Yesterpeople Poem by Clive Culverhouse
Yesterpeople
stair board creek
the house long empty
... echoes
stale shuffling
shadows to the sound
of overlays
drained
the house bled
its final drops of her
merged, she
with watchers
faces trapped in windows
held in mist, a haunting
flows of happenings
in the cold
in the dark
... ghosts
of yesterpeople
PoetrySoup 'you wrote such an outstanding poem, Clive, filled with mystery conveyed with some outstanding images. I loved 'faces trapped in the windows held in a mist.' There's a certainly metaphorical reference here that I really like. The title 'yesterpeople' was perfect.'
Another from PoetrySoup 'You have a unique way with weaving thoughts. Pleasure reading this.'
I put this poem on PoetrySoup, here's a comment "Faces trapped in windows" what a strong line is that! Conveys so much. I love the depth of this poem and how descriptive it is along with that last line which stands out for me. Truly! '
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5/5/2024 10:46:24 AM # 1.0.0.1119
It is haunting to think of someone's former presence draining away. A house as container for dwindling memories is uncannily presented.
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