It's still empty here.

by Poet on the Piano   Sep 6, 2018


You were never that loud,
almost always asleep
with your head propped up,
but I keep wanting to ask
where you are.

I still fall asleep
next to a companion,
but these nights continue
to be restless -
the morning tastes flat
in my mouth like the
sun's given up.

Because emptiness
can't be filled with just
anything,
when your absence makes
my whole world seem
colorless.

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  • 6 years ago

    by Tanya Southey

    Very nice piece. Congratulations, well-deserved.

  • 6 years ago

    by Joseph Kerr

    I find it very difficult to portray or analogize the feelings I have, especially those of loss.
    You seem to convey these feelings with ease here, well written and very deserved win.
    More please

  • 6 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    Oh...this is more painful then anything else...I feel each line
    and the struggle within...take care...

    Congrats on the win

  • 6 years ago

    by Mark

    Touching win!

  • 6 years ago

    by Brenda

    Congratulations Mary Anne on your win, well deserving.

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