Glory of naught

sorenbarrett

 Empty echoes left behind fill a parched vapid mind
A hollowness eats away what was left of yesterday
Glimmering glitter, reflections blind, flickering joy does us remind 
Shards of memories display festering sores of decay
Rainbow bubbles pop and pour 'or a foaming sieve like floor
Shiny dreams shattered strewn and scattered 
A face of sand you wore, once touched it was no more
Evaporating in time spattered, lost crumbled was all that mattered 
In debris of rot find, past glory of naught, enshrined 

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  • arqios

    One of those reminiscences… and how they are so real and so fresh feeling, still!

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you so much for your read and comment Cryptic yes some remain raw others have scabbed over.

      • arqios

        A few turn to keloids as well, I should think.

      • aDarkerMind

        rainbow bubbles pop and pour.....

        a most impressive write Soren, as always.

        • sorenbarrett

          Thanks as always Melvin for the read and comment it is always appreciated

        • Poetic Licence

          A reflection on past wounds and pain, and even though a wound may heal the memory lives on. Enjoyed the read

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you for your review and interpretation Tobani it is most helpful and I appreciate the support

            • Poetic Licence

              You are very welcome

            • orchidee

              Good write SB. I'm giving KP debris of rot for supper tonight! lol.

              • sorenbarrett

                Thanks so much Orchi I appreciate the review is that a French dish?

                • orchidee

                  Yes lol.

                • Teddy.15

                  Reminds me of one of my most favourite people, who now has dementia. I'm losing a bit of her every day. 🌹 An exquisite poem dear sorrenbarret. 🌹

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Teddy my poetic friend you have just demonstrated what I love most about poetry it can be interpreted in many ways by different people and some of these interpretations are more poignant than the author intended. Your kind mind give this poem new meaning to me and I appreciate that very much.

                    • Teddy.15

                      💙

                      • Michael Edwards

                        Forgive me butting in here but you are so right - I like poetry that makes the reader think and interpret for themselves and isn't totally self explanatory - bit like abstract art.

                        • sorenbarrett

                          No problem Michael everyone reads a poem their own way and that is great by me sometimes the comments I get are most revealing and open new doors that I had never seen

                        • Bella Shepard

                          Happy or unhappy, we own the memories that have shaped us. We must live with them, and hopefully put them in some perspective. Love when you challange me to think. Great write!

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you so much Bella your visit is always appreciated and valued and I'm waiting for more of your most enjoyable poems

                          • Neville



                            There is a lot to be said for nothing & about it too don'tcha know .. and then, there are those who make a fuss about something and never let you forget about it .. this is ragged and real, just the way I like em .. Neville

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Ya have to write about something when the muse says nothing. Thanks for the read Neville your comments are worth their weight in gold. How much does print weigh anyway? lol Really I look forward to them and they serve as great fuel for the next fire or poem

                            • Jerry Reynolds

                              A fine poem, SB

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thank you so much Jerry much appreciated

                              • domilla

                                Well penned sorren

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Thank you so much Domilla I appreciate your review

                                • Tristan Robert Lange

                                  Soren, I love this existential reflection! 🥰 The contrast between “Glimmering glitter” and “festering sores of decay” shows both life’s fleeting beauty and inevitable decline. Also, that final line was mind-blowing! 🤯 It perfectly encapsulates existence’s cyclical nature. Bravo, my dear friend! 🌹👏

                                  • sorenbarrett

                                    Thank you my friend your review is always so welcome and appreciated. Your support is most encouraging and valued

                                  • Thad Wilk

                                    So poignant!! 😢
                                    The wound may
                                    heal but the scars
                                    and pain still remain.. 👍
                                    A superb read indeed!
                                    Best regards ✌️ Thad

                                    • sorenbarrett

                                      Thank you Thad appreciate your review and encouraging words They are important to me

                                    • Goldfinch60

                                      But if you dig below that rot the light of your life will still shine soren.

                                      Andy

                                      • sorenbarrett

                                        Thanks Andy yes there is always a positive side to everything

                                      • John Prophet

                                        Nicely done.
                                        Happy New Year
                                        🍾🥂

                                        • sorenbarrett

                                          Thank you John for the read and comment Happy New Year to you as well



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