An Empty Space Poem by Frederick Nellist

Only a dent in the pillow
where you lay by my side
That space is now empty
also a space in my heart
No tears or emotion
the comfort I feel is cold.

Where then now do you belong
have you found a vacant space
Past memories no longer sing
your pillow no longer awaits
I too am footloose and free
willing bells left to ring.

Betrayal brings no illusions
stolen years never replaced
Your absence no longer hurts
the road to hell lies ahead
Give me silent reasons why
I'm living my own life again.