Silent One Poet Rhyme

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This poem was inspired by Becca Teagan's poem below.

missing thunder

It used to be him,  
now there is nothing inspiring 
just a closet full of colors

dresses I pull over disheveled hair
in the late afternoon, I twirl 
before a mirror, singing loudly

the lyrics of sappy songs
so I won’t hear his words
clawing at my brain

even storms
don’t like me anymore
and thunder used to be 
my only friend

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/missing_thunder_929234

No Thunder Without Lightning

Lightning rarely strikes without thunder,
causing havoc in gloomy skies.
Humans can't control their plunder,
seeking shelter until the storm dies.

Once, I was your prince - full of charm
and you my willing Cinderella.
Kept you safe from storms that could harm,
just like a human umbrella.

We danced from spring until the fall
and laughed so much, until you cried.
Now here I stand, trying to recall,
that exact moment the music died.

Those eyes of soft chocolate brown,
gleamed with your sweet tender smile.
Now all you seem to do is frown,
and even a glance seems like a trial.

Its been such a long time
since my kiss made those lips quiver,
and my hands didn't commit a crime,
but now my touch makes you shiver.

To unlock those sad songs in your mind,
I couldn't sing the correct lyrics.
Still the right words, I struggle to find
as I love you, doesn't raise your spirits.

As our love begins to rot,
regret plants seeds of discontent.
Yet my love remains, but yours does not,
as you lose yourself in malcontent.

How ironic as you walk away,
the radio plays our special song.
I don't have the strength to make you stay,
after all, it would only be wrong.

Your ghost will linger in the gust
with memories that wish to remain.
When bridges burn, ashes turn to dust,
its difficult to erase this pain.

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Tammy Ol November 7, 2020 at 2:58 PM Ah, Silent One...Thank you for mentioning this poem of yours in your comment on mine! I see the similarities - especially the Cinderella-Prince part, wow! Beautiful poem here :) Silent One November 8, 2020 at 5:09 AM Thank you.. I perform this one as spoken word sometimes, people love it..

Nicola Davidson October 17, 2020 at 7:00 AM This poem completely encapsulates the feeling of loss and the one sided sorrow that the break of a relationship leaves behind. Utterly beautiful. Silent One October 17, 2020 at 7:01 AM Thank you..

Vijay Galia October 16, 2020 at 12:33 PM I wish for a time machine..For you to undo something's.. This poem is so touching.. Silent One October 16, 2020 at 3:53 PM Thank you..

Tansy Roekaerts September 9, 2020 at 3:49 AM I love the realism in this poem. This is how love ends but poetry loves to dramatise the tragedy. None the less the last line hits as hard as a dramatic poem would. Silent One October 16, 2020 at 3:54 PM I think many relationships will relate to this as so many do not last very long...

Freddie Robinson Jr. August 20, 2020 at 3:09 AM An plaintive, emotional poem of tropical storm movement, SO. Gold star poetry at its visceral best. I love rummaging thru your archival bin. There's always hidden gems to be found. An instant fave of mine. Smiles and smiles of joy always.

JC Brul July 8, 2020 at 12:41 AM Yes...there is no thunder without lightning...Do you know why? Thunder is for the blind whilst lighting is for the deaf.

Darlene De Beaulieu August 13, 2019 at 1:08 PM Hello Silent One, yes the pain takes awhile to leave. it takes time to heal. I like this poem. It takes time to find the someone special. You must leave the past behind. have a nice day my friend.

Faith Ellen Lam June 7, 2019 at 10:57 AM I love the rhymes-- they made the poem more special, not less, which is sometimes difficult

FJ Thomas April 16, 2018 at 4:30 PM So much pain in your words ...as if they were written in tears. You squeeze the very heart of me S1.

Fatima Rahim April 9, 2018 at 7:46 AM I KNOW HOW MUCH IT PAINS.....There will be only tears which you will long to hide from everyone my friend. You will always wish that it was raining and no one can see you cry.... But still no rain and some day the tears will just dry...

Fatima Rahim April 9, 2018 at 7:35 AM i KNOW HOW EXACTLY THE PAIN IS

Sara Kendrick February 28, 2018 at 6:56 AM The first stanza caught my attention with its flow, rhythm and rhyme. Your theme is continued throughout and it has a sadness but yet there seems to be a hope for healing. Thanks for all your visits to my page. Sara Silent One February 28, 2018 at 6:57 AM Thank you Sara...

Kelli White February 27, 2018 at 4:07 PM Ghosts and lost loves always haunt a romantic soul. Through longing and loss we can discover the strengths within our souls. Silent One February 27, 2018 at 4:09 PM Thanks Kelli..

Memory Melania Mutanuka February 27, 2018 at 3:56 PM This writing is so captivating from start to end every verse, just amazing. :) Best regards, Melania Silent One February 27, 2018 at 4:00 PM Thank you Melanie..

Kumkazi Mhlongo February 27, 2018 at 3:55 PM Heavens, Silent one! You are a Rock Star poet.....you made my day with this one. Hugs Silent One February 27, 2018 at 3:58 PM Thank you... You should read Becca Teagan's original poem which inspired it called missing thunder.

Valerie Staton February 2, 2018 at 8:55 AM I just love this poem!

Akkina Downing January 14, 2018 at 10:38 PM Can't help rereading this...

Starling Hunter December 20, 2017 at 11:14 AM Very nice! Anyone who has loved and watched that love die and didn't know why will appreciate this.

Jane Shields November 3, 2017 at 1:24 PM Very nicely worded. Enjoyed reading this. I'll have to look out my poem on a storm and see if I can post it here - it may be too long. It's a great topic for poetry, very easy to bring images to mind. Well done. xx

Harshita Chaudhary October 29, 2017 at 1:37 AM Wow, this poem is so nice. Very well written Silent One.

Suzanne C. Goudreau October 28, 2017 at 9:42 PM Wow you've created such a fine masterpiece. Your metric rhyming is perfectly accomplshed and your message speaks volumes, though sad...there is nonetheless within my mind as in what one sow will reap. Love, relationship require nurturing....too much hurt destroy love.

Hannah Borke October 18, 2017 at 3:14 PM Out of the cliche topic, you created a winner!

Audrey Haick October 9, 2017 at 10:06 AM Speak of "talent"! Exceptional, Silent One. Thank you for reading and leaving encouraging comments on some of my work...truly appreciate that. Yes, true love hurts like hell, but I really believe that "Love is all". This one definitely goes to my favorites...will be reading more for sure. Have a great week! Annalise~*~

Pete Yuhas September 22, 2017 at 9:14 AM Very deep write Silent One, almost like you were screaming inside. Blessings

Patricia Cresswell September 20, 2017 at 9:26 PM Love is so fickle.

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