Empty Rooms – Poem by Me – adventures of a typical high school student

I like emptiness until you leave. Look at this room,
a blank canvas, space for us to make our own. 
The light bounces off the white walls and your smile,
our voices echo through the halls, large shadows
of our own laughter. Let this emptiness be hope, 
promise, a starting point. I can't walk into an empty
room with you and be sad anymore. Even walking
away is only a reminder there's something better 
for us in the works, and we'll find it, together.

I hope you enjoyed this piece! I don’t understand how so many of the poems I write end up about relationships or at least appear to be about relationships when I’m not in one. The inspiration for this piece was not romantic at all– I started off with the image of our house being emptier now that my grandma’s moved out. Clearly my subconscious is up to something! Please feel free to share feedback and writing challenges in the comments. Stay safe and healthy out there.

Brooke