Filling Gaps

Filling Gaps

Isn’t it amazing just

how little space

we each take up here ..

 

Yet when gone,

the whole which is

always left behind ..

 

Feels impossible to

swiftly or adequately fill

except with sorrow and tears ..

 

 

Reviews

[Ayesha Faiz]

This poem is quietly powerful. It says so much with so few words. The way you captured the silence and heaviness of absence is really moving. It leaves you thinking long after you’ve read it. This poem of yours, it also kind of reminds me of a quote that I read, "Always have a unique character like salt. Its presence is not felt, but its absence makes a huge difference." Also the contrast between how little space we take up and how big the emptiness feels when we're gone.. it's very deep.
Reading this felt like a hidden note only meant for the heart to hear. It really did, for me that is.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful piece.

[Neville]

and You dear Ayesha are not only far too generous but also very much appreciated .. Thank you so much .. Neville

[Einstein Noodle]

so true my friend ... a rather serious poem from you brother ... the loss of those we care about, love deeply creates a great void when taken from us ... it's the struggle that ensues that can make or break us, as they say .. love on ya sir! hope all is well with you and yours!
E.

[Neville]

Good mane my time brother Noodle .. my word it has been a while indeed, I had thought you may have forsaken me .. Many thanks Gene for checking in I truly appreciate it and You as always .. I'm told I shall be fine and who am I to argue eh' .. Hope your world is being kind to you too .. Neville :))

[Einstein Noodle]

i have been bereft of the "muse" and also busy moving north from my AR mountain back to SD ... closer to my kids and g-kids who are all growing up so fast. ;)

[Neville]

that's what happens when you love em and look after em so much .. thanks for the nod brother E .. stay well and write on as soon as you are more settled and able .. 😎 :)))) 👍

[Einstein Noodle]

roger that sir! ;)

[Neville]

.............................. 😎💛👍:)))

[Chris Shaw]

You have summed up perfectly here Neville, in so few words the hole that is left behind when someone significant is absent from our lives. The silence is deafening, the emptiness painful. An ache to the soul. Your words impact heavily. A footprint on the heart. Superb and memorable poetry. Have a beautiful weekend.

Chris

[Neville]

Thank you our Chris .. some wounds just neva seem to heal do they .. Take care my friend .. I do so hope things are easing up for you and the gang and a decent weekend is now upon you too ..

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Sis still very ill Neville, so quiet weekend visiting. And some wounds and grief you learn to live with. Could do with a chat to my Dad right now:) Enjoy your weekend break.

[Neville]

I really am so terribly sorry to hear this Chris .. I wish mine was here right now too
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I really am so terribly sorry to hear this Chris .. I wish mine was here right now too

[Neha agrawal]

This poem is beautifully, achingly expressed.
Soft. Simple. Profound.

[Neville]

Many MASSIVE THANK YOU's are now on their way to you Neha .. Neville

[Thomas W Case]

Tremendous work, my friend.

[Neville]

I am grateful for anything these days Thomas so believe me, that'll do nicely my friend .. Neville