Melancholy Repeat

against waiting light
he clutches shadows of
accumulated disappointments
a constant visitor
comfortable friendship blinding him
from hope
 
set in his ways,
to the light, he speaks
 
“There is no destination.
Only a beginning, middle and end
destined to live.”
 
inherited words he believes
to the last second
as shadows swallow
his breath
 
in time,
light trickles upon his grassed over grave
 
flowers burst from earth
near rebels making love
beside his sacred space
 
through strangers, new life blooms
 
a second chance, created within
new bones, old soul
set in his ways
destined to live
again,
and again
and again
going through the motions
concluding:
 
“There is no destination.
Only a beginning, middle and end
on repeat.”

Featured Image: Team GHB

Conversation

  1. Knukkls

    Oooh! I like this one a lot!

    1. Kirsten

      Thank you! 💕 🌻

  2. DEVANG UPADHYAYA

    Interesting poem!!
    Nicely written

    1. Kirsten

      Thank you, Devang ✨️ I’m happy you liked it!

      1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        🙂

  3. Pooja G

    “There is no destination. Only a beginning, middle and end on repeat.” This is exactly how I’ve been feeling. Loved the poem!

    1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA

      ♾️

      1. Kirsten

        🌎

    2. Kirsten

      Thank you!! Ahh, I know the feeling too. I hope for brighter days ahead for you soon. 🙂 💕

      1. Pooja G

        Thanks 😊

      2. Kirsten

        You’re welcome! 🥰

  4. thomasstigwikman

    Wow what amazing poetry and an incredible picture to got with it

    1. Kirsten

      Thank you kindly, Thomas! 😊 Much appreciated.

  5. Jeff Flesch

    That’s true, and beautifully expressed, Kirsten. Love this one. 🤗💞

    1. Kirsten

      Thank you so much, Jeff! I hope you’re enjoying your weekend! 🤗💕

      1. Jeff Flesch

        You’re most welcome, Kirsten. Always! Thank you, it’s a lovely day here, nice and sunny. I hope you are enjoying your weekend too! 🤗💞

      2. Kirsten

        Ah, nice! 💕🤗 It’s sunny here, too, and a good day to go to the park. Although I will be very happy when spring begins.

  6. Dawn Pisturino

    Beautifully written, Kirsten!

    1. Kirsten

      Thank you so much, Dawn! Happy Valentine’s Day. 💕

  7. Max Ethan

    What amazing poetry and an incredible picture to got with it..and beautifully expressed.

    1. Kirsten

      Thank you kindly, Max! Much appreciated. 🥰

  8. Dawn Pisturino

    I just read your poem, “Hopes and Dreams,” in “Hidden in Childhood.” It’s so well-written and expresses so clearly a difficult situation and the hopes and dreams that came out of it. I hope all of your dreams are coming true!

    1. Kirsten

      Thank you kindly, Dawn, that’s sweet of you. I enjoyed your poems as well in the anthology. 🙂 And I can happily say my dreams did come true. ❤️ I appreciate you, my friend (hugs).

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