I live alone in a big house
With Erin's cat, Mr. P.
He was fourteen when she died
And that was two years ago.
Jerene, her Mother, came down
In January for the anniversary
Of Erin's death, strewed pink roses
Across her bronze marker.
I stayed at the curb, eyes averted.
I drive out to the cemetery
A few times a month now,
Park, leave the car less and less.
Jerene seems to resent
The constancy of my emotion,
As if I haven't left room
For anybody else to grieve.
Why I Live Alone
Published by bosch on April 12, 2012 - 13:33
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Comments
insertponceyfre... | April 12, 2012 - 14:45
this is wonderful, thank you for posting it
Silver Spun Sand | April 12, 2012 - 14:53
So very poignant.
Good to see you posting again.
Tina;-)
Stan | April 12, 2012 - 16:28
One of those examples of a few words brought into the day that make me stop, think, reflect, and move on feeling a bit different about it all. Just what real poetry's about, in other words. Well done.
bosch | April 13, 2012 - 13:28
thanks for your comment. Swep
bosch | April 13, 2012 - 13:31
Tina: thanks. Swep
bosch | April 13, 2012 - 13:33
insertponcefrenchnamehere: trying again, thanks for reading and your good comment. Swep
bosch | April 13, 2012 - 13:35
StanTheMan: I appreciate your reading, and your comment. Swep
shoe | April 13, 2012 - 16:48
I'm with Poncey on this one, wonderful.
bosch | April 13, 2012 - 17:04
shoe: Thanks for the good comment. Swep
DameBubiaSykes | April 13, 2012 - 19:22
Yes, very poignant. I like the way Jerene's emotions are signalled.
bosch | April 14, 2012 - 01:41
DameBubiaSykes: Thanks. I appreciate your reading and the comment. Swep
bosch | April 14, 2012 - 01:41
DameBubiaSykes: Thanks. I appreciate your reading and the comment. Swep
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bosch | April 18, 2012 - 17:10
Tony: Thanks for all three of the recognitions. I appreciate it. Swep
steve_elliott04 | May 20, 2012 - 17:35
A really good read. I'm with Stan in saying that these words have initiated my deep thinking and contemplation for the day! Last four lines are superb, and something i can relate to.
Thanks.
Steve.
bosch | May 20, 2012 - 19:41
Steve: Thanks for reading and commenting. And for the interaction with the poem. Swep