I rarely write poetry anymore. It used to just come to me. Randomly. I'd write it out raw, with very little editing. It might not make a great technical piece of writing, but it's straight from the soul. Deep. That raw inspiration doesn't come to me as often as it did, and when it does, it is at the most unlikely of times...
...Like at 5 am in hospital after my last surgery. It was the day of discharge and everyone around me was sleeping. It was eerily quiet for a hospital. I wanted to embrace the silence, but being a family girl, silence isn't something I'm comfortable with. All the lights still off. No beeping or alarms. I lay there looking out the window and I wrote this...
Lonely Silence or Lonely Noise?
Woken abruptly by the not-so-distant squawking,
screeching and clumsy clattering;
as flocks of seagulls
circle and land on the roof
next to me.
It's dawn.
I watch the vast sky before me,
as silent night,
brings chaotic day.
I shiver from the cold,
yet I cannot taste the salty air,
smell the docks.
Just listen to the sounds,
watch the less-than-graceful birds
take flight,
play,
tease.Tubes in my arm
crash me back to earth.
A more distant place,
than the roof,
the sky.
I enjoy a few moments of solitude,
without the haze of mind altering substances.
Allowing the pain in my wounds
a little glory time.
Swallow another pill,
shut out the overbearing birds,
close my eyes and rest.
For soon I will feel that city air,
see the docks,
curse the noise pollution surrounding them.
I shall be home
from this loneliness.
Surrounded by love again.
Beautiful noisy love.
© Emma Day - Written 20th March 2013.
Arguably more prose than poetry, but there are some technical poetry styles in there too.
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I think your poem is very raw and emotional. I hope everything begins looking up for you v soon x you really deserve it xxx I have linked up with something to cheer you up! x
WallyMummy recently posted..The Face
Thankyou. It is raw. That’s the way I always write. Thankyou. And loving your linkup! 🙂 xx
Emma I think this is stunning. So atmospheric – I hope you write more poetry. You should link up tomorrow with @VicWelton and Prose For Thought xx
Helen Braid recently posted..Tall Ships
Thankyou. I do write a lot of poetry, but I chose not to publish much of it on here. I will do, thanks. xx
Poetry? Prose? Whatever. It painted a really clear and raw picture and brought a tear to my eye. X
Sarah MumofThree World recently posted..The Gallery: Youth
Ah thankyou. It’s such a compliment to be able to move somebody with words. I’m proud of this piece as it has so many levels to it. xx
That is a lovely poem with great writing
Thankyou xx
A wonderful poem, very emotive x
Thankyou xx
Truly beautiful, I am useless when it comes to poetry.
Boo Roo and Tigger Too recently posted..All was quiet in the deep dark wood
Thankyou. I find it only comes to me if I don’t try. xx
This is really great Emma :), so well written – and from the heart is best. I agree with Helen :). I’ve linked up my NaPoWriMo poem today but for some reason I can’t copy and paste your badge :S – will keep trying! xx
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Thankyou Vic. Oh that’s strange – I fixed the badge this afternoon – for the first time in 4 months it works! lol. xx
Oh Emma this is such a good poem. And I just adore the last line ‘beautiful noisy love’. I really do wish you all the best as you embark on your next phase of treatment. We are all here for you.
Thank you for hosting the link xx
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Thankyou.
Love is beautiful and noisy and it’s what I miss most when I’m in hospital. My incredible family. xx
Wonderful! A really excellent poem, I love all the contrasts in it. I’ll be looking out for more of your work. x
Judith recently posted..Songs, Mummy?
Thankyou. I don’t post my own poetry very often, as I am aiming to get published one day. xx
Emma, not only is this poem very emotional and beautiful, but the ‘blank verse’ format suits the subject matter perfectly – better than rhyme or plain text! Well done! 😉
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Thankyou Phil. I am very glad you like it. I value your opinion greatly on all things literature! xx
Such a beautiful poem x
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Wow- incredible… You’re very talented!
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