Silent One Poet Free verse

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Shackles of Love

Shackles of cynicism have displaced your heart,
the love that once transcended time is no more.

No wordsmith can bring beauty to an invisible emotion,
lost in translation to an ignorant uncultured mind.
As you searched for a definition of the tangible,
intangible feelings were ignored, even with eyes shut.

Funny, how three words cause a chemical imbalance,
but the euphoria is short lived when ego takes hold.
Promises to comfort, wipe away tears, anguish and pain,
come with no guarantee of satisfaction - no refund for regret.

Love does not say when the fire is burning to wage war,
it provides an opportunity to nourish peace and harmony.
Love does not say to be bitter and live with a grudge,
it asks for you to forgive, not to antagonise another's soul.

In a world lost to materialistic commercialism,
the skeptic doubts like a pessimistic detractor.
Love is not like money, that must be reciprocated with interest,
it is simply an undetectable phenomenon that graces us all.

To some a second hand emotion, but the language of love
still remains the most powerful feeling known to humanity.
One tongue that has no religion, race nor geographical boundary,
which only fails to blossom when limits are implanted.

Silent One

Written 28 February 2016
Re posted 30 May 2018

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Anisha Dutta August 31, 2018 at 12:15 AM YES. Love is undetectable phenomenon that graces us all. Any poem on any theme touches excellence in your composition. Blessing

Carole Duet August 26, 2018 at 1:21 AM So true, ZZ. You never fail to amaze me with your wonderful words. So expressive and true. Just reading this poem fills one with emotion. You are truly a great "wordsmith".

Reta Pruitt August 25, 2018 at 7:13 PM I wish everyone could read this poem. It speaks to the heart and says so much about what love is on a grand scale. All the best..Reta

Faraz Ajmal June 13, 2018 at 8:14 AM You have poured everything into this poem, it can't be any better, your last stanza has truly touch my heart and it's definitely a fav for me,good luck

Lyric Man June 12, 2018 at 9:46 PM SO, you write with depth and intelligence. My pleasure reads of your writes are always equally intellectually stimulating. This is another gem!

Eileen Manassian June 6, 2018 at 8:17 PM Deep piece. Love can heal and love can wound. That's what is so enigmatic about love. There's nothing as painful as a wounded love...that's for sure.

James Swartz June 3, 2018 at 6:56 AM This sounds of a hurt heart left stranded. Great pain and pleading throughout the lines.

Paul Callus June 2, 2018 at 5:10 AM Conditioning love makes it hard for it to grow wings, S-1. Love is supposed to be free, but on the other hand it can be egoistic and create its own terms! Regards // paul

Susan Ashley June 1, 2018 at 7:47 PM It is the saddest of sad things when cynicism replaces a heart of transcendent love... Silent One, your poem is filled with thoughtful and meaningful contemplation, on the power, grace and universal humanity of love, packaged in the beauty of your poetic lines; 'One tongue that has no religion, race nor geographical boundary' - indeed! Warmest wishes my wonderful friend! ~Susan

Rhoda Tripp June 1, 2018 at 7:16 PM Wow, Silent. You thoughts on love so eloquently displayed. Very sincere and lovely write.

Harry Horsman May 31, 2018 at 5:20 PM Love the sincerity of your work, Silent, interesting and informative..

Sara Kendrick May 31, 2018 at 2:11 PM Enjoyed reading your work. Love is patient, love is kind, love is longsuffering, plus more. It is not easy to reach these goals. Sara

Chris Hagy May 31, 2018 at 11:44 AM Excellent! ..."an undetectable phenomenon that graces us all"...love that line :) Silent One May 31, 2018 at 11:50 AM Thank you Chris..

Alexis Y. May 31, 2018 at 8:52 AM WoW! Silent, In this heartfelt write you so skillfully expressed what love isn't very well. I agree with Kim, this is poem of the day material. Excellent job my friend:-) Alexis Silent One May 31, 2018 at 11:49 AM Thank you Alexis..

Winged Warrior May 31, 2018 at 8:51 AM Well packaged my Silent friend...love and light...^WW^ Silent One May 31, 2018 at 11:48 AM Thank you WW...

Andrea Dietrich May 30, 2018 at 6:16 PM A good topic to write on, Silent One. I agree with Carol on your title being captivating and your message is a powerful one. Silent One May 31, 2018 at 11:45 AM Thank you Andrea..

Frederic Parker May 30, 2018 at 1:52 PM the second line in the second stanza...lost in translation to an ignorant uncultured mind...is superbly powerful...the whole poem is strong, that line though is one I wish I'd written... Silent One May 30, 2018 at 2:17 PM Thank you Frederic, glad you liked that line..

John Hamilton May 30, 2018 at 10:21 AM I remember this one as well, still powerful and insightful!! Silent One May 30, 2018 at 11:13 AM You have a great memory John.. Appreciate that..

Elaine George May 30, 2018 at 9:50 AM This one goes straight to my favorite list. BRILLIANT. Elaine Silent One May 30, 2018 at 11:13 AM Thank you Elaine..

Joseph May May 30, 2018 at 9:22 AM Love is best left in its pure form, unencumbered, to deliver its emotional joy...Well penned Silent Silent One May 30, 2018 at 2:18 PM Thank you Joseph..

Mick Talbot May 30, 2018 at 9:02 AM This............................................................. To some a second hand emotion, but the language of love still remains the most powerful feeling known to humanity...... One tongue that has no religion, race nor geographical boundary, which only fails to blossom when limits are implanted........ Humanity defined, fave. Mick Silent One May 30, 2018 at 2:22 PM Thank you for the great compliment Mick..

Richard Lamoureux May 30, 2018 at 8:55 AM Lots to think about. Silent One May 30, 2018 at 2:22 PM Indeed..

Tom Cunningham May 30, 2018 at 8:47 AM The invisible emotion of love captured so well in this verse SO. Well written. Tom. Silent One May 30, 2018 at 2:23 PM An invisible emotion, but so powerful... Thanks Tom..

Mike Gentile May 30, 2018 at 8:36 AM Indeed I am glad that I am not the object of your intensity yet I feel it was deserved and I do agree. Excellent poem, Silent One !!! Silent One May 30, 2018 at 8:38 AM Well, there is not chance it would be a man lol.. Thanks Mike.. This is fictional though.. I have no idea my mind set when I wrote it..

Besma Riabi Dziri May 30, 2018 at 8:29 AM Absolutely, everything is "lost in translation" when like minded or different minded souls cannot find a common ground, cannot grasp "the tangible or intangible"! Indeed, Love is everything beautiful, Love is grace.. You have said it all Silent One in your amazing piece of beauty and love! A call to genuine untarnished divine sublime Love! A great pleasure to read, enlightening and healing.. Thank you for sharing. A FAV. Shine and write. Stay blessed. Silent One May 30, 2018 at 8:39 AM Thank you for you most wonderful feedback Besma... Also for the FAV..

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