Silent One Poet Free verse

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November Rain

It won’t stop raining
dismal, forlorn murky skies above
similar to a depressed painter’s palette
bring torrent outbursts
becoming heavier and heavier
descending louder and louder
drowning me in a deluge of emotions
soaking the sanity from my drenched soul

Sombre November rain is always different
colder and sinister like a virus rapidly spreading
poisoning my body with intense anxiety
battering me like a hail of bullets in the line of fire

Twilight is swallowed by blackness briskly
stars illuminate, as the moon glows
but nature continues to immerse me
bathing like a forced baptism
How I long for a glimpse of the sun to shelter
but there is no sign of a rainbow any time soon

The Silent One
Originally written 17 November 2015

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Eve Roper June 28, 2018 at 11:49 PM Intreged in this verse :-)

Paul Callus November 30, 2017 at 12:21 PM Endless rain and gloom do nothing to brighten a sad heart. This is a lovely expressive poem, S-1. Regards // paul

Mpho Kgaswane November 13, 2017 at 2:51 AM A very good poem It portrays your feelings very well. Well done.

Richard Evans November 12, 2017 at 11:18 AM The line 'nature continues to immerse me bathing like a forced baptism' is a wonderful metaphor. A verbal equation if you will. Silent One November 12, 2017 at 2:38 PM Thank you Richard..

Harshita Chaudhary November 12, 2017 at 8:49 AM Nice poem. Can feel the rain through your words. Silent One November 12, 2017 at 2:56 PM Thank you..

Ravi Sathasivam November 12, 2017 at 5:57 AM Excellent. Very emotional write. Well craft poem. Thanks for sharing it.

Harry Horsman November 12, 2017 at 4:27 AM Love this emotional poem, when i lived in Western Australia, we prayed for rain, back here in the UK nothing but. I believe rain like wealth should be distributed fairy across the planet. Your poem signifies that, again just love your work. Silent One November 12, 2017 at 2:57 PM I agree, its sad to see lands that do not receive rain.. surely there could be a way to transport rain there.. Thank you for the insight..

Andrea Dietrich November 10, 2017 at 8:01 PM so dark and morose, Silent One. But I like that. November is one of the gloomiest of all the months! I really liked that line "bathing like a forced baptism" NO FUN to be forced!! Silent One November 12, 2017 at 2:57 PM It is never fun to be forced.. Thank you Andrea..

Akkina Downing November 10, 2017 at 4:32 PM Coming from the pacific where it's summer everyday, the November rain is no different from June rain. But, living in the USA, it sure is different... Lol! Anyhow, gosh your poem is drenching us with emotions. So darn good :) I love it! Silent One November 12, 2017 at 3:01 PM You hardly get any rain there and its always warm...Glad you liked it Akkina..

The Brooklyn Six Project November 10, 2017 at 12:38 PM Love this poem here Silent One. It is amazing at what November rain can do. A deluge will occur at some point as rain becomes louder and heavier respectively. Well crafted! Silent One November 10, 2017 at 3:34 PM Thank you..

Mike Gentile November 10, 2017 at 12:29 PM WOW, I love this Silent One. The rain can be interpreted so differently even by one's self depending on so many things. Happy Friday!! Silent One November 10, 2017 at 3:34 PM Thank you Mike..

Susan Ashley November 10, 2017 at 12:10 PM Sient One, the deep well of your dark emotions is deftly portrayed in your heartfelt write. Such revealing lines like 'drowning me in a deluge of emotions soaking the sanity from my drenched soul' - convey anguish powerfully depicted with the amazing imagery of your skilled and talented pen. Loved it..Excellent and enjoyed! P.S. thanks for the video of one of my all-time fave songs - love the orchestration and musical drama of Guns N Roses! Susan Ashley November 10, 2017 at 4:59 PM Agreed!! Silent One November 10, 2017 at 3:34 PM Thank you for the feedback... November rain has one of greatest ever guitar solos..

Richard Lamoureux November 10, 2017 at 12:09 PM We could use some November rain to get rid of some of this November snow. Great poem Silent it drenched us with emotions. Silent One November 10, 2017 at 3:32 PM Thank you Richard..

James Swartz November 9, 2017 at 11:16 PM You speak such truth here. And you speak it beautifully painful. This is why i moved to the desert so i can always see the sun. Silent One November 10, 2017 at 6:53 AM Thank you.. Desert is too hot though!

Maria Williams November 9, 2017 at 10:24 PM I love this because I feel the emotions in it my dear friend. Personally I love the Rain because Rainbows always follow, and that is worth waiting for. Brilliant as always Si, your poetic pen - unstoppable!! ...Maria Silent One November 10, 2017 at 6:51 AM Yes, there are always brighter days... Thank you..

Stina Lu November 9, 2017 at 6:25 PM i like rains but a sun is always welcome after days of raining. Silent One November 10, 2017 at 6:51 AM Thank you..

Demetrios Trifiatis November 9, 2017 at 6:16 PM The falling of the rain accompanies the feelings of your heart which intensifies the beauty of your masterful poem dear Silent One! Silent One November 10, 2017 at 6:45 AM Thank you.. Nice to see you..

Eileen Manassian November 9, 2017 at 4:57 PM I have always loved the rain...Nothing is more perfect that being in bed writing poetry when it's raining outside. However, I feel the depth of feeling in this piece. Sinister rain can be a misery....sunlight and warmth after that is a must. Silent One November 9, 2017 at 5:43 PM I agree... heavy rain can be sinister... Thank you..

Arturo Michael November 9, 2017 at 1:12 PM Time to have a sunbath in the Caribbean islands...burning hot sun, here barefooted you would have to run...All the best, SO Silent One November 9, 2017 at 4:35 PM Thank you Arturo..

Judith S November 9, 2017 at 12:55 PM Such weighted emotion and so very deep. A journey of sadness portrayed brilliantly in amazing imagery. Another favorite SO! Silent One November 9, 2017 at 4:34 PM Thank you Judy..

Charlie Smith November 9, 2017 at 10:34 AM Worse case of cabin fever that I can remember, very emotional SO, well done... Silent One November 9, 2017 at 4:30 PM Thank you Charlie..

Joanna Daniel November 9, 2017 at 8:55 AM After nine days of heavy rain, I can definitely relate to this poem right now, Silent One:) Silent One November 9, 2017 at 8:57 AM I hope it stops raining soon Jo.....

Ming Shi November 9, 2017 at 8:17 AM No rain is dropping all day, No storm is blowing all night, Then, the bright sunshine is coming! Nice poem and best wishes for you! Silent One November 9, 2017 at 8:57 AM Thank you Ming..

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart November 9, 2017 at 7:34 AM FAVE. Speaks to my soul this piece <3 and, fabulously enough, I was trying my best to remember that song last week and all I got was Purple Rain :) Silent One November 9, 2017 at 7:59 AM Glad you liked it Maureen, the song is about lost love, with November rain being the metaphor, my poem is not about a loss of romantic love, but I feel the song is fitting for the poem.. Thank you..

Heidi Sands November 9, 2017 at 7:11 AM So many good lines in this poem Silent One. Very well written :) Silent One November 9, 2017 at 8:00 AM Thank you Heidi...

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