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For Ways To Speak

Tonight there are broken bits of moon scattered about the surface of a rippled pond, trying to draw themselves together again like a broken web of spider silk after a rain. If I were a window, I would open myself and let you hear the spaces that surround these broken bits of light, small dancing shards of my heart folding itself inward around the words I would once have spoken. But now, I can't let the words trickle through my own mind, I can never let them get to my tongue or even to my fingertips... I am becoming my own silence. ...but love, love cries for ways to speak.

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/16/2016 1:55:00 PM

I'm just now reading my old replies....thank you

J. Tudor
Date: 4/16/2016 2:44:00 PM

I read your newest poem "The Rose" today and thought it was very universal in it's expressed language of what is and what appears to be...and what once was...and it is usually too late when the true face of something surfaces...and we move on and make the best of things...one way or another. I hope you are well. J.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 4/13/2016 11:38:00 AM

I keep re- reading this poem . It is a compelling piece and is now on my favs list. It is wonderful to call you friend. I especially liked the line about the broken spider web after rain....I have grieved for them too. Be well, SuZ

J. Tudor
Date: 4/14/2016 1:42:00 PM

The farm here affords many observations such as these, pond, spiders, moons, birds, stars and so forth. Thank you for your kind response Suzanne. :) J.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 4/9/2016 9:46:00 PM

For a first posted poem on the Soup, this is a remarkable poem, JT! The first two lines are very graphic and true to nature. Beauty is ineffable at times. I am at a lost at times to describe it but words fail me. I have a short poem attempting to describe this. Thank you for reading my work. You are a man of learning, I appreciate that. / M

Dana Young

Date: 4/3/2016 4:06:00 PM

J- I have had some time to browse through your poems, and they are so beautiful...you have a talent for sure!

J. Tudor
Date: 4/16/2016 2:46:00 PM

Dana, I don't know how I missed this reply, but I thank you very much for reading and responding. J.

John Fleming

Date: 3/26/2016 1:45:00 PM

I fully intended to comment after working my way through all of your poems...But this worthy of its own high praise - Beautifully written! Nice to become acquainted, J. Tudor...Proud I am sure! :) john P.s A seven of course.

J. Tudor
Date: 3/27/2016 5:15:00 PM

I, unlike you, have very few to browse through and I have long admired you prolific and bountifully phrased writing. Thank you for for your words of appreciation John. J.

Jerry Bolton

Date: 3/11/2016 8:54:00 PM

This is such a whimsical piece of poetry, J, and gave the reader, (me) much pleasure. Oh this line, "I am becoming my own silence." What beautiful words, only setting up the last two words of the poem. Excellent!

J. Tudor
Date: 3/12/2016 11:27:00 AM

Thank you Jerry, your thoughts are much appreciated here in my quiet little "bowl of soup." J.

Jerry Bolton
Date: 3/11/2016 9:09:00 PM

Sorry, I meant to say . . . only last two lines of the poem.

Timothy Hicks

Date: 2/29/2016 12:54:00 AM

Your analogy about the broken bits of moon in the pond is very imaginative and poignant, and I was impressed by how the thoughts developed through out this piece of introspection ... crying out to be heard whether or not you know the words. A stunning first post from you.

J. Tudor
Date: 3/12/2016 11:25:00 AM

Thank you Timothy...I am always impressed with the energy and enthusiasm you possess as it shows itself in all of your work. J.

Jan Allison

Date: 2/24/2016 1:47:00 PM

The imagery is fabulous I especially like the first stanza - welcome to soup J tudor I look forward to reading more of your poems:-) hugs Jan xx

J. Tudor
Date: 3/12/2016 11:23:00 AM

Thank you Jan...and I apologize for taking so long to acknowledge your visit, have not been feeling well. J.

Skat A

Date: 2/23/2016 6:21:00 PM

J. Tudor, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT

J. Tudor
Date: 2/24/2016 11:00:00 AM

Thank You SKAT for your warm welcome.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/23/2016 7:06:00 AM

- Welcome with your first poems here on PoetrySoup, J. - PoetrySoup is simply the world's best :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

J. Tudor
Date: 2/23/2016 10:31:00 AM

Thank You Anne Lise.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 2/22/2016 11:55:00 AM

Deep write, J Tudor,, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

J. Tudor
Date: 2/22/2016 8:01:00 PM

Thank you for welcoming me.