Oxymoron- Silent Scream

quick as a molten drop of wax
running down a dying candle,
a single drop of salty tear
left her sunken eyes' boundary
making its way downwards and fell 
without a sound, crashing in bits,
like pulverized shards of glassware.
no one heard her soul's silent scream!

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Dr. Vandana Sharma

September 14, 2025 at 7:18 AM

May she finds peace, heart touching poem. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.

Anne-Lise Andresen

September 13, 2025 at 9:28 AM

- An excellent metaphorical poem that the reader feels deeply, Valsa - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith

September 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM

I enjoyed reading your "Oxymoron-Silent Scream" write. Only 8 lines with so much said here. Love how you used the wax and tear. "Good Luck" Have a blessed day/weekend writing away..............

Jay Narain

September 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM

Great poem with candle metaphor. GL in contest.

Tom Cunningham

September 3, 2025 at 4:02 AM

You rose well to the challenge Valsa, Perfect entry for the contest. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Sotto Poet

September 3, 2025 at 1:18 AM

Deep internal sorrow and the sensation of inward suffering are central to your superb poetry, dear Valsa. In contrast to melted wax and broken glass, the imagery of a tear falling is used to express weakness and the malicious spirit of sadness.