Empty eyes

One hundred thousands empty eyes
bleeding beneath a common sky
i feel the sadness in the street
hearts so heavy they barely beat.

The summer birds that used to sing
within their souls have taken wing
now steeped in pain they shut all doors
and walk alone without a pause.

To frightened to say hello
to fearful to join the show
dripping their life onto the page
a cold glass screen imprisons the day.

Documenting the common madness
redefining the sense of sadness
counting every single breath
talking to their saviour death

Clinging to the ragged edge
just holding on - to what is left.


© Rik - 06/09/2006



Poetry by Rik The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2006-09-06 at 13:39

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Mr.Mist
I wish I could be one tenth of the writer you are...I have been a fan of your writing since i joined the bay...and this, as all the other poems of yours Ive read, just blew me away...

-mr.m
2006-09-08


BlueyedSoul
I love the rhyme and rhythm of this poem Rik....just an all round lovely piece.
~Cindy
2006-09-06


Saga
It reminds me of Harry Connick Jr.'s version of "Drifitng". Wipe your tears, the sun is shining.
2006-09-06


lastromantichero The PoetBay support member heart!
hi there Rik this is a very powerful and intense text and in your normal strong style

The empty eyes we see in life often linger in memories well done rgds mike
2006-09-06