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For Constance La France, Halcyon, Heartbroken, House words poetry contest

“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” Khalil Gibran In days of darkness, sad stars shimmer like somber souls. Upon the return of solitude, whilst shaping strings of silence, a troubled tongue becomes a soundless voice. In each tear there is torment. Reminiscing unredeemed memories, heartbeats of the heartbroken echo gently at nightfall, as a black blanket covers indigo horizons before my eyes. In an anthology of angst. Shrouded shadows in manipulative mirrors, shield the sensitivity of sincere speech. Without words, embodied emotions, integrate into invisible inflictions. Perpetual pain from a poisonous past, repeats in an unrhymed repetitive rhythm, as fragile fingers trigger hidden trauma. In the midst of misunderstood metaphors. There are secrets in suppression, with so much lost in a suicide of expression. Spiteful spirits reappear, reflecting like neoteric neon drops on midnight shores, washing away forlorn forgotten footsteps - yet the sorrows continue into tomorrow. Trials of time leave behind trails of truth, as facts of fate fail in this false fairground we call life. Reflections of regret resonate a reality, where the world is working on its own worries. In hollow nothingness, death is a blessing, as no one offers holy hope - only silence remains.

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Susan Manley

Date: 10/21/2023 1:53:00 PM

Death eventually catches us all. No need to invite it or hasten it. Life was put here to embrace it. And though it sometimes feels like an entity alive, against which we battle to strive... that is merely our imaginations contrive to make sense of it. Its the endless dice roll, the endless pachinko ball fall. Things scatter as they may, and we land on another day ... of possibilities. Here to sit with you.

Constance La France

Date: 10/20/2023 12:57:00 PM

Silent, excellent writing and congratulations on your win in my contest, love the music and quote, Constance

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/16/2023 9:22:00 AM

I see congratulations are in order - an appealing alliterative write. I especially like "...so much lost in a suicide of expression..." Very nice! :)

Eve Roper

Date: 10/13/2023 7:24:00 AM

So much in this perfect heartfelt poem. Congratulations on your win in Constance's contest. Eve

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/12/2023 2:30:00 PM

Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your powerful write again. Have a blessed day writing away.....................

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 10/10/2023 8:13:00 PM

A powerful write, alliteration creating a compelling cadence, though despondent in dark dungeons of despair, as is the poem’s intent. Warmest congratulations on your win, Silent One

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 10/8/2023 2:14:00 AM

This is another masterpiece Silent One, gripping, and aching, and so human. I love it, another favorite. This poem conjures images of old graves with leaning tombstones, forgotten names erased by time in the setting of a cold and cloudy day. This is a really beautiful, yet truly sad write, it's like a current life but an ongoing echo of sorrow touching humanity throughout time. I wish I could convey poetry as you do, touching the very soul.

Charles Messina

Date: 10/7/2023 1:18:00 PM

Such a awesome write, S.O. Great alliteration throughout this gem. WW would have loved this :( I'm sure he's reading it in the heavens! A masterpiece for me too!

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 10/7/2023 7:47:00 AM

A masterpiece for me! "with so much lost in a suicide of expression." each line is created with depth and insight, stunning vocabulary turns this piece in a memorable one. To my faves. BW~

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/7/2023 6:14:00 AM

This poem is a sign of the times SO as it has been from generations ago and thousands of years past. It is a poem with insight and great disappointment, and so you rest your case. 'Shrouded shadows in manipulative mirrors,, shield the sensitivity of sincere speech' ......In the midst of misunderstood metaphors, there are secrets in suppression with so much lost in a suicide of expression'. These lines go 'pop' for me, this poem is for me, a fav.Silent One my friend. Blessings and hugs, Jenn.

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 10/6/2023 11:10:00 AM

Buried underneath are all the unspoken emotions that we hide from the world. Wonderfully written and beautiful music. love phyl

Silent One
Date: 10/6/2023 1:06:00 PM

Thanks. Always nice to see you

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/6/2023 8:51:00 AM

Exquisitely crafted, this piece exudes a profound sense of sadness and longing, delicately concealed within its poetic verses. The skilled use of alliterations enhances its intricacy and imbues it with a richness that captivates the senses. Amidst the enigmatic metaphors lies a hidden world of undisclosed truths, buried beneath the weight of unspoken emotions. It is in the act of suppressing these secrets that so much is lost, akin to a tragic self-inflicted demise of one's authentic expression.

Silent One
Date: 10/6/2023 1:05:00 PM

Thanks Sotto..I do love alliteration

Joanna Daniel

Date: 10/6/2023 6:15:00 AM

This is truly sad, SO... But masterfully crafted:)

Silent One
Date: 10/6/2023 1:05:00 PM

Thank you Joanna

Valsa George

Date: 10/5/2023 9:31:00 PM

"Trials of time leave behind trails of truth, as facts of fate fail in this false fairground we call life. Reflections of regret resonate a reality, where the world is working on its own worries." Got lost in the poignancy of your highly alliteratve verse. You juggle with words to create magic. Your silence speaks louder than many a sound, dear Silent One. I am sure you will be placed on top. Wishing you Best shall be redundant.

