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Even In Silence We Have Our Words

sometimes we are afraid to jump but we take the leap sometimes when we fall deeply it's not our limbs injured sometimes what is meant for us hurts too much sometimes nothing makes sense confusion reigns supreme sometimes we only have tears to express emotions sometimes some see the facade only a few see reality sometimes our heart breaks but we love again sometimes we die inside but we still breathe sometimes we become machines but we are still human sometimes we see the stars but not the moon sometimes when we follow the moon we forget the stars sometimes we look back in regret but we move on sometimes in metaphorical storms we have poetry always when we are silent we have our words
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Crabtree Avatar
November 13, 2020 at 4:55 PM
I love the way you used sometimes throughout and then changed it up at the end. Threw me off at first. Great poem, Silent One :)
One Avatar
November 14, 2020 at 9:24 AM
Thank you..
Summers Avatar
October 19, 2020 at 9:36 AM
I like how relatable the poem is. Your repetition works well. Great read to start the day.
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November 14, 2020 at 9:24 AM
Thank you..
Babcock Avatar
August 5, 2020 at 4:15 PM
Awesome love the last stanza. love phyl
One Avatar
November 14, 2020 at 9:24 AM
Thank you..
Poetrysoup Avatar
August 1, 2020 at 8:40 AM
Brilliant
One Avatar
August 4, 2020 at 8:25 AM
thanks.
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August 1, 2020 at 9:03 AM
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La France Avatar
July 31, 2020 at 8:22 AM
Silent, congratulations on poem of the week with this beautiful write, enjoy the honor _Constance
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August 4, 2020 at 8:25 AM
Thank you..
Mcintosh Avatar
July 31, 2020 at 4:09 AM
I LOVE THIS so much, SO. You're brilliant and a true poet in every way!!! I so love your words and am so glad you have them. God bless you my friend... this is a fave :)
One Avatar
August 4, 2020 at 8:25 AM
Thank you for your sweet words.
Watt Avatar
July 30, 2020 at 8:25 AM
Congratulations on POTW, my poetry friend!
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August 4, 2020 at 8:25 AM
Thank you..
Watt Avatar
July 30, 2020 at 8:24 AM
SO, each one of these little stanzas is like a pearl being formed in the crucible of pain, hurt, regret, and loss, with a gem of wisdom as the result. I love too many to mention, but "sometimes in metaphorical storms / we have poetry" is a favorite. I like how the final stanza changes the pattern of "sometimes" to "always", for we always have our words, which offer consolation not only to ourselves but to others whom have similarly suffered. This speaks to my heart and is going in my faves.
One Avatar
August 4, 2020 at 8:33 AM
Thank you, this was something that came to me on a Sunday morning.. I had not will to write, but thought, I should write.. So happy with this one.
Nicole Avatar
July 26, 2020 at 4:46 PM
Your words will always touch the heart in some way. Even in silent moments. Congratulations Silent One, on Poem of the Week. :) Brandy
One Avatar
August 4, 2020 at 8:34 AM
Thank you...
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 26, 2020 at 1:20 PM
Congratulations on having this pensive poem honored with poem of the week Silent! I ponder many of these same things. Blessings xxoo
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August 4, 2020 at 8:34 AM
Thank you..
Cunningham Avatar
July 26, 2020 at 10:29 AM
Plenty to ponder in your verse S. O., nice choice for POTW, congratulations. Tom
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August 4, 2020 at 8:34 AM
Thank you..
Kauffman Avatar
July 26, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Congratulations SO on your POTW! So many delightful phrases and images - "sometimes we see the stars but not the moon,"sometimes we follow the moon but forget the stars." Even though life's perspective constantly changes, as you so rightly say "we have our words" always!
One Avatar
August 4, 2020 at 8:34 AM
Thank you.. Yes, we have our words and we should never underestimate their power..
Gilmour Avatar
July 26, 2020 at 9:30 AM
Such beautiful simple musings, that truly touched my heart SO. This should be Poem of the Year ~ thank you so much for expressing the thoughts in your head SO in your own unique way. A FAVE for me... With kindest thoughts Ann xx
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August 4, 2020 at 8:40 AM
Thank you.. You are too kind. so many better poems than this that are worthy of poem of the year..
Pandit Avatar
July 26, 2020 at 8:05 AM
Congrats SO on poem of the week recognition this poem so richly deserves.
One Avatar
August 4, 2020 at 8:41 AM
Thank you..
Evans Avatar
July 25, 2020 at 7:54 AM
One day when I grow up I'll be able to "scribble" like you. Nice poem my friend...................peace!
One Avatar
August 4, 2020 at 8:41 AM
Im sure you scribbles are so much better.. Thank you..
Krutsinger Avatar
July 25, 2020 at 12:19 AM
Sometimes Silent One is not going to write today but he does anyway. Sometimes the ramblings of just such a poem make so much sense, these words end up on my FAV list. This is one of those some times.
One Avatar
August 4, 2020 at 8:41 AM
Thank you..
DiMino Avatar
July 24, 2020 at 7:13 AM
A masterpiece!! Profound and yet easily read and understood. The essence of perfect poetry -- not to create a new vocabulary...but to make all seem new and inspired. Too good to say enough. Love the sense and wisdom as well. Love it! A fav....
One Avatar
August 4, 2020 at 8:42 AM
Thank you.. I am not worthy of such praise..
Gentile Avatar
July 23, 2020 at 12:21 PM
Such very wise musings Silent One! Yes the words won't abandon us if we do not abandon them! Happy Thursday
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August 4, 2020 at 8:42 AM
Thank you..
Devonshire Avatar
July 23, 2020 at 10:18 AM
Many profound thoughts, Silent One. Each verse touches the reader in a different way. My fave is "sometimes we die inside but we still breathe." After a loss, I always feel this way. Also enjoyed the "metaphorical storms" that help you write poetry. Beautifully penned! Hugs, Carolyn
One Avatar
August 4, 2020 at 8:43 AM
Thank you..
Nicole Avatar
July 22, 2020 at 4:41 PM
Emotions will always be, just the same as words. In silence and even in moments of chaos. Your thoughts always touch my heart in some way. By the way, I am unable to view whatever image you have placed with your words. Just letting you know. No one else has said anything, so it must just be me. No worries. :) Brandy
One Avatar
August 4, 2020 at 8:43 AM
Thank you..
Rose  Avatar
July 22, 2020 at 2:16 PM
Forgot to tell you my Niece just got a bunny for a pet ,he 3 months old and shes over the moon with it.
One Avatar
August 4, 2020 at 8:43 AM
Aww thats so sweet
Rose  Avatar
July 22, 2020 at 2:15 PM
I think when we are silent its our minds creating new words and vocabular, You cannot rush a good thing Silent One. Well said as usual. xo
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August 4, 2020 at 8:44 AM
Thank you..
Sands Avatar
July 19, 2020 at 3:45 PM
I am happy that you decided to scribble some words as you put it, because this is a special poem and brings me to think of so many things. Well done Silent One. I enjoy your poetry :)
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August 4, 2020 at 8:44 AM
Thank you..
Rodrigues Avatar
July 19, 2020 at 3:21 PM
I love brevity and you did this so well. Especially like: sometimes in metaphorical storms we have poetry. :)
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August 4, 2020 at 8:46 AM
Thank you..
Proxenos Avatar
July 19, 2020 at 3:13 PM
SO this is an excellent poem, the repetitive word sometimes is really very effective and I agree with you 'always when we are silent, we have our words. Blessings, Jennifer.
One Avatar
August 4, 2020 at 8:46 AM
Thank you..
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