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No Vacancy
June 18, 2015
No vacancy.
My apologies.
For every room on my body is inhabited
by lies and dreams that never broke through to reality.
I wish it was easy
to give you the key to Room 302, but it’s already occupied
by the one that introduced me to adulthood.
Room 146? The maid hasn’t gotten around to
cleaning out the memories of the previous guest
who christened my naïve lips.
Maybe Room 410 or 412, you ask? The fingertip suites?
Sorry, but they’re already interlocked with another’s.
Once again, I apologize.
No vacancy.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
© Andrea S., Oakhurst, CA
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hwoodruff98 said...
on Apr. 12 2017 at 10:47 pm
Wow, the extended metaphor in this was beautiful; I really enjoyed it. The poem flowed nicely, and I thought the "Sorry, not sorry" tone of it was fantastic. The voice of the speaker so accurately combined with the extended metaphor to show someone who is tired of opening up to people and being hurt/doesn't have the desire to let someone else into her life. All in all, this was very well-written.
I think this poem is one of the few that could've benefited from being longer--I really wanted to see you stretch the history of this hotel metaphor-thing, describing all the rooms left abandoned with wet stains on the bed and broken vases, but reading this alone was lovely on its own. Great job!
simple_effect SILVER said...
on Aug. 13 2015 at 8:38 am
*I'm (sorry)
Tongue_Blep PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 1 2015 at 3:18 pm
This is beautiful, really enjoyed reading this and I hope you continue your work! :) ~ Free :)(;
simple_effect SILVER said...
on Jul. 6 2015 at 4:33 pm
Thanks! I glad you think that, it means a lot!
AvengeMyBrokenSong GOLD said...
on Jul. 1 2015 at 2:11 pm
This is amazing! I'm so glad you are gracing us all with your talent, thank you:)
simple_effect SILVER said...
on Jun. 26 2015 at 5:24 pm
Thanks so much!
Thanks for taking the time to read this. :)