Sad Songs Say So Much

When the Sun surrenders the sky to the Moon,
and the stars reawake in its gloom, 
sad songs say so much

When the flames of a love smolder in smoke, 
and there's no longer a fire to stoke,
sad songs say so much

When the heart and breath both become frail,
and life passes beyond the veil,
sad songs say so much

When hope is too high in the depths of despair,
and life is too much to bear, 
sad songs say so much

When the blooms of life wilt and decay,
and you can't press on, you can only press play,
sad songs say so much
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Volumes Avatar
February 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
This morning I drowned myself in good poetry. I needed to rise above my pain and feel emotion to bring life back to my faded soul. Immersing myself in poems such as your Nightfall- Where You'll be- Dream Catcher- When it Rains- Paper Kingdom- and this one, have lifted my spirits and I felt feelings ignite my willpower to carry on. Thank you dear Shane, your writing has yet to be discovered for its true magnificence. Be patient dear poet, it will happen.
Thacker Avatar
February 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM
It means so much to me to share my writing. Your kind words always uplift me. I hope my poetry can reach so many others.
Maverick Avatar
February 29, 2024 at 11:17 PM
Great empathy you evoke here Shane.' Well rhymed also.'
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July 5, 2024 at 9:15 AM
Thank you, Joe. I apologize for the late reply. I appreciate that you read it.
Volumes Avatar
February 6, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Your sad song says a lot. Its true, the full depth of a sad song is felt so much more when you are in a melancholy mood. Your poem highlights a desolate feeling that comes from love fading, and leaves the reader with complete empathy and with that feeling you get when you have just heard a sad song. Love it Shane, write on...
Thacker Avatar
February 7, 2024 at 4:44 AM
Thank you so much, SV!
Bowkis Avatar
January 30, 2024 at 11:48 PM
Very relatable, your words created pictures in my head and it's true sad songs really do say so much
Thacker Avatar
January 31, 2024 at 9:48 AM
Thank you, Tony. I appreciate you taking the time to read it and for leaving a comment. Music certainly has a way of helping us heal, carrying us through, and being our voice when we don't have the words ourselves.
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January 28, 2024 at 11:13 AM
Especially that final verse!
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January 28, 2024 at 11:16 AM
Thank you for reading it and for your comment, Kim.
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