~ photo: Adam Bird ~
The moment of not-spring
is quiet — so still
has no bold herald
just a date
in time
no upheaval in
my earth’s crust
no disturbance of gravity
it’s mute
the moment of not-spring passes
as can the moment of not-love
unseen
they both pass by me — so quiet
no disruption — no disturbance
silent
yet then comes the hour
of not quite rain
when love stalls
as the first drop falls
and everything has changed
and when I realize love has — gone
and I am quite truly left alone
the pain is so unbearable
my harlequin heart
wails and moans
my earth breaks — wide open
and the stars fall from my heaven
and sorrow consumes my joy
and earth consumes — me
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rob kistner © 2023
Poetry at: The Sunday Muse
This is absolutely gorgeous my friend! A new favorite for me of your poetry!!
Wow, thank you my friend. It came to me in three segments, at a kinda distance, as like out of a foggy dream. you So very pleased you like this! … 🙂 the hour of not quiet rain section inspired by Buffalo Springfield.
I can feel the sorrow here -absolutely love the last verse. I am feeling blue this evening. Maybe, its the wine I drank ….sigh…
It is the, upheaval that stirs the desire and the devastation True… both compelling my friend… 🙂
Those times of vagueness; so is heartbreaking.
Happy Sunday Rob
much?love
The uncertainty of it all is where both the precious and the pain live Gillena… it if what draws us… ???????????
A poem that encourages a held breath.
That’s the hour of not quite rain, just before thr deluge of sorrow Chrissa.
Why does there have to be such extreme contrast in emotion between being in love and losing it? There is a mystery there. Maybe one day we’ll know.
For me, it is the mystery, the not knowing, that makes it appealing, makes it addictive Lisa… 🙂
Beautifully written particularly love the last stanza <3
Thank you AJ… 🙂
Beautifully written…there is such conflict/pain in love…You have captured it so well.
Thank you so much Susie.
Well done, Rob. There is always that invisible line between love and pain.
Thank you Sara.