To Fade Without Warning

Neville

To Fade Without Warning

 

And then there was

nothing

Not even a breath

for his fingers to trace

in those

moments remaining

Condemned

to condense and be

gone in a

gasp, a flicker and fade

without so much

as a warning

and with nowhere

to hide

between and against,

the now

misted surface of some

old broken  

mirror somewhere ..

 

  • Author: Neville (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 31st, 2022 04:22
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Users favorite of this poem: L. B. Mek, spilleronsheet
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  • Fay Slimm.

    The sudden end of what was once seen and felt comes over so aptly in these lines of surprise and astonishment - - another jewel that can mean what readers wish - clever as always your unique style my dear friend..............x

    • Neville



      thanks Fay .. and not just for the visit but for being such a loyal friend my friend ............... x

    • orchidee

      Was she gone like a puff of smoke? How would I meet her if she's gone?! lol

      • Neville



        ............................................. you will just have to wish upon a star or summat Mr. O 🙂

      • L. B. Mek

        applicable:
        to those mirage, dreams
        logic defining, romances
        and self-betraying, mirror reflections...
        (oh and I just loved your title, dear Poet
        plus that moody reverie, you imbued
        into your lines ever-so, subtly)
        thanks for sharing,
        this is A read I'll be revisiting
        in the future, I'm sure

        • Neville



          Bless ya Mek .. in fact bless every single part of ya .................... Neville 🙂

        • Draven

          Wonderful

          • Neville



            thank you D ...................................... n truly ....................... N

          • Michael Edwards

            Fay's right - a unique style, and a read to make you think.

            • Neville


              then I thank you both ........................... cheers Michael its good to see you here my friend ............ N

            • spilleronsheet

              Woah
              You threw a palate of emotions on canvas
              There was yearning
              There was missing
              There was grief
              There was a sudden realise
              There was astonishment as well as disappointment
              And lastly there was a message that i imbibed
              Live In the moment or it may fade
              Those around as well us in frame
              We may fade
              Beautiful dear Neville

              • Neville



                Your review is a poem in its own write ... & far better than the little scribble you dedicated it to .. x

                • spilleronsheet

                  No sir its comment that muse struck over the fine poetry of yours…your writing is an addiction itself…a kind of calmness reading the lines…to the poetries you write….

                • Solar Impulse_1912

                  Dear Neville (I keep thinking ‘Neville the Deville’ and know that I should not mention the weird ruminations of my brain to an almost stranger, not knowing what his reaction or his sense humour might be... In any case it is thought kindly!) ... anyway, what I wanted to say is: You really are a truly great poet! Not too many words but so precise and directly piercing into the heart. Thank you for letting us in! Bettina

                  • Neville



                    Ha .. bless you dear friend .................... I guess I am a bit of a devil if the truth were known .. and you are really are way too kind and generous Bettina .. muchly appreciated though .. and always welcome to stop by ... I sincerely hope over time, you will gain greater insight with regard to my sense of humour ................................................................................... Neville 🙂

                    • Solar Impulse_1912

                      Ha! I am glad you don't take much offence 😁
                      I certainly cannot claim to be angel-like either.
                      As for the humor I look forward to studying your foerthcoming musings, humorous or not..

                      • Neville



                        Good to hear ................................ N 🙂

                      • Rozina

                        Compelling. Puzzling at first. Then realisation. Simply wonderful.

                        • Neville



                          that'll do just nicely ................ thank you Roz ................................ Neville

                        • Goldfinch60

                          Those sudden ends can be so disturbing but at the same time sometimes mesmerising.

                          Andy

                          • Neville



                            you got it GF60 ................................................................................................. cheers sir N 🙂

                          • Dove

                            Beautiful! Hope you enjoy Mexico!
                            Be safe!

                            • Neville



                              thank you Dove .............................. and I sure did me luv ............ 🙂



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