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It's so cold in this cauldron of sadness. I'm drowning in a cesspit of darkness. When will it rain to wash these sorrows free? Before wicked waves drown me in the sea. Emotions naked like an Autumn tree, yearn to taste warm nectar from the queen bee. Stubbornly silent, buried in past pride, content to remain, till the soul has died. Hollow heart hungers for a soothing voice, so this solemn soul can dance in rejoice. Bitter silence leads to further despair, no words are left for this bond to repair. Tears flow like floods, creating an ocean, immersed, life flashes by in slow motion. Silent One Simple sonnet musings 15 December 2017

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Unseeking Seeker

Date: 9/15/2022 6:29:00 AM

A poignant, painful, soul piercing write ~ the vast void bears witness. A beautiful poem indeed, Silent One, so happy it has been featured for us all to savour

Vladislav Raven

Date: 12/24/2018 5:04:00 AM

Hi Silent, It is such sadness to read another of your simple musings this morning. This is such a sad write, each line touching the heart gently and stirring the emotions. Excellent poetry as always my friend. You always do emotion so well. I am sure I am crying. Let us say I stubbed my toe. Have a wonderful Christmas. Your friend always....Mike.

White Wolf

Date: 6/19/2018 5:48:00 PM

Such a pleasure to read this. I know I shouldn't get pleasure from depression, but, hey! What can I say? Good poetry no matter the subject always gives me some warmth! Great flow and rhythm.

Silent One
Date: 6/19/2018 5:50:00 PM

Thank you Wolf.. I am sure you were admiring the form not the sadness lol..

Normie Payton

Date: 2/6/2018 4:22:00 PM

Well then...I swear I'm not crying, Great job.

Silent One
Date: 2/6/2018 5:15:00 PM

Man up lad lol

Vera Duggan

Date: 12/30/2017 7:42:00 PM

Hi Silent, my favourite form of writing a Sonnet and such a beautiful poem, I love the line taste the warm nectar from the Queen Bee, so lovely thank you for sharing and take care.....Vera

Vickie Hurtt - Thayer

Date: 12/25/2017 3:48:00 PM

Whoa...LOVED IT!!! Vickie

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 12/25/2017 3:34:00 PM

Such a sad yet sublime textured poem, SO. Much heart wrenching depth of despair bubbling to the surface of liquid lucidity. Embracing the pain is a mental Herculean strain. But the wisdom in your words is like cool evening shower rain. Superb sonnet penned! Love and joy always.

Wendy Nipas

Date: 12/22/2017 2:55:00 PM

So interesting to see how different we can write about the same subject. Beautiful imagery. I love the second stanza. Sadness can be stubborn indeed.

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton

Date: 12/18/2017 5:43:00 PM

Boy O boy. I feel like throwing you a Life-Vest. Poignant.

Paul Callus

Date: 12/17/2017 12:41:00 PM

Sadness and despair are clearly projected by your words, S-1. Sometimes a word of comfort could help in the healing process, but unfortunately it's not always available. Regards // paul

Silent One
Date: 12/17/2017 1:28:00 PM

Thank you Paul, sometimes words are not enough, sadly...

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/17/2017 9:42:00 AM

As always , your verses compel the reader to think and admire their depth , imagery and quality my friend. This sonnet is truly superb! A fav.. Soupmail on the way after posting this comment

Silent One
Date: 12/17/2017 1:25:00 PM

Thank you Robert, glad you liked it so much.. Your sonnets are very good and that is a compliment..

Charlie Smith

Date: 12/16/2017 1:22:00 PM

Naked emotions for sure, well done SO, well done...

Silent One
Date: 12/17/2017 1:27:00 PM

Thank you Charlie..

James Swartz

Date: 12/16/2017 10:03:00 AM

Those last two lines are amazing! Another great poem you written here. Maybe these are the feelings some feel at this happy time of year?

Silent One
Date: 12/17/2017 1:28:00 PM

James, I think many will feel like this.. Thanks for the feedback..

