Silent Cell Phone

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry

It isn’t a sudden realization that fell from the sky like an unexpected deluge of rain – that she’s alone without him. But the insight flashes on every wall in the house like a persistent advertisement on television. Dodging its audacity staring her in the face is impossible. Its reflection glowers back at her in each mirror. And yet, don’t misconstrue, this share of vulnerability isn’t about loneliness. Her ‘me’ time is welcomed at the right time, but when he’s gone, there’s no pretending. Too many miles stretch in between her address and loved ones. Friendships reside in the past. Staring at the silent cell phone lying on the table, she wishes it to buzz and shimmy closer to her. The doorbell longs to chime in days of old. No one to laugh with, no one for idle conversation, no one to care. The only noise is the reassurance that she is alone, and it booms through her aching heart like a relentless bass beat.

life partner brings joy
‘me time’ brings satisfaction
friends faded with time

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69 thoughts on “Silent Cell Phone”

  13. WOW Lauren, love this:
    “The only noise is the reassurance that she is alone, and it booms through her aching heart like a relentless bass beat.”
    🤔 Deep, emotional and truly thought-provoking my friend. 😊🙏🏼🤗

    1. Aww, thanks for your wonderful words, Kym! Sometimes, poetry must speak of the sadness because life isn’t always filled with smiles. I appreciate your comment very much. Have a marvelous Monday, my friend. ❤️🌷🤗💐

  15. Oh that closing was so powerful and heavy, Lauren! I feel sorry for her! I enjoyed your writing, and hope you are having a good weekend!

    1. Aww, thanks, Steve! I know, some circumstances aren’t the cheeriest, and poetry must tell the story. 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed this piece though, and the weekend was good. Hope yours was too! Now back to work. Have a great week ahead, my friend.

      1. I agree, and think it’s important to write about all circumstances in life if we are to hold ourselves up as a compassionate race.

        It’s been a great long weekend, thanks, after some very full weeks of volunteer work. A great week to you, as well, my friend. 🤗

  16. This really hit home, Lauren. The silence after someone leaves, even for a short while, can be deafening. I know that feeling of staring at my phone, wishing it would come alive.

    1. Hi Ritish, I want to say that I’m glad this resonates, but it’s sad, so I don’t want to say that. 🙂 But you know what I mean. I’m sure this circumstance resonates with most people at some time in their life. I appreciate you chiming in, always. Have a wonderful week ahead.

  19. I love the nuances in this, Lauren. So much is reliant on choice when it comes to relationships, and without choice, the world doesn’t feel right. Loneliness and missing are hard emotions to live with. Beautiful poetry.

    1. Thanks for your wonderful comment, Diana. Well said. It’s interesting to read the different comments because this piece could either be perceived as her husband died, or that she simply misses him if he’s gone for a period of time. A revelation still tough on the heart. Thanks again! ❤️

  20. Aces on the writing, dear Lauren.

    Loneliness I know, but may I never feel the one you have penned so elegantly.

    On a completely different issue, your writing just keeps getting more enticing.

    ❦🌹🌟❦🌹🌟

  22. Sometimes we sacrifice a lot of who we are and what we desire in order to be part of someone’s life. I’ve lost my sense of self too many times in past relationships where I felt I had to abandon what was important to me in order to be the person I was supposed to be for her. It makes for an awfully lonely existence, and being lonely in a relationship is worse than being lonely while alone. I may be off-target on my interpretation, but that’s what came to mind when I read this one. It has a sense of abject loneliness to it, a sadness that speaks of loss. It’s so well-written, too. Superb work, my friend. 😊

    1. I’m sorry you had to endure relationships where you couldn’t be yourself, Mike. Those weren’t healthy to be in anyway. And I agree about feeling lonely in a relationship as opposed to being alone. I can relate back in my twenties before my husband and I met. Also, you’re not off-target. This poem is about loneliness and loss, but it’s been interesting reading the comments. It be about a loved one’s passing, and from another pov, it could be from a breakup, or when the other partner has simply gone away for a period of time. I like the fact that this poem prompts a variety of scenarios. 🙂 Thanks so much for your kind words, dear friend. 🥰

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