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A great honour to collaborate with the very talented Sandra Adams.  A great inspiration for my muse.

Graveyard of Poets

There's an obscurity on the threads of darkness dare I peer beneath the starless shroud of midnight's veil as I walk through the misty breath that beclouds my vision in hopes it leads me to the temple of your soul? My dearest my comfort is there, yet I feel a quivering in the flames beneath these gusts that prevail through inaudible voices falling winded in the distance where these shadows walk between us I feel discernment in memories as these bony fingers reach out my heart shudders beneath the orchestra of night as it beckons a samba from the angel of death as it spans its wings before me I shiver breathless in its cold as the flames grow dimmer yet this time love, I fear for you as dissolution ascends above me Muddled mind ventures through vivid vales of scepticism. Slowly subsiding to my knees under the shadow of moonlight, crows gathers as helpless hands clench decomposing soil. Sapless lips gasp for oxygen, shivering in illusory mistiness. Death's harbinger stands before me, an uninvited hooded eclipse, holding me prisoner, strangling my soul with naked tree tendrils. In silent steps he walks towards me, I have no will left to fight. He has no mercy, content on me kissing the mouth of the earth. Words hidden behind metaphors, surface upon shores of regret, flashbacks are like daggers, reminders of unspoken, unwritten words. My love mourn for me not, as I fall into the graveyards of poets, in death we still connect, as my words will always live through you.
Silent One collaboration with Sandra Adams 13 October 2019
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Krutsinger Avatar
November 6, 2019 at 2:33 AM
Amazing. Stupdendous. Well done. Your two make a formidable pair of poetic genius!
Ball Avatar
October 27, 2019 at 8:52 AM
WoW! Heavens of Edgar Allen Poe. Well done. You two work well together. God Bless, JB
Ligon Avatar
October 17, 2019 at 9:56 PM
Bravo! The descriptions are so detailed, and as dark as it is, it's a beautiful dance. Your two minds blend together well. This seems like a difficult feat.
Perrin Avatar
October 17, 2019 at 7:56 AM
I love this collaboration! So dark, just my cup of tea :-) x
There Avatar
October 16, 2019 at 12:27 AM
Loved this dark collaboration... loved the music you chose to accompany it. Awesome combination, Silent One ~
Ashley Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 8:30 PM
Silent One, your passionate collaboration with Sandra offers such rich, dramatic poetry that captivated my heart and imagination. Your combined artistry shines in this dark creation as if from a single golden pen. Superb! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan
Rodrigues Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 6:05 PM
Great collaboration! Bravo!
Andresen Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 11:31 AM
- A wonderful poem from both of you ... I gasp for oxygen ... - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
One Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 3:12 PM
Thank you..
Riabi Dziri Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 10:11 AM
"...as my words will always live through you".. Poet's quill will ever keep alive our love.. the flame will ever light darkness and love will ever decrypt obscurity.. in our Poetry! You do create your words, Silent One.. you confide in them your joys and sorrows in a very deep and wonderful flair! I greatly enjoyed your inspirational poetry in collaboration with our fellow poetess and friend, Sandra Adams.. Best regards and blessings.
One Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 3:13 PM
Thank you Besma... was great collaborating with her..
Lamoureux Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 8:50 AM
You and Sandra wrote an amazing piece.
One Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 3:14 PM
Thanks..
Warrior Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 8:30 AM
One crazy gothic collab...very well executed my friends...love the music too...^WW^ :o)
One Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 3:14 PM
Thank you..
Nicole Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 11:00 PM
A "Graveyard of Poets" In a sense, we are embracing such. As many Poets are not with us anymore. Famous- and those that have placed emotions upon the page.. as often as they could. Beautiful collaboration Sandra and Silent One. ~ Brandy
One Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 3:19 PM
yes and it is important to leave something behind to be remembered by..
Lindley Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 7:32 PM
Truly awe inspiring poetry my friends. A somber but ravishing meal for a poet to feast upon as life dictates it's own real world poetic truths.. Combined your pens set the stage for a delicious taste of dark lusts, human deeper inner thoughts, imaginations and poetic renderings that stir the reader's mind. A fav...
One Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 3:19 PM
Thank you Robert..
May Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Great collaboration Sandra and Silent...words seem to have an immortal soul..
One Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 3:19 PM
Thank you
Wanter Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 6:00 PM
May you never land in a poet's graveyard and eternally write.
One Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 3:21 PM
Thanks..
Theraven Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 5:32 PM
Silent One, These words look so familiar. Maybe not the photos. Of course they do! What a collaboration. But on a more serious note, you two make beautiful poetry together. Well done! -Richard
One Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 3:22 PM
Thank you Richard..
Hamilton Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 4:26 PM
An amazing write...again a seamless collaboration, funny SO I turned to this poem as you are one of my faves, and so was reading this not knowing it was a collaboration. I was thinking as I was reading I said to myself this sounds a lot like Sandy, and boom I get to the end and learn it's a collaboration. You both have a distinct style but merge stylistically really well!
One Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 3:23 PM
It is easy to tell her style, because she is unique and a great writer.. thank you John
Parker Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 3:37 PM
intriguing in its imagery, passionate in its expression, deep in its piercing thoughts...bravo dear poets
One Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 3:23 PM
Thank you..
Cunningham Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 2:59 PM
You and Sandra certainly bring out the best in each other with another brilliant collaboration. So well written, Tom
One Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 3:26 PM
Thanks Tom..
Roper Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 2:10 PM
Very good write by both of you. hugs eve
One Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 3:26 PM
Thank you Eve
Michael Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 10:54 AM
I like the fluency of the write, it brings out the messenger and the message...
One Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 12:50 PM
Thank you Arturo..
Sands Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 9:49 AM
Congratulations for this great collaboration. I love the ending too :)
One Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 1:05 PM
Thank you..
Adams Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 9:08 AM
The honor was mine, to collaborate with one of soup’s finest and one of my favorite writers is a privilege and a pleasure ... thank you again
One Avatar
October 14, 2019 at 8:11 AM
Hi Richard we both agreed on the title.
Theraven Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 5:38 PM
Hi Sandra, Back for an encore reading of you and Silent's 'Graveyard of poets'. What a title, whose idea was it, left to wonder? -Richard
One Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 1:26 PM
Thank you Sandra.. looking forward to many many more..
Pandit Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 8:44 AM
I have the honor to be the first one to say, WOW! Splendid vocabulary..a journey through dark and poignancy from two gifted poets. Understatement to say this poem is magnificent. A must read and reflect kind of write. Kudos to you both Silent One and Sandy. You complement each other and enhance your collaboration!
One Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 8:46 AM
Thank you Vijay, all credit to Sandra to be honest, really inspired my muse with this one. Been very busy, but his was so easy to write a response too...
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