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Battles with silence

“Let me be strong, for to be anything else is to languish in the abyss of compromise and to descend to places of impoverishment so destitute that they will squelch my soul and crush my heart.”
Craig D Lounsbrough 

When left to languish in lament.
Metaphorical swords become tired
from words portrayed through bloodshed.

Misery is a master of manipulation,
pulling strings of sorrow,
personifying portraits of puppets in pain.
When dreams and desires disappear,
nonchalantly negating nocturnal nigrifying nightmares,
a heavy heart hoarding hurt is helpless,
crawling like a caterpillar without a cocoon.

In an anthology of anguish,
spirit withers in a lyrical language,
lost in lanes of latent lament,
so we search for signs to our secret sanctum,
to heal broken wings of bandaged butterflies.

When hope, like carnations of death, crumbles,
resembling crying chrysanthemums.
Tepid tears of tribulation,
trickle in trails of tired tinges of insecurities -
yet we still yearn for an expurgated Eden.

In the internal insanity of suffering,
sanity searches for a relief from repression,
as our existence can emanate into
a chalice full of missed challenges,
if we do not learn from life's lessons.
When trauma reverberates on repeat.
Words are as fragile as a beautiful ballerina,
without a ballad in a ballet of broken hearts.
Yet our pens crave to dance on virgin fibers.

Our souls are an essence of evanescent emotions.

There are no winners in battles with silence.
In the rationale of reason.
raging rutilant ink pleads to pour
puddles of purifying poetry,
gracefully releasing breaths of suppression -
A speechless saviour for timid tongues.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Goldsmith Avatar
November 10, 2023 at 1:16 PM
Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! Your "Languish" is a powerful write. The line I liked best, well all of them. Great Write.... Have a great day............
Bowring Avatar
November 9, 2023 at 11:36 PM
Outstanding and breathtaking dear SO. So, so much to reflect upon here and admire. Terrific use of masterful, created words and full of beautifully executed techniques. I’m learning more about alliteration and here is a masterclass! In awe of you and your immense, talented gift! Such a captivating poet. :):)
Dietrich Avatar
November 9, 2023 at 7:22 PM
Hope this got a first place. It is so wonderful.
Roper Avatar
November 9, 2023 at 6:03 PM
So many lines with imagery and metaphors. Congratulation on your win Enjoyed reading my friend. Many blessings your way my friend.
May Avatar
November 9, 2023 at 2:20 PM
Congrats on your win Silent
Anaya Avatar
November 9, 2023 at 9:22 AM
"In an anthology of anguish, spirit withers in a lyrical language, lost in lanes of latent lament....wonderful poetry SO. I'm in love with the last stanza, we mustn't suppress our words. B0l in the contest!
Andresen Avatar
November 9, 2023 at 8:57 AM
- Always impressed written, S.O. ... with deep feelings - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
November 9, 2023 at 6:59 AM
An enjoyable rendering, Silent One. As it has been noted by others, I found your alliteration quite exhilarating, my friend. My compliments on your honorable placement in Constance contest. Aloha, William
May Avatar
November 9, 2023 at 2:39 AM
Great use of alliteration in this this poem, Well penned Silent
Buhagiar Avatar
November 9, 2023 at 1:45 AM
Misery is a master of manipulation: apart from the alliteration, this line should teach us a lot. A great poem. Blessings.
Rolland Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 10:30 PM
if we do not learn from life's lessons. When trauma reverberates on repeat. Words are as fragile as a beautiful ballerina, just splendid and to think about deeply thanks poet
Poet Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 7:23 PM
Dear Silent One, It's great to see you posting again, and I must admit that you continue to amaze me. This is genuine and powerful; your manner of describing and framing feelings is incredibly moving. It is exceptionally rich in alliteration and analogies all over—such an intriguing poem, full of vivid images. I enjoyed the flowing alliterations. You have a distinct gift and an unrivaled ability to make masterpieces...diction and language are lovely brush strokes. A fave.
Hind Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Very heavy subject manner...I enjoyed this poem. :)
DiMino Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 5:21 PM
"as our existence can emanate into a chalice full of missed challenges, if we do not learn from life's lessons" -- We repeat our lessons, until learned. History does attest throughout. Excellent read!
Baker Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 4:30 PM
Great quote to introduce your exquisite poetry, Silent One. Your vocabulary sends me to the dictionary but is excellent and always used correctly. The long alliterative lines are magnificent and the nuggets of wisdom, pleasing. Another FAV for my list! Thanks for sharing your gift of poetic communication with us. Good luck in the contest, my friend. Bill
Pandit Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 6:18 AM
Splendidly resonating with alliteration and metaphors throughout, SO. Misery is a master of manipulation, pulling strings of sorrow---In an anthology of anguish, spirit withers in a lyrical language, lost in lanes of latent lament--A FAVE for the weaving of such words that speak brilliantly.
Empress Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 6:08 AM
Dear Silent one, its so good to see you post again after a while, ans i must say as always This is so heartfelt and evocative, your way with expressing and phrasing emotions is deeply moving and so poetic with exquisite diction and seamlessly flowing alliterations that convey so much in such an impeccable manner. The flow of your word weaving is as always so beautiful and captivating! I love the quote used here as well! Goes well with the theme of the poem and prompt that you’ve chosen to write-
Empress Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 6:12 AM
I really love the lines “ In an anthology of anguish, spirit withers in a lyrical language“ whoa deep! “ Yet our pens crave to dance on virgin fibers.“ so true and soul hitting! “ Words are as fragile as a beautiful ballerina,“ you’ve said that so beautifully! I agree with your thoughts here and i think many poets and artists can resonate with these lines, as they are so true! Sometimes we suppress and in silence we express through poetry and when overwhelmed we let our pens rest! You’ve delivered a profound write! And that last line says it all! I loved reading this really! Im sure will do very well in the contest! Goodluck! Definitely a fave for me
Alhemaidy Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 5:47 AM
Good read! Good luck!
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