by Matthew Emmett Townsend
Member since:
August 4, 2006

Pieces ( a poem ) Dedicated to my caring friends here in Gather.

July 10, 2008 01:34 PM EDT (Updated: July 11, 2008 11:37 PM EDT)
views: 144 | rating: 9.7/10 (26 votes) | comments: 26

Pieces

 

Broken windows

Shattered glass

Faded paintings

Images of the past

 

Moldy walls

Empty rooms

Dusty halls

Full of the gloom

 

Buckets of paint

Panes of glass

Hammer nails

The strength at last

 

Lighted candles

Picture windows

Life's light

Now streaming through...

 

Copyright Feb 10, 2008 by M. Emmett Townsend

 

While this is a metaphor for my life right now...

It is dedicated to all of my Gather friends,

and in particular to Marilyn

 who so kindly spoke of the pieces

 I've been pulling together.

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Comments: 26

Bob B. Jul 10, 2008, 2:28pm EDT
Thank you Emmett.
Bunny Foo Foo Jul 10, 2008, 2:52pm EDT
what a nice thing to do
Laura H. Jul 10, 2008, 4:38pm EDT
How sweet of Marilyn.
I'm glad you are able to find and outlet in writing and I hope that soon, you'll be writing of joy.
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Jul 10, 2008, 6:43pm EDT
that was sweet;)
Matthew Emmett Townsend Jul 10, 2008, 6:50pm EDT
hummm 8.7 out of 7 votes... yup it is a drive by one... seriously I do not mind a vote of one. but gee why if you feel the poem is that bad, why don't you tell me why.
John Philipp Jul 10, 2008, 7:00pm EDT
It's just the thing DBs do, Emment.

Thanks for the poem.
Cheryl W. Jul 10, 2008, 7:06pm EDT
This is beautiful, Emmett. You are in my thoughts and prayers...
Janet Somewhere Up On The Mount Jul 10, 2008, 7:09pm EDT
Thanks Emmett for sharing this.
10 Stars
Donald H. Jul 10, 2008, 7:46pm EDT
Nicely done....! Thank you for the piece!
ELLEN B. Jul 10, 2008, 8:10pm EDT
Very thoughtful, thanks for this Emmett. I pray your "pieces" begin to fall more into place, and your soul returns to Peace within. Ellen B
vickey w Jul 10, 2008, 8:16pm EDT
God Bless You Emmett and thanks...
Patty H. Jul 10, 2008, 9:14pm EDT
Thank you very much Emmett. That is great writting.
April H. Jul 10, 2008, 9:20pm EDT
So Swet Emmett
Wanda H. Jul 10, 2008, 11:56pm EDT
It wasn't about your poem, I promise you. It is just what they do. They have no reason. They have no life or their mama dropped them on their heads or who knows.

Your poem is lovely and I hope you continue to bring the pieces back together. Life is worth living wholeheartedly.
Alison H. Jul 11, 2008, 7:37am EDT
Lovely poem, Emmett...10++

(Did you mean "panes" of glass?)
Lynn R. Jul 11, 2008, 10:59am EDT
Thank you for this. It's beautiful.
Carol P. Jul 11, 2008, 11:00am EDT
Awesome. I too know of the shattered pieces you speak of.....my heart.
Matthew Emmett Townsend Jul 11, 2008, 11:36pm EDT
yes Alison... did not think on the spelling... spell check did not notice so I did not.
Carrie C. Jul 14, 2008, 9:21am EDT
Sounds like the healing has begun. I am glad. May the gods be kind to you.
Jennine D. Jul 17, 2008, 2:14am EDT
You will put all the pieces together again Emmet. I know it is hard. God loves you and her too. She is walking and talking with the angels now.
Shelbia C. Jul 20, 2008, 5:09am EDT
This is beautiful
Austin Cushing Jul 20, 2008, 4:18pm EDT
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Jeanne O'Neill Jul 22, 2008, 1:44pm EDT
Thank you for thinking of us while you are still dealing with your grief. This is one of the best poems I have ever ever read. Absolutely beautiful although the content speaks to your pain and time will heal you. God bless you Emmett and the family. Jeanne
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Lexa Daily Feb 16, 2009, 1:25am EST
Lovely, heartfelt poem.

Lexa -- Points Nation

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