HOLLOW

My entry (and winner!) of Writers Online Monthly One Word Challenge for November.

Poem of up to 40 lines based on the word  HOLLOW.

Route Map 

Here in the place where our story began 

           Walk down the road to the house we once knew

      Hold onto my hand as we pass by the stream 

       Keep to the path where the children once ran 

                 Take the latch from the old gate and let it swing free

Follow the trail of the borders of green

       Take from your pocket the key made of brass

Unlock the door to the essence of me 

       Step into the space that was known as the hall

    Turn to the stairs which will lead to our room

Pause at the fifth, even sit where I sat 

while I waited and listened and longed for your call

Climb to the landing which is carpeted gray

Look through the window, remember the view

Reach for the handle, turn it sharp to the right 

Open the door to the room where we lay 

Lie on the bed with your face to the sun 

Feel the smooth warmth of the blanket and sheets

Place your hand on your heart and imagine it’s mine 

Prove to yourself that the future’s begun

Hope what you have are the things that you sought

Cry as I do for the time that has passed

Know that you've left this dark space in my soul

Hollowed and empty, devoid of all thought.

Water Colour by Stewart Platt