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Surrounded by strange blank faces, pianist plays a medley of melancholic melodies, magnifying our sorrows, as we close our eyes. Just one more, before I leave, yet I wonder, should we stay or should we go, for the heart has no desire for trodden paths. Those who claim to care, remain careless, ignorant to the sacrifices - suffocating the dream. We wonder if they will ever understand, so we remain miserable and misunderstood, wasting away in the smell of regret manipulated by melancholic melodies, each note a reminder how time has lost its charm. Always seen as the sinner, my shadow has become a fugitive. I wonder how far I can run, but we're chained by judgement, in the expectation of traditional responsibilities. Which fool claimed life is simple? With so many complications, we ponder what is the point. Yet we smile, pretend we are content, crying without tears, jealous of happiness, wondering why it eludes us. It's too late to edit my story. Unafraid of drowning or burning, I've become numb - immune to infliction. I struggle to recognise my reflection, so I search for a silent serenade, away from an orchestra of rambunctiousness, awaiting the freedom of death to finally be free from melancholic melodies. Simple Musing Silent One 15 February 2020

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Date: 11/6/2020 7:14:00 PM
This is such a perfect poem, Silent One. Many years ago I could relate to parts of it :)
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Silent One
Date: 11/7/2020 9:26:00 AM
Thank you..
Date: 3/1/2020 6:19:00 PM
Wow, amazing write!
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Silent One
Date: 11/7/2020 9:26:00 AM
Thank you..
Date: 3/1/2020 12:22:00 PM
Magnificent musings, well-penned! Bravo! Pandita
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Silent One
Date: 11/7/2020 9:26:00 AM
Thank you..
Date: 2/29/2020 10:10:00 AM
It’s curious how Dark art draws us in so readily. This piece is an example. When we are depressed listening to sad music helps with the healing process. To get past our pain we must allow ourselves to feel and luxuriate in it for a while. Society instead wants to cheer us up and thus we paint on a smile and participate in the charade. This is well expressed, should we be concerned?
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Silent One
Date: 2/29/2020 10:14:00 AM
No not at all... I appreciate your concern... Thank you.
Date: 2/25/2020 2:43:00 PM
I lost a tear while reading this very touching poem, that pulled at my heart. You can really get at the core of every poem and every subject you write about...you were my first contact on here and I hope to (some day) be as well versed as you. Vickie
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Silent One
Date: 2/26/2020 6:09:00 AM
Many lose tears and it's beautiful when poetry does that...You are a great versed poet who writes with a lot of emotions...
Date: 2/25/2020 5:35:00 AM
Thanks for sharing this truthful reflection, poetically expressed. (Meanwhile, though we wonder sometimes why happiness eludes us, we can be blessed to experience the joy that God grants with His grace.) Thanks likewise for my placement in your recently judged contest. Thanks for your comments. I appreciate them. God bless you.
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Silent One
Date: 2/26/2020 6:08:00 AM
There are many joys God grants us happiness is an emotional thing and human interaction affects that... Thank you for your feedback
Date: 2/24/2020 10:49:00 PM
Hi silent, I wrote a new one for you
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Silent One
Date: 2/26/2020 6:08:00 AM
Thanks...Great poem
Date: 2/20/2020 3:26:00 PM
It is difficult not to look back at life and eat one's own heart. The older we get, the more the wrongs we commit (and those committed against us, though we forgive) stand out. Age brings wisdom, but it is also a stereoscopic view beneath the surface of our past. Great write, my friend. Outstanding poetry and deep thought.
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Silent One
Date: 2/26/2020 6:10:00 AM
Yes you are right my wise friend. Thank you
Date: 2/20/2020 4:31:00 AM
The theme on death always saddens me, but on the other hand you are a wonderful poet capable of writing on all subjects masterfully, and for this I applaud you. A poem wonderfully expressed.....Maria Hugs
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Silent One
Date: 2/26/2020 6:12:00 AM
Thank you dear...
Date: 2/19/2020 7:31:00 PM
What a title. An Oxymoron in the beginning created a great impact. I am impressed. struggle to recognise my reflection, What a line! Very well use of visual imagery. Really we should enjoy our misery. I felt overwhelmied. There was a great set back in my life too. Now I am feeling whatever was done that time was better. Your poem taught me to be brave. Good poem with quality literary devices. And, thanks for the compliment you posted for my Monorhyme.
