The Struggle
In my small but comfortable home;
Footsteps echo in an empty room;
My thoughts are drifting back to you;
My love for you will forever burn;
Reminders I see everywhere I turn;
I look toward you with pleading eyes;
For my lack of faith, I apologize;
You say that I am forever in your arms;
Tightly held, safe and warm;
But how do I know if you are for real;
When air is the only thing I feel;
I am so busy, there is no time;
To slow down this racing carousel ride;
I work all night and sleep all day;
There really isn't any time to pray;
On your altar, I place a rose;
I wear a golden cross underneath my clothes;
Yet my brain questions- How can this be;
How can I love someone whom I cannot see;
You say that I am forever in your arms;
Tightly held, safe and warm;
But how do I know if you are for real;
When air is the only thing I feel
Published by Lisa R. Strong
I was born and raised in Binghamton NY. I have been writing short stories since I was eight years old, and poetry since I was a teenager. I also write prayers, meditations, and opinion articles. My dre... View profile
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20 Comments
Post a CommentLisa your voice is important. Please, please know that others care. It would be good to hear from you again. Perhaps share with us.
Love the poem, makes us think.
WOW !...I like this one..a lot !!
Well written.
You pose some interesting questions. You offer remarkable reflections in your writings.
I'm so sorry I missed this one. Another fine poetic piece that, like many of your others, really reflects just how much of your soul actually went into it! Excellent!
Yes,yes. This is great as usual. Makes you wonder, makes you question, makes you think.
Very well written poem!
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This is wonderful Lisa. You are so gifted.