Alone in the house

in #poetry7 years ago (edited)



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Can I hear you sing again?

Or stand at the window
And talk to the stars?

The house creaks so loud
Since you're gone.

I can't sleep
Or take another woman.

I've chronicled histories
Of past loves
While the leaves were falling
As they are tonight.

But...

Here's to another night
Without you,

One of the nights I won't love you;

One of the nights the lone wolf moon
Will circle the chamber alone.

After all,
There's not much to say about loneliness...

You're gone
And I'm alone in the house.



© 2017, John J Geddes. All rights reserved


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@johnjgeddes I love this poem, as with all you stuff. As I do from time to time with local artists I write music that has been inspired by their wonderful work. Here is a video of a musical improvisation I did after reading this poem. I hope you enjoy...

Cheers,
Bucky

that was very artistic, Bucky. It reminds me of the impressionists, particularly the opening and closing with that indefinable rendering of the sense of solitude that goes beyond words. The melody was haunting and your bow work was particularly skillful, at times plaintive, and at other times reminiscent of Rimsky Korsakov, only I pictured a fly buzzing in an empty room. This was a tour de force of many skills, but very impressive. I was expecting a tune, and you produced an impressionistic rendering that's a mini work of art. Excellent work! I am truly humbled. Thank you.

Thanks John. Funny you mention Rimsky Korsakov. I've played Night on Bald Mountain in orchestras countless times. Although it was not in my mind :)
Thank you for your kind words. Your work is amazing I can only hope to honour it.
Cheers,
Bucky

BTW, I posted my steemit response as a Youtube comment and retweeted your video on my Twitter account. Thanks again!

Thanks john :) :)

Thanks John :) :)

This was a great portrayal of the despair of loneliness. You did a good job capturing the essence inner turmoil loneliness brings. Good write.

thank you, @moeknows, for such an insightful and encouraging comment

Deep feeling

thanks, billy

Great to be with your post on poetry and fiction.
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