T onight
memories unfold
fragile
as an old map
creased deeply
with regret
too late
I’ve returned
mom
you’ve joined dad
ghosts
in this old manor
father’s strength
your love
will be
forever-present
within these walls
the saddest tears
cloud my eyes
”I’m here”
I whisper
*
rob kistner © 2023
Poetry at: dVerse
Very emotionally stirring.
Thank you Tzvi…
Awww. This is deeply sad. If true, I am so sorry for your loss.
Long long time ago, with a reimagined mother image. Just a way to jerk some tears, to meet my mood today De.
Sorry you’re feeling sad, Rob. I understand. Sending some healing hugs your way.
Thank you De, very much. feeling emotionally exhausted at the moment.
Beautifully written.
Thank you Arcadia… 🙂
A poignant moment…you’ve captured a mood and i love the photo of the old house too.
Thank you Lynn. They don’g build them like that anymore. Those were artisan craftsman that created a beauty like that.
Well, you certainly moved me to weep a tear…but, I have a weeping willow spirit…
Glad this moved you True. We all need to cry sometimes. ;(
nicely written. memories can be fragile.
Thank you Rog… 🙂
Creased maps of ghosts is a wonderful way of describing your memories, Rob. That’s how it feels to me too.
Thank you Kim… 🙂
So moving, Rob. I’m sorry you’re feeling down. You’ve been going through a lot. <3 I sometimes miss both my parents so much.
Your house was spectacular!!
Thank you Merril… 🙂
Such a heartfelt memory…
Thank you Björn… 🙂
Poignant, heartfelt and deeply relatable, Rob. I’ve lost mine too.
Thank you MW. It’s a genuinely moody reflection on the past.
Oh that house! I can imagine it as a delightful B & B! I, too, am sorry you are sad. I hope it has nothing to do with Cathy do
The sadness will pass. Isn’t that house great! I found that royalty free image, and cropped and Photoshopped it to make dazzle.
I hit enter before finishing …. ‘with Cathy’s treatment.’
Thank you for asking Helen. Kathy is home, doing the best she can. We are all a bit on edge, waiting and hoping for good news regarding the biopsy following, her throat cancer surgery.
Yes, very moving.
Thank you very much Rosemary… 🙂
Late in reading this week. You made me feel your sorrow here. {{{HUGS}}}
It’s passing Lisa…