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A Poet Is a Bridge

i believe we all have a poem in our hearts some need no metaphors for a poet is a bridge between words and emotions connecting hearts and souls through all four seasons my heart is not a guesthouse it's an asylum for the broken a treasure of memories of those forgotten so all the names written within it i place into a box to shelter from storms as long as there is oxygen i'll keep them warm but sometimes I am thunder because they are like lightening sometimes it's really frightening so i curse my heart for feeling too much sometimes it curses me for not forgiving enough maybe that's why when they move forward, i take a step backwards losing the gravity of my voice because sometimes i feel frozen isolated on an unknown island profoundly pondering about the equity of love it's not always fair - if ever all i ask from these strangers is to leave their ego at the door for dishonesty and hypocrisy disturbs one's tranquillity from silence of the womb to darkness of the tomb some pens remain dormant some suffer from insomnia life is not butterflies and lullabies so i keep writing in the hope one day someone will understand continuing to release emotive ink with a message in each poem hidden behind metaphors

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/13/2020 11:16:00 AM

WoW!!! Such a transcendent poem, SO. The elevation of consciousness it evokes is pulse ethereal. This beautiful poem was written on firmament paper. In essence, it is a celestial gem. In deed, it is a muse pillar in the cosmic realm of Innervision. Thank you for sharing this blessed cerebral ink, my dear friend. Love and peace always.

Silent One
Date: 11/14/2020 9:26:00 AM

Thank you.. Sometimes, I struggle to feel words, I think Ive come across some many fake people, who just say things, its difficult.. For me it is all about the actions... I appreciate your kindness my friend.

Freddie Robinson Jr.
Date: 11/13/2020 11:24:00 AM

In response to your reply to Regina E. comment: Your genius is in your words. Just simply saying ... Love you, brother. Smiles and smiles of love always.

Vernon Witmer

Date: 11/11/2020 4:09:00 PM

I like the direct, personal style of your writing Silent One. I am new to Poetry Soup but have added myself to your followers list as I so identify with your spiritual quest. Melancholic Tree was one of my favs. I am still reading your prolific file and enjoying. Thank you for being here.

Silent One
Date: 11/14/2020 9:26:00 AM

Thank you.. I must say Melancholic tree is my favourite poem.

Brynda Mara

Date: 11/9/2020 12:45:00 PM

I would like to thank you for your comment this morning. you surely are a prolific poet. I'm just learning how to navigate this site. your comment and your poems was a breeze of fresh air.

Silent One
Date: 11/9/2020 12:46:00 PM

If you need any help feel free to ask. Thank you

Jt Nyx

Date: 11/8/2020 1:18:00 PM

It is always nice to read your work. I liked this poem. I enjoy it when a writer can paint a picture easily with their words. Great work. Jess

Silent One
Date: 11/9/2020 6:10:00 AM

Thank you..

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 11/7/2020 3:28:00 PM

Hello Silent One … a very fine appraisal of poets. To reach inside other souls is the gift of appreciation - thank you Silent One - Lindsay

Silent One
Date: 11/8/2020 5:07:00 AM

Thank you..

Kamran Rashid

Date: 11/1/2020 6:38:00 PM

Nicely taken words from the fridge, defining in a true context of a poet being a bridge..lovely write

Silent One
Date: 11/8/2020 5:07:00 AM

Thank you..

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/29/2020 7:39:00 AM

WoW! Silent, You poem is deep and well written as usual. I agree , the sentiments of a poet being a bridge. I’ll never understand you saying “ Simple musings. Have a wonderful day my friend:-) Alexis

Silent One
Date: 11/8/2020 5:08:00 AM

Thank you..

John Castellenas

Date: 10/24/2020 7:46:00 AM

The poem is so good. I had to read again. Honest and powerful words shared dear poet.

Silent One
Date: 10/24/2020 12:51:00 PM

Thank you..

Beata Agustin

Date: 10/21/2020 9:58:00 PM

Thanks for sharing this with these prudent lines reverberating in my soul: "for dishonesty and hypocrisy disturbs one's tranquility." God bless you.

Silent One
Date: 10/24/2020 12:51:00 PM

Thank you..

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/19/2020 1:35:00 PM

" leave their ego at the door" - this is all we can ask from our readers, and from ourself also. Nicely penned, my friend. Metaphors hide and mask things forever from me, I am horrible at deciphering them.

Silent One
Date: 10/19/2020 2:45:00 PM

Thank you Caren, i find them difficult to understand sometimes, also..

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/19/2020 1:25:00 PM

for dishonesty and hypocrisy disturbs one's tranquility, life is not butterflies and lullabies/ The sum of life in its suffering and joy. May you find more joy!

Silent One
Date: 10/19/2020 2:45:00 PM

Thank you..