Joanna Daniel

Date: 12/16/2017 9:01:00 AM

Gloomy write, Silent One, I can feel such immense sadness weighing me down sometimes..

Silent One
Date: 12/16/2017 9:33:00 AM

Thank you Jo, yes it is something we all feel..

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 12/16/2017 7:24:00 AM

The write coupled with the video is just amazing. Well written sonnet. Very emotional.

Silent One
Date: 12/16/2017 9:33:00 AM

Thank you Rhoda, I thought the GIF was perfect for the poem..

Akkina Downing

Date: 12/15/2017 10:09:00 PM

That video clip alone got my throat dried up. Your sonnet is STUNNING! Hugs and smiles :)

Silent One
Date: 12/16/2017 9:42:00 AM

Thank you Kina..

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/15/2017 9:16:00 PM

Silent One, your stunning imagery as always conveys your vivid emotions and portrays such sad shades of desperate melancholy. Transcendent poetry throughout, your sonnet's second stanza is especially deep and gave me pause to linger over... your closing couplet is dramatic and dark. The pic you chose was an apt representation of your write for sure. Stirring poetry my friend.

Silent One
Date: 12/16/2017 9:48:00 AM

Thank you, that means a lot coming from such a talented sonnet writer as yourself, this one is not metered though, except of a syllable count. I do not do meter, just like to write quickly and post..

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/15/2017 8:23:00 PM

wow, what a cauldron of sadness, silent one. And that picture. YOu come up with such emotional poems and pictures to go with them. I thought you said you wrote on the contest about age not mattering in a relationship. I think I misunderstood but this is just as nice a topic!

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/16/2017 7:58:00 PM

oh, I get it now. it turned into something else. That is how art often happens, Silent One.

Silent One
Date: 12/16/2017 9:49:00 AM

I do not enter contests, this was the sonnet I was referring to. When I started writing it, it was not supposed to be rhyme or a sonnet.. Just how it turned out..

Maria Williams

Date: 12/15/2017 8:07:00 PM

A Cauldron of Sadness...You had me reaching for the tissues too. A mark of a great writer able to draw his readers in like this. A wonderful write as always S1....Maria

Silent One
Date: 12/17/2017 1:55:00 AM

Thank you Maria..

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/15/2017 2:26:00 PM

- "Emotions naked like an Autumn Tree" an appropriate descriptive ... exposed to pain and cold - Many can relate to this in sadness and emotion, S.O. - Beautifully written - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Silent One
Date: 12/16/2017 9:51:00 AM

I agree.. Thank you Anne-Lise..

Lu Loo

Date: 12/15/2017 12:31:00 PM

What a beautiful sonnet sweet man...one of your best I would say...be blessed! - lullooo

Silent One
Date: 12/16/2017 9:52:00 AM

Thank you Lulloo...

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/15/2017 11:09:00 AM

Hi Silent, Boy did you deliver in this well written Sonnet. I could feel an intense sadness throughout the piece. Excellent job- Alexis

Silent One
Date: 12/16/2017 9:52:00 AM

Thank you Alexis..

Kelli White

Date: 12/15/2017 9:33:00 AM

A tissue for you to dry your tears faith and hope and I pray will erase your fears.

Silent One
Date: 12/16/2017 9:52:00 AM

Just a fictional poem Kelli.. Thank you for your kind wishes..

Judith S

Date: 12/15/2017 9:04:00 AM

A really amazing sonnet Silent One! This style seems so constraining for your usual amazing work that has no edges but I see you are a master at any style! So very, very sad and weighted with intense emotion. Your graphic is so appropriately disturbing. I have another favorite :)

Silent One
Date: 12/16/2017 9:53:00 AM

Thank you Judy...

John Gondolf

Date: 12/15/2017 8:57:00 AM

I can feel the emotions in this beautifully written sad sonnet. Nicely penned my friend.

Silent One
Date: 12/15/2017 11:30:00 AM

Thank you John...