While outside
November rains
Thrum
Like ticking clocks

It’s hard to say
What prompts these thoughts
Perhaps the rain
Or wintry draughts

Or perhaps the answer's
Something else—
Fear of being
By myself



© 2017, John J Geddes. All rights reserved



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@johnjgeddes... The work of a true poet is always refreshing, striking deep intp one's soul... Beautiful imagery, melodic rhymes. I will sure follow you on this space.

thank you, @tdee - so kind

My pleasure ☺☺

You hit a spot I am very familiar with johngeddes, nice write. Best.

thank you

I like how the poem is both simple and full of meaning!

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I enjoyed your poem It's very nice to me, thank you so much for sharing with us

thanks

also thanks

The painting and the poem, you're very good @johnjgeddes! 😊

thank you

You're most welcome!

I have a love/hate relationship with the dark recesses and alcoves of my mind. I don't know who I would be without them.

Me too! Deb just told me you posted - I better get over there and have a look :)

very nice and great poem. that's mind-blowing writing.

thanks

most welcome, you are so kind and great.

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AHH the warmth of art

ha ha, thanks

You went deep on this man...i love the great poetic touch...it really took me time to decipher this

thanks, Sean

Are poetry suit with paint always? How to develop it.

paintings work well with poetry - you just pick one with the same theme

love that pic at the top. that's neat. I didn't like the poem at first due to it's short lines.. some being one word.. seemed weird to me. but after i read it the second time faster i could see better what it meant and could identify.

Amazing dear.I truly appreciate​ your work.