Being Alone

[Delta40]

How I hope that cobweb
at the corner of my window
will never disappear.
What comfort it gives me
while I ponder if it is too late
to take a chance.
Love.
Make a dull stew more exciting
with spoonfuls of Branston Pickle?
So I'm stirring,
chatting to my basil plant
about holding back.
From a distance.
He reminded me
of who I really am.
I don't need to add peas to the pot.
I tell the cat she can stop rubbing
herself against
Much Ado About Nothing
because while the house is empty,
that's all it is.
But I'm still here,
stirring.

[Hawkman]

What wonderful flow this has. Dreamy contemplation while cooking - "Love, at a distance" very artfully entwined within inconsequential tasks. Lovely poem Delta.

Via con Dios - H

[Delta40]

thanks Hawk. Glad you picked that up.

[ShadowsCool]

I like how you write about things that go on while a house is kinda empty.
You use some nice images to get the picture going.
Great Job.

[miyako73]

I think this is meaningful because of its dual images:

"But I'm still here,
stirring."

Is it also stirring your emotions?

[Delta40]

I think this is meaningful because of its dual images:

"But I'm still here,
stirring."

Is it also stirring your emotions?

yes!!!

[MystyrMystyry]

You know you're never truly alone with an internet Delta :)

[Delta40]

You know you're never truly alone with an internet Delta :)

Aw that is so sweet MM. :grouphug: for all of you!

[PrinceMyshkin]

There's a signature Delta-rhythm to your poems; as in this one a seemingly spontaneous flow.

[Skia]

I forgot how powerful poetry is.
Thank you Delta.
This is amazing.

[Charles Darnay]

I'm late to this I know, but this an incredible poem! Thank you!

[Delta40]

Thanks so much. Its rather hard to unlock the passionate side of me.

[kittypaws]

Delta ~ I liked the comparison of the cobweb to time...I can picture it as I have one too. I also appreciated how you found yourself in your stew...no need to add a lot of wanna be stuff....just be your lovely true self. when that distance love comes about it will be cuz your mix is just right.

Kudos Delta!

kittypaws

[Delta40]

Well I really appreciate how everyone has enjoyed each aspect of the poem. This means alot to me because it is quite personal.

[DocHeart]

There's a bitter sweetness in loneliness, is there not?

The poem itself is smooth and gentle, and the feeling it gave me was similar to hearing someone humming a sad tune. Thinking about serious things amongst familiar objects while doing something mundane, calmly: exploring the self.

Thank you for sharing, Delta.

DH

[Delta40]

That's nicely expressed Doc.