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by Heide McAlister-Bates

The sun shines through
a crack in the curtains,
lighting the space that
is usually filled
by you -
like a spotlight on
an empty stage.

I turn toward the light,
seeking warmth,
and patiently wait
for the scene to
unfold.

10/08/2005

Posted on 10/08/2005
Copyright © 2024 Heide McAlister-Bates

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Dave Fitzgerald on 10/08/05 at 11:34 PM

I wait expectantly... God I hate a challenge lol OK, it drew me in as you knew it would.

Posted by Dave Fitzgerald on 10/08/05 at 11:36 PM

By the way, i like this, "I turn toward the light,seeking warmth,"

Posted by Ava Blu on 10/09/05 at 04:27 AM

oohh this is wonderful. "spotlight on an empty stage"--brilliant. title is so perfect. i'm waiting too.

Posted by Scott Cadence on 10/09/05 at 06:12 PM

Your my new favorite poet. This is wonderful.

Posted by Gregory O'Neill on 10/10/05 at 07:53 AM

my comment hobbles in late but, I do really like this also. I read it and wonder what lies below the tip of this 'berg...kudos..

Posted by Kyle Anne Kish on 10/11/05 at 02:28 PM

Ohh, Heide, just as I expected ... this is a masterpiece in itself. I was hooked from the beginning. " ... spotlight on an empty stage." ... pulled this poem towards a trajectory of unknowns, while " ... I turn toward the light, seeking warmth, ..." ... pulled me in and set the stage for more. :)

Posted by Bradd Howard on 10/11/05 at 08:39 PM

lovely description... yeah I feel like this every morning :) great write friend

Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 10/15/05 at 04:20 PM

Like the opening of a new play, love the buildup of anticipation in this piece, and the way you set the stage for it. Kudos!

Posted by Ginette T Belle on 11/11/05 at 12:10 AM

very nicely conveyed metaphor..well written

Posted by George Hoerner on 03/19/08 at 11:33 AM

Congratulations on POTD. I missed this and I'm sure glad it made it. Beautifully done!!

Posted by Alison McKenzie on 03/19/08 at 04:41 PM

I'm SO curious!!! But of course I'm sure that's what you MEANT to do...LOL!! Congratulations on POTD!

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