A Hand Full of Ashes

Neville

A Hand Full of Ashes

 

Is this for real, I asked myself

and in my sorrow,

despaired both long and hard

   because I knew it was ..

Yet still, the gulls,

gargoyles and most of the girls

collectively despised

   and frowned down upon me ..

So I bubble wrap

my day and manufacture one

of those false smiles,

   that you were most famous for ..

But the wind got

   there first and blew them away ..

Long before it caught

like a fire, in the draught of my

   late father’s house ..

 

 

  • Author: Neville (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 2nd, 2024 03:17
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  • cellinic

    Wonderful poem, with a subtle aura of implicitly recognized meanings... Best regards,

    • Neville


      ............................... Cheers 😎👍

    • TobaniNataiella

      I enjoyed the read, thank you

      • Neville


        I am delighted you found it and took time to respond .. thanking you kindly .. Neville

        • TobaniNataiella

          Your very welcome

        • arqios

          Oh so deeply melancholic, of masks, isolation and most strikingly of inherited struggles. A superbly touching exploration of grief and deep personal loss. I salute the strength and the engagement of these that we carry hidden within us.

          • Neville



            Thanks arqios .. Neville

          • sorenbarrett

            Haunting and gets better with each read. It reads with melancholy and although as light as ashes it contains a darkness. I look too deep at times but couldn't help but wonder if there was meaning in the alliteration of three g's gulls gargoiyles and girls and the three g's of Masonry, A wonderful write Neville

            • Neville



              there may be some unconscious geometrical association but you know only too well that a gentleman never tells .. well not while the great architect is keeping an eye on things anyway .. but I must just say this, you are far too generous and kind .. Neville

              • sorenbarrett

                Got it clear and you are so right

              • 2781

                I could hazard a guess, but I won't. Only to say, we all end up ashes.

                • Neville



                  Thanks for participating .. Neville

                • Doggerel Dave

                  Well then, where to from there?

                  • Neville



                    .................... dunno

                  • orchidee

                    Ahh, a menu suggestion in your title of what to give KP for dinner! lol.

                    • Neville



                      Who ashed you .. or maybe I'll leave that till later ..

                      • orchidee

                        You had a ginsh or three?!

                      • Tony36

                        Excellent write Nevilie

                        • Neville

                          What a lovely surprise Tony .. thank you .. Neville

                          • Tony36

                            You're welcome

                          • Jerry Reynolds

                            Good write, Neville. Haunting in a way.

                            • Neville


                              Many thanks Jez .. as ever appreciated .. Neville

                            • Goldfinch60

                              Fine words Neville, those ashes are so meaningful.

                              Andy

                              • Neville



                                Thank you for dropping in Andy ..

                              • rebellion_in_sanity

                                Absolutely brilliant piece of art. Astonishing imagery of the bubble wrap!! Felt like a journey into isolation and lingering pain. The subtle expressions lended an air of deep imotion.

                                • Neville



                                  many serious thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and feelings with me here today .. 😎👍

                                • teardrop

                                  Sorry for feel grief, Your words express it well.

                                  • Neville



                                    Thank you teardrop .. You are most kind .. 😎👍



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