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 10/18/2020 9:52:00 AM

A poet has the gift of words and the power to connect them to sentiments and thoughts.. A poet is empowered to assure one of the loftiest missions.. to give voice to those voiceless.. to bring to life "those forgotten".. An inner candle that radiates with light and beauty though melting and burning from the inside.. A mission of Love, though divinely beautiful, it is emotionally exhausting.. A poet is also a bridge for his very torment, pondering, love, pain, isolation and alienation.. achingly inking in great musings what could be said and for a reader to decrypt his similes and metaphors.. Still "there are things that can never be said out loud"! I so much liked and enjoyed your poem.. so many profound thoughts raised wonderfully, Silent One! A great musing and a wonderful song! Best regards and blessings.

Silent One
Date: 10/18/2020 3:00:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely comment..

Vijay Galia

Date: 10/17/2020 11:08:00 AM

If it's Sachin for batting, you are for Writing. Period

Silent One
Date: 10/17/2020 12:00:00 PM

Sachin has retired.... I like Joe Root. He is a gentleman cricketer.

Zoleka Mannie

Date: 10/17/2020 7:53:00 AM

WOW. I am learning from reading your work. Becoming the words themselves.

Silent One
Date: 10/17/2020 12:00:00 PM

For a published author to say that it means a lot... Thank you

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/17/2020 4:57:00 AM

Such a talented poet you are S.O, you keep everyone in your heart, but sometime this becomes frightening but you especially, should never worry about your heart not giving enough and further more that you are not forgiving enough - you are the most honest poet I have come across and each of your poems gives us a message - your kindness, honesty, and loyalty to poetry soup is a joy - you are quite right about ego also, it should be left outside the door, many profess they do, but don,t. H & B Jenn.

Silent One
Date: 10/17/2020 7:03:00 AM

Sometimes you have to protect your heart... Thank you for your sweet and kind words

Memphis Stacks

Date: 10/16/2020 11:53:00 PM

Thank You! Amazing!

Silent One
Date: 10/17/2020 3:16:00 AM

Thanks Memphis... cool name.

Matt Coffelt

Date: 10/16/2020 8:42:00 PM

First off I wanna thank you for your kind words! I’ve been writing since I was 16 and have never put my work to the public before. I hope that if I can make anyone feel what I felt I’ve done my job. I’m a huge fan and love this piece.

Silent One
Date: 10/17/2020 3:16:00 AM

Thank you, glad you have started posting.. I wrote when I was young, but then stopped for decades and only started putting my poem online since 2015...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/16/2020 8:04:00 PM

creative imagery, Silent One, which you do so well! Great musings.

Silent One
Date: 10/17/2020 3:17:00 AM

Thank you Andrea..

Tim Riding

Date: 10/16/2020 6:02:00 PM

Touches all the right places, whether you like it or not, which I do. Nice to see it written this way as it hits all the right spots. Well done.

Silent One
Date: 10/17/2020 3:19:00 AM

Thank you, I think formatting is important and I thought not full punctuation would help the rawness of the emotions...

Heidi Sands

Date: 10/16/2020 2:28:00 PM

Well written Silent One. This is inspirational. We are gifted with the talent to write and it is a purpose to reach others. You can do this. I can relate to this poem too. Well done. A FAV :)

Silent One
Date: 10/16/2020 3:48:00 PM

Thank you as are you a gifted poet who writes from her heart...

Angela Crabtree

Date: 10/16/2020 1:40:00 PM

"continuing to release emotive ink with a message in each poem" is exactly what you do well, Silent One! ~Angie

Silent One
Date: 10/16/2020 3:49:00 PM

As do you Angela...Thank you..

W.A. Cholt

Date: 10/16/2020 1:21:00 PM

Another gem. What can be said through the poetic form seems to be endless. Well done.

Silent One
Date: 10/16/2020 3:49:00 PM

Indeed.,.Thank yoi

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/16/2020 11:49:00 AM

Your "heart is not a guesthouse, it's an asylum for the broken" That is both sad and soothing, all at the same time. We all encourage and heal, inspire and uplift- in our own way. "life is not butterflies and lullabies" True, but I like to caress those moments as much as possible. My heart likes to linger in the clouds and it shows through my poetry. You are right, "A poet is a Bridge" ~ Brandy

Silent One
Date: 10/17/2020 12:14:00 PM

I would never let someone take advantage... Always see past the manipulators and narcisissts... Thank you

Brandy Nicole
Date: 10/16/2020 5:35:00 PM

Sometimes, hearts that are guesthouses, they get taken advantage of. Always be careful. ~ Brandy

Silent One
Date: 10/16/2020 3:50:00 PM

All hearts are different some are guesthouses some are hollow... Thank you