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Silent One
Date: 2/26/2020 6:12:00 AM
Thank you...I'm glad you liked it
Date: 2/19/2020 7:26:00 AM
Great poetic expression of the journey of life. Wonderful write. Wishing all the best, dear poet. sk
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Silent One
Date: 2/26/2020 6:13:00 AM
Thank you
Date: 2/18/2020 8:08:00 PM
So sorry for the twisted fate and agony of the souls perilous journey. Some wake and live with a cup full some with a cup empty. I am lucky to have a heart and soul of love. I will pray for you SO in your moments of darkness a star shall shine sorry for your torture. Kelli
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Silent One
Date: 2/26/2020 6:13:00 AM
This is a fictional.poem...Thanks for your kind words though ..
Date: 2/17/2020 3:41:00 PM
So deep in a sad but beautiful way. Reminds me of my song Melancholy melody! This has a dire tone to it, a desperation to find happiness and meaning. Loved it SO (why are we so drawn to melancholy?)
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Silent One
Date: 2/26/2020 6:16:00 AM
Thanks John, glad you are back
Date: 2/17/2020 2:47:00 PM
Thank you for the beautiful poem. I felt like I'd been there when I read it. Spoke to me.
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Silent One
Date: 2/26/2020 6:20:00 AM
Thank you
Date: 2/17/2020 4:59:00 AM
- Your writing makes me think a lot ... melancholic melodies we will always have ... that will come and go ... and sometimes we think too much ... deep and dark ... excellent written, S.O. - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Silent One
Date: 2/17/2020 2:31:00 PM
Thank you, i always aim to write so people think...
Date: 2/16/2020 5:52:00 PM
This is outstanding Silent! I feel sure that life after death is a pleasant and positive one. Have a great week. xxoo
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Silent One
Date: 2/17/2020 2:32:00 PM
Thank you Connie.. guess we wont know till it happens..
Date: 2/16/2020 11:54:00 AM
Both the poem and accompanying music infuse melancholic feelings, S-1. Little remains once life that has lost its charm. ~ Regards // paul
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Silent One
Date: 2/17/2020 2:32:00 PM
Thanks, yes you are right, when there is no charm, life is so dull..
Date: 2/16/2020 6:54:00 AM
Well, I'll find out one day, if we're truly freed after death ... or those melancholic melodies continue to play... Enjoyed it
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Silent One
Date: 2/17/2020 2:33:00 PM
Thanks Art..
Date: 2/15/2020 8:34:00 PM
It is difficult to see a blessing, when you are always surrounded by a curse. I can't imagine how this feels. Sadness lingers within and - there is no hope. So sad. ~ Brandy
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Silent One
Date: 2/17/2020 2:33:00 PM
yes, especially when misunderstood... thanks
Date: 2/15/2020 5:23:00 PM
wow, this is REALLY REALLY good, Silent One. Love that line "smell of regret" and the whole idea of this poem!! I think it would make a super entry for that contest Does anybody care. (if I remember its name right)
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Silent One
Date: 2/17/2020 2:33:00 PM
Thank you, two reallys is great... I do not do contest... as you know.
Date: 2/15/2020 4:42:00 PM
Quite sad and deep, we sometimes find ourselves in a world of melancholy and sometimes find it a struggle to leave that dark place. Tom
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Silent One
Date: 2/17/2020 2:34:00 PM
Yes, very true.. Thanks Tom
Date: 2/15/2020 3:28:00 PM
The "melancholic melodies" play powerfully in this poem. Poetic hugs.
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Silent One
Date: 2/15/2020 3:43:00 PM
Thank you Juliet..
Date: 2/15/2020 1:02:00 PM
"crying without tears, jealous of happiness", A sad write Silent, Well penned
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Silent One
Date: 2/15/2020 3:43:00 PM
Thank you Joseph..
Date: 2/15/2020 11:23:00 AM
"Each note a reminder how time has lost its charm". So many great lines in this. Thought provoking and understandable. Well done SO :)
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Silent One
Date: 2/15/2020 3:42:00 PM
Time waits for no one... Thank you Heidi..
Date: 2/15/2020 10:50:00 AM
It is interesting how we are drawn to the sad things. There is a certain pleasure drifting on a sad note and thought.
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Silent One
Date: 2/15/2020 10:59:00 AM
Thanks Richard..
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