4 a.m., I'm wide awake, roused from peaceful sleep.
I stare into the darkness in search of the unknown,
only to find the same shadows that've been there for years.
The armoir sits in the corner exactly where you placed it
when we purchased it new, many years ago Not much has
changed since you left except for the extra space in the
closets, drawers and in our king size bed.
My wide eyes, now fully adjusted to the darkness,
reassure me that there was no fleeing intruder in my house.
Now I'm left to search the dark corners of my mind,
trying to recall an unconscious dream, I find none.
This old house moans and groans,
still settling after all these years.
I can hear you gently reassuring me,
as you've done many times before.
"Honey go back to sleep it's just the
house settling and it takes many years,
you are safe, I'm right here by your side."
Many years have passed since that time,
and though this old house is still settling.
I'm certain now that it was you...your memories
that invaded my sleep and my unconscious mind.
Now I lay here and think about you,
and your cowardly memories...too afraid
to confront me in my waking hours...
like this old house, they too are afraid
of the light within my soul.
Author notes
"True love does not fade so easily but lingers deep within the cortex of the soul, rearing its head with memories that are best forgotten at times.
A contest entry
- Love Me Tender In Memories Best Forgotten by jcat.
1100 points, ended September 15, 2008, 12 entries
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Excellent
You write with such emotions. I feel the love but saddness in this write. Nothing like a old house that is full of memories.
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thank you
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This was just beyond gorgeous.......Rich in the imagery of love being lost and the memories of it that stalk us when we close our eyes at night. Thank you for an incredible entry
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WOW.. this was a good write I specially enjoyed the end.. too afraid
to confront me in my waking hours...
like this old house, they too are afraid
of the light within my soul.
wow.. such a powerful ending.... I LOVE IT...
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a wonderful take on the promt good luck in the contest
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