Edge of Silence

Those who do not know the trials of love, 
do not ask the state of my heart

I've been left standing in the rain,
feeling like meaningless words,
searching for silent serenity,
away from turbulent thunder.

Safe in a sanctuary of solitude,
where the laments of lightning,
no longer harm my soft sanity.

Will speech be my foe, forever?

On the edge of silence,
losing all desire to speak, 
write or breath with time.
I read the promises of poets,
yet felt no intense impulsivity
in their ink, which made me think.

Is poetry a fictitious fellowship?

Words can be like crushed promises,
like fragile leaves of vulnerability,
waiting under twilight trees for death.
Sometimes loneliness is barbaric,
but when there's wilderness, there's magic.

As I stumbled upon her misguided quill,
the crimson shade of my soul,
felt warmer than cinnamon tea.

Her poetic wings had succumbed to slumber,
within a fragile cocoon crumbling with cracks.

First glimpse of her eremitic eyes,
I saw billions of solitary stars,
illuminating like golden tears,
so I kissed them without touching -
healing her, soothed my tired tongue.

She was the butterfly,
and I, her rose of desire.

In the absence of iced emotions,
like a thief in the night,
she stole my once forsaken heart.
Forgotten lost words returned,
as I lost control of flowing verses.

She had never read my poetry,
but was the one hidden behind verses.
Her voice sang a secret symphony,
who's melody makes my muse dance.

Was I even a wordsmith,
before you diversified my pen.

I know you are like the wind,

regardless how hard you blow -

I will forever calm each zephyr. 


Silent One
16 October 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Thomas Avatar
June 22, 2022 at 9:40 AM
Still drawing people in with your fantasy like words I see, me as well obviously :) I hope things have been peaceful on your end S1
Eslinger Avatar
February 28, 2022 at 9:25 AM
Silent…Anything but silent here! A master pen from s poet whom I wish I personally knewWith whom it would be safe to share the joys and agonies we poets endure. Tapped Fav before starting my comment. In top 10:of all poems I’ve ever read! penetrating. Vibrant choice of language. Complete. Will spmail you. Thanks for this
Kaianah Avatar
February 23, 2022 at 4:13 PM
Amazing and so deep.. I enjoyed reading this. I hope you are doing well and staying safe. ~Anna
Williams Avatar
February 6, 2022 at 10:17 PM
My words cannot express the beauty of your verses. Keep going.
Staton Avatar
January 29, 2022 at 4:11 PM
Wow!
Galia Avatar
January 23, 2022 at 11:27 PM
You pen down magical words.. Cheers!!
Tellaferro Avatar
December 21, 2021 at 2:12 PM
WOW! Just Wow. Power in silence, a rare beauty in this poem. Love it, I will be reading more of your work!
Romios Avatar
December 21, 2021 at 7:22 AM
Belated Congratulations Panagiota
Showalter Swift Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 12:49 PM
Zephyr...most beautiful of words Like a wind chime in warm night air...to me Love the image of a crumbling cocoon and the soothing of your tired tongue Sigh Ing
George   Avatar
December 11, 2021 at 10:50 PM
Witten from the depth of the soul...you are a poet through and through. Sincerely, Elaine
Johnson Avatar
November 26, 2021 at 6:46 PM
I saw the rain, the lighting, and heard the thunder in this masterful piece. Loved it. Blessings. Curtis.
Messina Avatar
November 19, 2021 at 4:02 AM
This is so good, S.O. Belated congrats on POTD.
Hamilton Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 11:47 AM
Another wonderfully emotive write. Belated congrats on all the accolades sure to come!
Daniel Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 12:50 AM
Another beauty from your inspired pen, SO, hope you are doing well:) enjoyed this one:)
Panagou Avatar
November 6, 2021 at 7:06 PM
Evokes many emotions. Highly musical. A joy to read :)
DiMino Avatar
November 2, 2021 at 6:36 AM
Proof that, all poetry is tied to the heart. When the heart is injured, like follows our pens -- everything for that matter. But poetry, the most important to the poet. I have shamefully asked myself sometimes, which do I love more, poetry or my love -- ouch! The love wins out, but poetry is a frightening close. Great write my friend! Fabulous imagery and use of words. Masterful really!
James Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 11:28 AM
An intense and emotional poem SO. Belated congratulations on your well deserved POTD. Emilia : )
Crismond  Avatar
October 24, 2021 at 12:28 PM
It seems slightly tragic when someone causes such a cosmic shit in your perception of reality. Yet, is seemingly unaware. I too have recently found my words. I hope you are well my friend.
Lawrence Avatar
October 19, 2021 at 6:20 PM
Wow...I desire to read this many times. To experience the dance of your emotions and pen. Beautiful journey into your soul, heart and mind. A FAV for me. Congratulations on POTD Silent One. Thank you for your vision. Blessings, Susan:)
Ray Choudhury Avatar
October 18, 2021 at 6:09 AM
Congratulations on your POTD. This poem is so serene - it reminds me of my favourite classic poet Rabindranath Tagore's Geetanjali. Love all the lines, especially this one - "In the absence of iced emotions, like a thief in the night, she stole my once forsaken heart. Forgotten lost words returned, as I lost control of flowing verses." Warmest wishes always ~ Mala
Lawless Avatar
October 18, 2021 at 5:22 AM
Oh, to relish the 'whispered' sounds of the forest. Beautifully done Constance.
Logan Avatar
October 18, 2021 at 2:41 AM
Comparing stars to golden tears is quite poetic. Congratulations on your potd.
Alex Avatar
October 17, 2021 at 11:43 PM
Words can be like crushed promises, like fragile leaves of vulnerability, waiting under twilight trees for death. Beautiful! Great Poem. Congratulations!
Seeker Avatar
October 17, 2021 at 11:25 PM
Need to feel rather than read this one, between the lines, congrats on POTD, Silent One
Roper Avatar
October 17, 2021 at 6:41 PM
Beautiful, my friend. Congratulations on your POTD.
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