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The Sound of Silence

Devastated by betrayal, my heart is reeling from its sting. And amidst abject solitude, I struggle, alone with my pain. I hear the thumping of my heart, dismantling dreams with each beat. And it's pounding garishly loud, racing to accommodate fear. My teary eyes scan the night skies, to wish upon a shooting star. But tear have reduced their magic to distant specks of sparkling light. Sadness saturates my being, more profound than ever before. And loneliness smothers my soul, entombed in the sound of silence. (Blank Verse) 2/28/2015

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Line Gauthier

Date: 5/26/2018 8:18:00 PM

Great depiction, Emile.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/27/2018 7:43:00 AM

Thanks Line, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/2/2015 7:57:00 AM

Consider changing Thump to thumping it adds to the rhythm of the piece. I enjoyed this melancholy write.

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/2/2015 8:09:00 AM

Thanks, Richard, I have changed it to thumping as you suggested. Emile.

David Meade

Date: 3/1/2015 10:04:00 PM

Loneliness is an old friend -- but the wind from the sea is calling -- in its drafts are love and hope -- may we always see them even in our darkest moments. 7 (if interested, see my poem Wind From the Sea).

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/2/2015 8:11:00 AM

Thanks David, I will check out your poem. Emile.

Kp Nunez

Date: 3/1/2015 6:37:00 PM

An outstanding depiction of Loneliness as a subject, Emile. Such accurate take on how a person feels leaves me hoping it's only fiction in your case. Regardless, we're here, your PoetrySoup family! Hugs and smiles. :DKim

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/2/2015 8:10:00 AM

Thank you very much, your comments are always welcomed. Emile.

Curtis Moorman

Date: 3/1/2015 1:07:00 PM

Emile: Thank you for your kind words in your comment on my poem on Magic Kisses and Valentine Wishes. It prompted me to read some of your work. The poem herein describes the loneliness I have been feeling since November when my wife passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Ironically, your poem made me realize that my loneliness can be greatly overshadow by my relationship with Christ if I turn it over to Him. Thanks for such an inspirational irony.

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/1/2015 6:16:00 PM

I am touched by your words and humbled by your praise. Thank you, Emile.

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 3/1/2015 12:46:00 PM

Loneliness Smothers really great pain..skillfully delineated the suffering Emile..love

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/1/2015 6:17:00 PM

Thank you very much, your comments are always welcomed. Emile.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 2/28/2015 9:48:00 PM

Emile this is so beautiful, You can never be smothered here, the society of lonely poets, I am the president!!! :) Cheers

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/1/2015 9:50:00 AM

Your friendly words have warmed my heart, thank you...Emile.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 2/28/2015 7:27:00 PM

So nice to read your verse this evening and know I am not alone in feeling this way on occasion. Light & Love

Emile Pinet
Date: 2/28/2015 8:32:00 PM

Thank you very much, your input is appreciated. Emile

David Brown

Date: 2/28/2015 4:22:00 PM

Such powerful images Emile, you have truly captured the essence of sadness in solitude.

Emile Pinet
Date: 2/28/2015 4:57:00 PM

Thank you very much, your comments are always welcomed. Emile.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 2/28/2015 2:24:00 PM

This is drenched in sorrow...I have experience loneliness as well. It can truly suffocate. Thanks for sharing...If it is not fiction, I hope that the clouds part and soon the sun peeks in on you. Hugs

Emile Pinet
Date: 2/28/2015 5:01:00 PM

I am touched by your words and humbled by your praise. Thank you, Emile.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/28/2015 2:08:00 PM

Hello, Emile. Loneliness is a topic with which I'm all too familiar and I could relate to every verse, every line, every word. It truly does "smother" the soul and leave one in the depths of despair. If only there were a way for lonely people to connect! There are many of us. Thanks for visiting my poem. My health prevents me from being very active here, but I'm adding this poem to my favorites. Lucky Seven! Best wishes, carolyn

Emile Pinet
Date: 2/28/2015 4:59:00 PM

Thank you Carolyn, for taking the time and care to give me this truly wonderful review, Emile.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/28/2015 12:20:00 PM

hut wrenching and beautiful with well-defined images, emile... wow.. huggs

Emile Pinet
Date: 2/28/2015 5:00:00 PM

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and support... as always your comments are welcomed and appreciated. Emile.

Janet Eaton

Date: 2/28/2015 10:19:00 AM

Emile. you feel the emotion with every word. So beautifully written. "7". Hugs Janet

Emile Pinet
Date: 2/28/2015 5:02:00 PM

Thank you very much Janet, your kind words are very appreciated. Emile.