Silent One Poet Free verse

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No Limit To How Long We Grieve

when you let go of my hand
you let go of my heart

as I stumbled and crumbled
life seemed to have paused
silent screams
raged inside

but I was just numb

heart beating in slow motion
life became strange

and

i thought it would make sense 
when the pain subsided
but there is no limit
to how long we grieve

and they say
don't let them in
those crazy thoughts
but they echoed and echoed
until i lost my mind
and its worse
when alone 
haunted by
profound whispers

and

all I wanted
was an angel
to find me
to not give up on me

but nothing

and now
ive lost all faith
in humanity

and 

still im alone
but now drifitng
to a place
i don't want to be

yearning for oxygen

and

no one can catch me

because
when you let go of my hand
you let go of my heart

Simple Musings
Silent One
15 September 2017

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Jai Bankson November 27, 2018 at 8:19 PM No words...So Sorry you you know this emotion...Just lost my Brother a few weeks ago...Stopped counting how many...A beautiful pen to paper as aslways Sir...Take care Bro...

Juliet Ligon April 4, 2018 at 6:19 PM I love the deep emotions you conveyed, penetrating the heart's core. Grief lingers on long after a loved one is gone. Nicely done!

Patria Marsha Teodoro April 2, 2018 at 8:25 PM this poem pierce right through my soul. looking forward to reading more of your poems

Akkina Downing November 16, 2017 at 8:17 PM This hits home for me. It felt like you were sitting next to my lonely soul unnoticed to your presence while penning down the details of my sad world of grieving. Thank you and going to fave this one. And, mind if I share it? I'll wait for your answer of course... hugs and smiles Silent One November 17, 2017 at 2:08 AM Glad you liked is... You can share if you wish..

Judith S October 23, 2017 at 11:58 AM Reading your poetry just makes me feel!!! I know all of these feelings by memory. "when you let go of my hand ... you let go of my heart" Just ... sooo beautiful!

Andrea Beyer October 11, 2017 at 11:45 AM I’m in love with this poem :)

Robert Lindley September 26, 2017 at 6:48 AM You have beautifully described epic pain and sorrow of having lost a loved one my friend. A process, that most oft only time and greater light lessens. I relate to this one , as I still seek that light.. STILL SEARCH... same as I still seek to touch my mother's hand and kiss her face....... A FAV...

Carole Duet September 21, 2017 at 4:24 PM P.S. You will have your "happy ending" next time.

Carole Duet September 21, 2017 at 4:22 PM Wonderful write straight to my heart. S**t happens, my dear #1. You will have good days and bad days like the rest of us who "loved and lost". It's a hard road to travel but someday..."IT" will hit you and you will love again. It's in the stars.

Carolyn Devonshire September 20, 2017 at 12:54 PM Oh, my gosh. Did your heart take up residence next to mine last night when I was remembering, grieving, letting the emotions come back one more time? So beautifully written, Silent One. I'm sure this poem has a universal appeal for all of us have lost someone and still cling to the memories. Amazing. Silent One September 20, 2017 at 4:26 PM We never stop grieving.. We just learn to deal with it.. Thank you for your comment..

Bl Devnath September 20, 2017 at 10:34 AM Beautiful poem read from you my dear lovely friend. Nothing is permanent, everything changes in time, that is our fate of human beings. You have expressed a nice concept about what is going on. Loved always my lovely dear friend, bl

Pandita Sietesantos September 18, 2017 at 10:11 AM While grief may either subside or intensify with time, there is simply no limit to how long we grieve. My friend, I am almost at a loss for words - this is such an incredible write! You continue to amaze and inspire me! Love and hugs. Pandita

Joanna Daniel September 18, 2017 at 7:24 AM This is great writing, Silent One, amazing:)

Andrea Dietrich September 17, 2017 at 6:40 PM I really like this one, Silent ONe. The way you ended it was very well done. Nothing worse than a poem that does not end the right way!

Becca Teagan September 17, 2017 at 2:41 PM There will come a day when our tears will be gone, and we won't grieve any longer. But until that day, as long as we have breath in us, we grieve for lost love. I think it's impossible. Your words grab my heartstrings, my sweet friend.

Victor-Alexander Chibuikem September 17, 2017 at 12:35 PM Exquisite piece...

Paul Callus September 17, 2017 at 4:11 AM Loss is not easy to cope with, and when we think that we're over the hill, there it appears again. The opening and closing lines are very effective. Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues September 16, 2017 at 8:07 PM A rough loss, indeed. Great write, Silent!

Connie Marcum Wong September 16, 2017 at 4:56 PM Your palm so aptly describes the pain of heartache. So true! : )

Richard Lamoureux September 16, 2017 at 12:28 PM Sadness eloquently painted. I hope your faith in humanity is restored.

Lynn Marie September 16, 2017 at 4:44 AM Heartbreaking. The line: "when you let go of my hand you let go of my heart." is especially poignant. A feeling whose imprint on our heart is eternal. Beautifully sad writing with a tenderness that is exquisitely conveyed. a fave

Cortney Bartholomew September 16, 2017 at 4:05 AM This is so very true, I have struggled with this...I just don't forget,,,maybe because in some of my worst losses in life I have found some of the deepest love and lessons that brought me growth, and those reminders brought me to be more loving n sensitive to the next,,,I think there's always a reason, a bigger picture in the process

Maria Williams September 16, 2017 at 12:26 AM Simple Musings these? More like Profound Amazing Musings I would think. A somewhat tragic and painful experience that you have described so well here, you have the readers hurting with you. You have an extraordinary talent.I think that this would make an excellent song. A fave with me....Maria

James Swartz September 15, 2017 at 9:11 PM Great piece on tragic emotions. Profound imagery into your feelings and words.

Patricia Cresswell September 15, 2017 at 7:58 PM There is nothing more I can say. It is 10 years on Thanksgiving day (Canadian) and there is a place in my heart forever locked into grief. The edges have worn away but it is with me still. Your poem has described the feelings well.

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