Silent One
Date: 10/6/2023 1:02:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words

Paige Hind

Date: 10/5/2023 5:20:00 PM

Don't give up... you words were very powerful, are very powerful. I am sorry for what you're going through. An emotive work...

Silent One
Date: 10/6/2023 1:01:00 PM

These are not my personal feelings.. just a poem for the contest. Thanks for your kind words

Bill Baker

Date: 10/5/2023 5:14:00 PM

The quote was powerful. The video / music was soulful, lead me into the melancholy state of mind that made the poetry more impacting. The feeling of the nothingness is overpowering at times as we look at the state of our existence. The silence comes and remains ... embrace it and find peace of mind in the eternal hope within it. Excellent entry for the contest, my friend. Good luck! This goes on my FAV list. Write On! Bill

Silent One
Date: 10/6/2023 1:01:00 PM

Thank you Bill

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/5/2023 3:38:00 PM

This is so beautifully etched in my memory long after my eyes have left the page, skillfully written S O :)

Silent One
Date: 10/6/2023 1:01:00 PM

Tha k you Vienna

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 10/5/2023 3:13:00 PM

In the midst of misunderstood metaphors. There are secrets in suppression, with so much lost in a suicide of expression. OMG! So powerful.

Silent One
Date: 10/6/2023 12:58:00 PM

Thanks Jerry

Yann Rolland

Date: 10/5/2023 2:58:00 PM

beautifully written, poet, i would say like Paula What does not kill us makes us stronger. take care

Silent One
Date: 10/6/2023 12:57:00 PM

I agree. Thank you Yann

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/5/2023 2:22:00 PM

A powerful write. What does not kill us makes us stronger. I wonder, how many times can one heart break??? I took 3 weeks off the computer. I needed some rest. Have a great/blessed day..............

Silent One
Date: 10/6/2023 12:09:00 PM

Glad you are back, thank you Paula..

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/5/2023 1:37:00 PM

- In life's many dark days like stepping out into the bottomless darkness ... the pain in the chest - echoes in every heartbeat as you describe this heartbreakingly creative poem ... as always excellently written ... (I went for the same theme in this contest) - Winner wishes for you, my friend :) - hugs

Silent One
Date: 10/6/2023 12:09:00 PM

Thank you my friend..

Maria Williams

Date: 10/5/2023 3:02:00 AM

Brilliantly done , melancholy wrapped between the lines, with alliterations to highlight and add so much more depth to it. I love the music choice too. So well done S1 Hugs .

Silent One
Date: 10/5/2023 12:24:00 PM

Thank you Maria..

Hiya Sharma

Date: 10/4/2023 6:19:00 AM

Sigh, this was a heart-wrenching read.. I felt myself drowning in those melancholic and fragile emotions that you've so delicately woven here within words of enormous depth..Having seen a serious phase of darkness and still living through it, I can really feel how you've written "In each tear there is torment. Reminiscing unredeemed memories, heartbeats of the heartbroken echo gently at nightfall", "In the midst of misunderstood metaphors. There are secrets in suppression" How brilliantly woven

Silent One
Date: 10/5/2023 12:40:00 PM

Thank you for your wonderful feedback.. Glad you liked this one.

Silent One
Date: 10/5/2023 12:30:00 PM

Thank you for your wonderful feedback.. Glad you liked this one.

Hiya Sharma
Date: 10/4/2023 6:20:00 AM

When agony & grief take control, everything seems delusional and "Trials of time leave behind trails of truth, as facts of fate fail in this false fairground we call life" Soul stirring emotions here.. "Reflections of regret resonate a reality," Your alliterations are really wonderful as always.. A Fav once again, Silent one, keep writing and inspiring..

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/4/2023 5:51:00 AM

Trials of time leave behind trails of truth, as facts of fate fail in this false fairground we call life. Reflections of regret resonate a reality--powerful words convey, hollow nothingness as you say. I hear the bawl of heartbreak throughout, SO. Excellent write!

Silent One
Date: 10/5/2023 12:37:00 PM

Thank you Vijay always great to see you here.

Ink Empress

Date: 10/4/2023 3:47:00 AM

Silent one! I see youv been weaving metaphors and alliterations while i was away from soup! Whoa! I absolutely love this poem. The depth of emotions and imagery flowing throughout your lines are impeccable! I love how smoothly your lines flow too, and how evocative every line here is! Misunderstood metaphor, the name of ur book too! And so many can resonate, with that, being misunderstood and misplaced,brilliant diction as always and i felt the ending the most, how u surrender to silence -

Silent One
Date: 10/5/2023 12:41:00 PM

Thank you..

Ink Empress
Date: 10/4/2023 3:48:00 AM

As hope is a lost dream, or location, which lacks any direction. How poignant and soul hitting is that! I felt this poem deeeply! And i am in awe as always! Your poetic skills are captivating! This will definitely be a fave now!