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Poems 2005
AbsenceHer smell lingers on
the pillow, permeated
with her dreams.A sweet perspiration
mixed with thoughts
and sensuous moods,
a soothing lotion
to soften dry solitude.Her smell lingers on
the pillow, permeated
with her dreams.My legs reach out
are chilled by empty sheets,
no music of rhythmic breathing
or moans
to interrupt my sleep.I seek communion
in fervent worship,
mute flesh of icons.A well-worn garment
left behind in haste
uplifts my heart
with cast-off scents
of bodies now apart.I seek communion
in fervent worship,
mute flesh of icons.The glass of wine
taken in solitude,
the dinner prepared in care,
swallowed,
but not chewed.A voice echoes
in deserted rooms,
vacant shrines of tedium.Checking the mailbox
hour by hour
for welcome words
and news that carry power
to save a house marooned.A voice echoes
in deserted rooms,
vacant shrines of tedium.Trying to shatter time and space,
mindless chores take the place
of laughter, and of tears,
only one’s reflected face,
alone, in empty mirrors.Her smell lingers on
the pillow permeated
with my dreams.
© 2005 Richard Sidy
