Abandoned Writers Cafe

Empty rooms in empty halls.

Accounts silent - long abandoned

the words bankrupt

vacant fronts of creativity 

washed over; hollow; run down.

Verbs sway on rusted hinges

the strains of old poems

cross pages like tumbleweeds.

Profiles shuttered - desolate

unopened for years, collect dust

while messages to forgotten friends

go unanswered

Pinned to a page 

like wanted posters

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I still visit the profiles of old friends here, some that I know seldom if ever, revisit the site. Others are departed from life itself. I revisit their comments on my posts on other sites as well. I'll find one and say, well, wasn't that nice? This is eloquently poignant. I enjoyed and I relate. F.

[Relic]

Thanks for reading, Fabian. :)

[redd Brick Keshner]

As do I. They are like monoliths on a partways barren land.

[DIVYA]

I just loved this piece and relate to it so well. I've been here 5 years. The best way to enjoy WC is to stay focused on poetry and detached from everything else happening that's not about writing. True, we get waylaid sometimes but its best to shake off the dust and keep walking. Wish WC was more technically upgraded though as at times the website still behaves like its 20 years old! Thank you for this write.

[Relic]

Thanks for the review DIVYA. :)

[DIVYA]

You are most welcome. It was an interesting write.

[Tate Morgan]

I find this so poignant today. The few have silenced the voices of the many. I for one refuse to let that cloud my day. Apropos to me that you added this on my birthday lol We"ll all be back someday

[Relic]

Thanks Tate. I just read your featured poem and discovered I already reviewed it. You've always had good poems to read. :)

I see old friends check in once in a while. What a great thing to think we'll all be back again someday.

[Tate Morgan]

We cant stay away forever I suppose i just got tired of writing But i am thinking about beginning anew

[Relic]

Well, I will certainly read and review whatever you offer. You can be sure of that.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you I needed a rest from the politics here. Then it seemed so many died in the interim The old ones I learned from they were dying right and left Life goes on

[Relic]

Yes, it's sad and there seems to be a hole in the fabric of happiness and inspiration but yes, life does go on.

[Tate Morgan]

Life is about living not dying and we had best get on with it

[Relic]

Very true Tate. Well said.

[Sean M. Addams]

Love this piece ! Very deep and truthful . Nice job😀

[Relic]

Thank you Sean. :)

[Sean M. Addams]

No problem

[wordman]

i guess poets, and story tellers come and go !
but,that seems to be the way it goes my relic .
loved the write,and the image

[Relic]

Thanks Wordman. :)

[wordman]

you are welcome relic

[LKBillips]

Oh Man this was totally me until last week. I lost myself to the bustle of a hectic life. Dusting off those poems and bringing a new shine. :) Nice poem.

[Relic]

Thank you. :)

[ROXANE DORSEY]

I like this one too. Again thanks very much for sharing.

[Relic]

Thank you Roxane. :)

[Ardra]

its very beautifully expressed.. :) love the pic too..

[Relic]

Thank you. :)

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

I love this image, Tim!
Along with your penned words on how this is sad to lose members to silence here.

[Relic]

Thank you Josie.

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

You're welcome!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I had to read this again, and I'm so glad I did for I forgot to mention how very much I love the photo. Your articulation leaves me in such awe, Tim!

[Relic]

Thanks so much Kelly. :)