Impatiently
I can wait
until I see you
wait
until you’re here
I can fill the time it takes
with easy memories
I can wait
but so impatiently
Flower Jug
flowers are filling a water jug
on the crowded table
that usually overflows
with mail and papers
I’m being forced
to make changes
and reconsider priorities
tomorrow I may buy a vase
Guitar
your guitar
is leaning on my sofa
it sounded to your strumming yesterday
I could pick it up
and run my fingers through the strings
to make a sound
but it needs your touch to make it play
Communal Earrings
with one
in your ear
and one that I rescued
lying here on the palm of my hand
these earrings
are acquiring communal properties
Elemental Air
it seems odd
that I’ve always believed
the air
to be an elemental thing
containing the perfect combination
of gases and particles
to sustain a life
yet sharing your breath
appears to add so much value
New Sounds
this room has witnessed cheerful moments
and sadness staring at its walls
there have been tears sometimes
and there is trace evidence
of melancholy emptiness
I can’t recall the last time
it was so startled
by the sounds
of giggling laughter
Rule Breaking
this sounds strange and foolish
but looking forward to seeing you
is breaking a personal rule
that alone is enough to keep me
lying awake at nights
pondering
Features
I seem to find similarities
to the features of your face
in greater or lesser part
in the faces of women
that I pass on the streets
in your absence
it improves their beauty
Snug Confusion
I’m so reminded
of the days when my children were small
tucked snugly and tightly wrapped
inside their bedding
with just a glimpse of face peeping
for a kiss goodnight
sharing my bed with you
is a warm confusion
Basis for Goodbye
it grows wearisome
to be forever establishing a basis
for saying goodbye
from the point
of first hello
despite the fears
and the weaknesses
I despise in myself
it would be nice
just one time
to stay
© Frank Prem, 2000
So touching, brought tears to my eyes.
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Beautiful writing Frank, a lot of imagery within your written words.
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Thanks Mary.
Glad you enjoyed these little signs of life.
Cheers,
Frank
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Fantastic. Your voice is strong and authentic. Very touching words.
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Hi.
Thanks for stopping by, and thank you for the lovely compliment.
It’s great to have your comment.
Cheers,
Frank
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I like giving feedback to others because I know how much I appreciate it. Your work is inspiring.
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Thank you.
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Wonderful… The pictures your words bring to life are lovely…
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Thank you so much, Yuhu.
I appreciate the comment.
Cheers,
Frank
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Pleasure 😃
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I love the calm cadence of your voice
and the way you make rare
the everyday
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Thank you Elouise.
It’s arare few moments in a life, isn’t it?
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Indeed. And it passes very quickly.
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Too right. Grasp it while we can and hold dear.
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I love your work. It’s another world, a familiar one yet somehow made more real by your words 🙂
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Thank you.
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I love this. What a great post!
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Hi Peter. Thank you. Delighted you enjoyed it.
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I am very moved by your poem, Frank. Quite emotional actually.
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Thank you Tracy. It’s quite an emotional poem, really. Very much return from the dead, much to surprise.
I wish you well with all your [personal resurrections.
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Thank you.
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