Still in a dream
I wake beside you knowing
that though intertwined
we are not joined.
Your back answers questions
protesting from across the bed
echoing a sarcastic chorus
of distance; and yet close
enough to touch – but I
cannot reach.
*Thank you to New Plains Review who originally published the poem.
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I love everything about this poem. It’s raw and real.
Thanks for stopping by my spot. Singing is very emotional for me so it can pull just about anything out of me.
Hi Lindsey,
Leaving you some SITS love! I love your poetry and your boys are adorable!
This is a beautiful poem expressing the pain and emotion of marriage after a rift. Well done my first and only daugher!
WOW….That was amazing. I really liked it! Thanks for sharing. I see that you live in Oklahoma. I used to live in Tulsa! Small world. LOL
Wow. This took my breath away. I have been there, and can totally relate to this poem. I love the raw emotion that you portray in it…looking forward to getting to know you better!
Terrific poem! You've a gift Lindsey of bringing feelings out with your words.
I know the feeling well! Unfortunately, I seem to be the one with the back turned lately, I'm not sure if I'm wishing for the reach or a harder push.
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