Absence

Michael Anthony

 

As I open my eyes the morning scurries about

gaining purchase in all of my senses

from the blatant light spilling through the window,

and the chill clinging to the edges of the night before

 

And I’ve already been thinking a lot

about holes, the empirical shape of loss,

and how they relate to grief

 

In the realm of my sorrow these shapes

aren’t ruled by the laws of physics.

Sometimes the holes visit me as colors,

often red and angry at the thievery

 

The worst color is grey, the most forlorn of colors

because I can’t see hope beyond the slate-colored chasm

 

Sometimes the holes come to me in my dreams

as desperate, chimeric shapes smashing into my nights!

 

Grief never stops filling your absence with voids.

It’s inevitable, I’ve learned. But when time and I allow a forgiveness of the pain

the holes become smaller, but they do not go away - far from that!

Their colors transform too, becoming less brilliant

across the wounded hues of crimson, ash and blue

  • Author: Michael Anthony (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 6th, 2021 17:55
  • Comment from author about the poem: A rumination on my journey through grief - hope you like it.
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 35
  • Users favorite of this poem: Eugene S., rebmasters, L. B. Mek
Get a free collection of Classic Poetry ↓

Receive the ebook in seconds 50 poems from 50 different authors


Comments +

Comments4

  • Goldfinch60

    I am so aware of this in my life since my wife parted from this earth.

    Andy

    • Michael Anthony

      Sorry for your loss Andy. Grief is a meandering journey with no end, so always good to know we are not alone.

      Best
      Mike

    • Arvy

      The association of grey with grief is so real and brilliant!

      • Michael Anthony

        Thanks for stopping by Arvy! Glad you liked this one - appreciate it!

        Cheers
        Mike

      • L. B. Mek

        'And I’ve already
        been thinking a lot about holes,
        the empirical shape of loss'
        some succinctly worded insightful observations,
        I'm sorry for your loss, thanks for sharing

        • Michael Anthony

          Humbled, and thank you L.B.

          Cheers
          Mike

        • Jay-Lee Jane

          This gave me chills!! i love it!!

          • Michael Anthony

            Thanks Jay-Lee! Appreciate the visit and your time!

            Cheers
            Mike



          To be able to comment and rate this poem, you must be registered. Register here or if you are already registered, login here.