Fleeting phrases across my mind are captured and placed on this page.


An Ethereal Soul

I am a life without a face
my footsteps leave not a trace
I am but only an ethereal soul
a white feather blown across chilling snow
in this vast and empty place
I find myself alone in celestial space
floating among the lost and forgotten
See my blood on that tainted cotton
with nothing but a breath to take
I am drowning in this frigid lake
of being and not believing
suffocating and often deceiving
loneliness that haunts the life of me
I dare not reach for I cannot see
what lies beyond the grasp of my hands
whether solace may come from foreign lands
I will not know, nor will I find
the lost love that never was mine
As the darkness covers the burdened sky
I wander endlessly in a whispered sigh
gone in a breeze like a scent of a withering rose
I am but your thoughts in poetry and prose.

Kathy Lockhart
11/12/06







Poetry by Kathy Lockhart
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Written on 2006-11-12 at 15:45

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~Charonessa~
I light a candle for you..
because you are a shining poet..
Wonderful poem!
2007-11-19


EMITSTI
I think this soul will find "the lost love that never was mine". I truly believe that in the end we all do.

Thank you for a wonderful poem:)
2007-11-19



Hi, one of the first poems i read on this, since i just signed up. I felt it.
2006-12-10



This is such a moving poem. I can actually feel the vaccum enveloping the protagonist....the void left by lost love.
2006-12-06


Judy T Lloyd
I must agree this is hauntingly beautiful and written so true to your style. It really flowed across the page. What a delicious treat before going into the hospital.
2006-11-17


Rob Taylor
Kathy, I wish I could do traditional poetry. You do such a good job at it. I loved this work!
2006-11-17


Антони
how beautiful yet sad.
you manage to paint such
a moving picture.
2006-11-17


Антони
how beautiful yet sad.
you manage to paint such
a moving picture.
2006-11-17


Teala
Hauntingly beautiful..so rich and deep..very great work, Kathy:)
2006-11-16


brian paglia
Excellent work Kathy!I am glad to be back.Life has thrown me some of the worst moments imaginable as of late but I have returned and so glad that you're still treating me to your wonderful words.Truly am glad to be back!!!
2006-11-16


Zoya Zaidi
You are beautiful soul my dear,
Always alive, always there;
You have a heart of gold that feels,
You have a life sensitive that breathes,
You are a feather light that floats
on the surface of thought and prose;
You are afloat and never will drown,
Because you wear the faith's crown;
Faith in yourself and in your soul,
Faith in your heart to make it go...

(((Hugs Kathy for this masterpiece)))))

It goes in my fav.s and is *bookmarked*

Love, Zoya
2006-11-15


Phyllis J. Rhodes
Your brilliance leaves me speachless
I can simply bask in the words.
2006-11-14


Xuxa
OoOooo a mysterious and overwhelmingly sad poem. But an extraordinary write! The imagery is exceptinal and I love the analogies. Thank you for this. :)
2006-11-13


Saga
This is art, truly it is!!!
2006-11-13


Zachary P. B.
i so connect to this kathy! i mean, i become this person when i write that i can't be onstage or in the world, and i love being that writer that person more than anything else, the title really stuck with me... sorry i haven't commented you in a long time... =/

z
2006-11-12


Dan Cederholm
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Oh this poem is just lovely Kathy!!!

Once again you proof to us what a great writer you are Kathy!!!

And I fully agree in NSW comment on this poem . . .

I am thinking od David Bowies song from Diamond dogs . . .

"Pretiest star" when i read the poem . . . . BRAVO!!!

All the best to you Kathy!!! hugs, Dan

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2006-11-12


lastromantichero The PoetBay support member heart!
Katherine this is a beautiful text and so very like your excellent freew flowing style well done rgds mike
2006-11-12


wee2souls
your words here very moving ,loved this much
love you
cindymac
2006-11-12


night soul woman The PoetBay support member heart!
I am in awe! What a poem!

A truly gifted poetess you are
Carefully listening to
the pulse of the universe


Keep writing
keep inspiring
our thoughts and poems
about what lays beyond

*Storm of applause*
PS the stars twinkle brighter tonight
and I can keep wondering why?
Do you know why?
2006-11-12