Hello There Poet Rhyme

Don'T Speak

Sitting alone with so much to say, 
but no one to say it to.
Doubt, fear, and shame rule every day; 
so much you’ve already been through.

Who can you trust? What is their take?
Will they find acceptance in choices you make?
Will they be true? Are they bound to forsake?
There is no guarantee what they’ll do.

It’s impossible to know 
if there’s some hidden goal, 
and so hard to see up ahead
when vision’s been blurred 
from lies that you’ve heard
and hope dangles by a fine thread.

And, if you forgive, 
you’re afraid you'll forget;
your heart has already been broken.
So, you force your mouth closed and stay safe, I suppose?
It’s a choice leaving words left unspoken.



8/30/19
Contest: Silence
Sponsored by: Silent One

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Quoth Theraven September 14, 2019 at 11:46 PM HT, I like this poem. Afraid to forget and hopeful forgiveness dangling from this fine poetic thread..from new beginnings, til the end. -Richard Hello There September 15, 2019 at 11:56 AM A beautiful response, Richard... Thank you ~

John Hamilton September 10, 2019 at 12:53 PM I see I've been missing some good poetry glad I passed by your way, this reflects my feelings most days, indeed hard to trust these days! Hello There September 10, 2019 at 3:33 PM I'm so glad you passed this way as well :) Sorry this is so easily relatable... It's not a great way to think or feel. Peace, John ~

Richard Lamoureux September 5, 2019 at 9:23 AM I enjoyed this contemplative piece. Yes sometimes holding back is a wise choice, but it can be a lonely one as well. Hello There September 5, 2019 at 10:35 AM Lonely, indeed. Thank you, Richard.

Arturo Michael September 1, 2019 at 4:53 AM In the jungle of life one false move and you're bitten...sometimes you better don't speak...Nice one Hello There September 1, 2019 at 10:41 AM Exactly. Even the truest of hearts with the best of intentions must sometimes weigh every move... Thank you so much for stopping by, leaving a comment, and sharing your take, Arturo. I appreciate it :)

Chris Green August 30, 2019 at 11:59 AM That was really cool. I read the rules for this contest and it is not an easy one but you sure made it look that way. I really enjoyed this and wish you much luck in the contest Hello There August 30, 2019 at 1:29 PM Thank you, Chris. I know a little too much about the topic, so I thought I would just go for it and see where it led. I'm glad you enjoyed this :)

Pat Adams August 30, 2019 at 7:34 AM You have a talent for rhyme. That's what I like the most. I always say I'm not a poet, I'm a rhymer!....Well written!.....pat Hello There August 30, 2019 at 11:40 AM Thank you, pat! I feel the same about the rhyming... and the 'poet' thing ;) Thank you for stopping by!

Pashang Salehi August 30, 2019 at 1:36 AM Hello there, how are you? There is no goal... I am with you. Hello There August 30, 2019 at 11:37 AM Hello Pashang. I am fine, thank you ~ and thank you for your kind reply.