Empty

Miss_Dreamer

I feel empty.

 

Not empty like a cookie jar

Little crumbs left behind 

A clear absence of something that used to be there

Yet still filled with lingering scents of chocolate and caramel 

And memories of joy and excitement 

Patiently awaiting the arrival of newly baked goods and loving hands to put them there.

 

No, I feel empty like a deserted house

With memories stuck to the walls like plaster 

Forever clinging on no matter how hard you try to remove it 

A house so hollow any sound echos through the hallways 

Getting louder and louder until the windows rattle and its foundation shakes and you're scared the house might collapse 

For any furnishing has rotten away long ago, leaving only moldy skeletons behind.

 

I wish I was empty like a cookie jar.

 

But I will forever remain the deserted house 

Too damaged for anyone to take an interest in

Too fragile to handle it if anyone does 

And thus destined for a future of further decay

Forever hollow, desolate, and empty

Until finally, I collapse. 

  • Author: Dreamer (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 8th, 2023 17:31
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 8
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  • Bobby O

    Such a tight metaphor. I walked thru the house through your description and felt sad about how you feel. It really is so well written displays a versatile thought provoking talent that I will be anxious to catch up on your past offerings and will look forward to future pieces.
    Nice write great read

    • Miss_Dreamer

      Thank you, those are really high compliments!

      • Bobby O

        Deserving

      • peto

        Tremendous write
        I think we have all felt that way at some point
        Almost heard the echo of the windows and foundations shaking
        Pleasure to read

        • Miss_Dreamer

          Thank you, that means a lot

        • BlessedbyGod

          Miss Dreamer, get those thoughts out of your head girl! You are a beautiful person inside and out, I resonate with you so much
          But there is hope and you are more precious than gold , you have purpose and a beautiful soul,hang in there girl,you are full of life and we love you, we're your MPS family

          • Miss_Dreamer

            I know I never replied to this comment, but I keep coming back to it when I need a little reminder. So thank you for leaving it here for me to visit, I really appreciate it

            • BlessedbyGod

              Absolutely, if you ever need to talk I'm here for you!

            • Muse Gong

              Rich and deep



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