Silent One Poet Free verse

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. November 13, 2020 at 11:16 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 November 14, 2020 at 9:26 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. November 13, 2020 at 11:24 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 November 11, 2020 at 4:09 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 November 14, 2020 at 9:26 AM Thank you.. I must say Melancholic tree is my favourite poem.

Brynda Mara November 9, 2020 at 12:45 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 November 9, 2020 at 12:46 PM If you need any help feel free to ask. Thank you

Jessica Thompson November 8, 2020 at 1:18 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 November 9, 2020 at 6:10 AM Thank you..

Lindsay Laurie November 7, 2020 at 3:28 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 November 8, 2020 at 5:07 AM Thank you..

Kamran Rashid November 1, 2020 at 6:38 PM Nicely taken words from the fridge, defining in a true context of a poet being a bridge..lovely write Silent One November 8, 2020 at 5:07 AM Thank you..

Alexis Y. October 29, 2020 at 7:39 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 November 8, 2020 at 5:08 AM Thank you..

John Castellenas October 24, 2020 at 7:46 AM The poem is so good. I had to read again. Honest and powerful words shared dear poet. Silent One October 24, 2020 at 12:51 PM Thank you..

Beata Agustin October 21, 2020 at 9:58 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 October 24, 2020 at 12:51 PM Thank you..

Caren Krutsinger October 19, 2020 at 1:35 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 October 19, 2020 at 2:45 PM Thank you Caren, i find them difficult to understand sometimes, also..

Kim Rodrigues October 19, 2020 at 1:25 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 October 19, 2020 at 2:45 PM Thank you..

Besma Riabi Dziri October 18, 2020 at 9:52 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 October 18, 2020 at 3:00 PM Thank you for your lovely comment..

Vijay Galia October 17, 2020 at 11:08 AM If it's Sachin for batting, you are for Writing. Period Silent One October 17, 2020 at 12:00 PM Sachin has retired.... I like Joe Root. He is a gentleman cricketer.

Lyaioz Mannie October 17, 2020 at 7:53 AM WOW. I am learning from reading your work. Becoming the words themselves. Silent One October 17, 2020 at 12:00 PM For a published author to say that it means a lot... Thank you

Jennifer Proxenos October 17, 2020 at 4:57 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 October 17, 2020 at 7:03 AM Sometimes you have to protect your heart... Thank you for your sweet and kind words

Memphis Stacks October 16, 2020 at 11:53 PM Thank You! Amazing! Silent One October 17, 2020 at 3:16 AM Thanks Memphis... cool name.

Matt Coffelt October 16, 2020 at 8:42 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 October 17, 2020 at 3:16 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 October 16, 2020 at 8:04 PM creative imagery, Silent One, which you do so well! Great musings. Silent One October 17, 2020 at 3:17 AM Thank you Andrea..

Tim Riding October 16, 2020 at 6:02 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 October 17, 2020 at 3:19 AM Thank you, I think formatting is important and I thought not full punctuation would help the rawness of the emotions...

Heidi Sands October 16, 2020 at 2:28 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 October 16, 2020 at 3:48 PM Thank you as are you a gifted poet who writes from her heart...

Angela Crabtree October 16, 2020 at 1:40 PM "continuing to release emotive ink with a message in each poem" is exactly what you do well, Silent One! ~Angie Silent One October 16, 2020 at 3:49 PM As do you Angela...Thank you..

W.A. Cholt October 16, 2020 at 1:21 PM Another gem. What can be said through the poetic form seems to be endless. Well done. Silent One October 16, 2020 at 3:49 PM Indeed.,.Thank yoi

Brandy Nicole October 16, 2020 at 11:49 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 October 17, 2020 at 12:14 PM I would never let someone take advantage... Always see past the manipulators and narcisissts... Thank you Brandy Nicole October 16, 2020 at 5:35 PM Sometimes, hearts that are guesthouses, they get taken advantage of. Always be careful. ~ Brandy Silent One October 16, 2020 at 3:50 PM All hearts are different some are guesthouses some are hollow... Thank you

Peter Dome October 16, 2020 at 11:13 AM Brilliant analagies.Very well writtren and cleverly wrote. well done. Silent One October 16, 2020 at 11:34 AM Thank you..

Victor Buhagiar October 16, 2020 at 9:42 AM Indeed a very deep poem. Makes one think hard on life in general. ~~ Silent One October 16, 2020 at 11:35 AM Thanks..

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