Lin Lane Poet Free verse

Do You Hear What I Feel

You hold me in the palm of your hand like a bird,
but take heed, for I live in your poems, every word.
To you they're pages bound in glue, without a voice.
And yet, they speak of love to me, your veiled bride,
timidly asking, "Do you wish to change your mind?"

I wait for your answer, whispering, "This shall not be,"
holding my breath and hoping to make you see
that behind my smile, life is but a single word, "You..."

My flowers are withering; my eyes hold back tears,
while you hesitate to say, "Until death do we part."
You hover between truth and a lie as I meekly say,
"My heart knows it will always be you and I."

Here I stand, in a wedding dress, telling my story,
while your eyes search mine as I murmur our vows.
I know you can hear every solemn word I speak, 
but I wonder... do you hear what I feel?



December 1, 2021
Inspired By A Translation Poem Contest
Sponsored by Malabika Ray Choudhury

Based on the translation by Henry A. Smith, 
of 'The Poetess ' by German Poet, Gertrud Kolmar.

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Malabika Ray Choudhury December 14, 2021 at 5:31 AM Congratulations on your well-deserved win. You created a lovely poem! Thank you for participating. Love ~ Mala Lin Lane December 14, 2021 at 5:34 AM Thanks so very much for the honor of placing in your contest, Mala. It was a challenge that I enjoyed taking.

Christuraj Alex December 13, 2021 at 9:42 PM Every line is beautifully created. Your many other poems too are very beautiful. Congratulations! Lin Lane December 14, 2021 at 5:33 AM Thank you very much, Chris.

Paula Goldsmith December 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM WOW!!! What a write. It is too bad one cannot hear feelings. They hurt just as much as words. Have a great/blessed day................. Lin Lane December 14, 2021 at 5:33 AM I think it's bad enough to feel hurt, but there is sound heard in weeping. Thank you so very much for your comments, Paula.

Bill Baker December 5, 2021 at 3:58 PM I love these last two lines, "I know you can hear every solemn word I speak, but I wonder... do you hear what I feel?" Powerful poem, well written, with a lot to think about in the message. Thanks for sharing your poetry, Lin .... Bill Lin Lane December 5, 2021 at 4:37 PM Bill, I guess weekends finds a lot of poets off doing other things, but you're the only one to comment on this one today, and I'm grateful that you enjoyed it. Thank you.