SILENCE/QUIET
Posted by Bob Jacobs on Apr 17th, 2017 in Poetry
A man is alone in a room. There is no one to talk to, There is silence. Even the sound of outside traffic Or the hum of electricity Does not eliminate the silence. When there is no one to share your thoughts, your feelings, There is silence. Silence is not the absence of sound, It is the absence of companionship, …
Waiting
Posted by Bob Jacobs on Dec 30th, 2016 in Poetry
Waiting for her to put on her makeup Does she really need to? Waiting for the waitress to bring the check. If she doesn’t come in five minutes I’m leaving. Waiting for the dog to pee Soon I’ll be joining him. Waiting for the mailman Why? It’s just ads and bills. Waiting for the doctor to call me With the …