stair board creek
the house long empty
... echoes
stale shuffling
...
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PoetrySoup 'you wrote such an outstanding poem, Clive, filled with mystery conveyed with some outstanding images. I loved 'faces trapped in the windows held in a mist.' There's a certainly metaphorical reference here that I really like. The title 'yesterpeople' was perfect.'
Another from PoetrySoup 'You have a unique way with weaving thoughts. Pleasure reading this.'
I put this poem on PoetrySoup, here's a comment "Faces trapped in windows" what a strong line is that! Conveys so much. I love the depth of this poem and how descriptive it is along with that last line which stands out for me. Truly! '
It is haunting to think of someone's former presence draining away. A house as container for dwindling memories is uncannily presented.
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