Misery Felt Lonely

sitting beside this lake I feel a peace

as it seems like a place I belong,

the quiet waters cooling invisible radiance

into a mist of morning’s considerations

 

mystical sounds trapped in the confines

of the mind’s shoreline

bounce upon surface tensions,

these creatures unknown, rising

to devour the biting insects of emotions

 

the face of the dammed

leaking tears,

useless to release the heaviness

pent up behind speckled grey eyes

 

and I understand this body of water

knowing why misery arrested life’s river

as comfort goes numb

sitting too long…  

 

giving misery the comfort she craves

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

You touch on all the senses here. I have listened to the sound of the ocean and allowed it to drown out my sadness. Emotions run free when a person sits communing with nature. Sometimes those emotions are surprising. There is a calming presence in your words. I liked this one. Lydi**

[David Scott]

Thank you for your comments Lydi. Yes, I feel calm sitting beside the lake. Odd how you can fully feel deep pain and fully feel deep comfort all at the same moment...

[icelandicblue]

I like the way you use the sound, the reflection and the numbness that can crawl from a body of water on certain days. And when that happens misery has more company than she can tend to. This is deep and well defined David.

[David Scott]

Hello Blue! 😀
Thanks for stopping by and leaving your wonderful thoughts.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the lake is glassy, the bob is slowly drifting, i found myself remembering great fishing days with my father...waiting for the explosion of the bass nailing the bait...and streaking across the glass...

and sometimes just sitting so long with no action, that the body starts to rebel...

j.

[David Scott]

I love sitting on the dock. I play my saxophone at sunset across the echoing cove...
Glad to take you back to such fond memories.
Thank you for stopping in.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

oh my, what a bluesy sound just came into my head...imagining hearing you play as the calm waters become an audience...the waves applaud.

[David Scott]

Ha. Usually it is the frogs who chirp their approval... But yes, very bluesy. 😀

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

We are never alone when we are with nature... peace and quite can speak volumes to a broken heart.

[David Scott]

I was thinking how quiet and calm a lake looks. Yet there is a build up of pressure and a stoppage of the river to contend with. We are much the same at times I think... At least I am. Ha.
Thank you for stopping by Dale.

[Hyacinth]

So true, so real. Your way with words is truly amazing. Good work.

[David Scott]

My reason to smile in this moment is having a review from a new friend. Thank you.

[Hyacinth]

No need to thank me, I'm just saying the truth. But you're welcome, new friend.

[Sami Khalil]

Misery does feel lonely, bitter and sad. We can take comfort when nature speaks to us in many ways, to see the sights and hear her sounds. If we appreciate life, time, relationships, blessings we will advance from this stage to a more peaceful one knowing we have better days, better things in store. An excellent write, brilliant poet....:)))))

[David Scott]

Thank you for the comments Sami. I always appreciate your thoughts.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome muchly. ....:))))

[A. Amos]

You wrote it magically and your last lines are always right on the mark!

[David Scott]

Thank you for stopping in Amos. I actually really like this poem even if it is my own... IT was a "deep" thought for the day. Ha.

[A. Amos]

Well, one can feel your passion in your words my friend...you're most welcome!