Shackles of Love

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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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 8/31/2018 12:15:00 AM
YES. Love is undetectable phenomenon that graces us all. Any poem on any theme touches excellence in your composition. Blessing
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Date: 8/26/2018 1:21:00 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".
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Date: 8/25/2018 7:13:00 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
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Date: 6/13/2018 8:14:00 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
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Date: 6/12/2018 9:46:00 PM
SO, you write with depth and intelligence. My pleasure reads of your writes are always equally intellectually stimulating. This is another gem!
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Date: 6/6/2018 8:17:00 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.
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Date: 6/3/2018 6:56:00 AM
This sounds of a hurt heart left stranded. Great pain and pleading throughout the lines.
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Date: 6/2/2018 5:10:00 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
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Date: 6/1/2018 7:47:00 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
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Date: 6/1/2018 7:16:00 PM
Wow, Silent. You thoughts on love so eloquently displayed. Very sincere and lovely write.
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Date: 5/31/2018 5:20:00 PM
Love the sincerity of your work, Silent, interesting and informative..
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Date: 5/31/2018 2:11:00 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
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Date: 5/31/2018 11:44:00 AM
Excellent! ..."an undetectable phenomenon that graces us all"...love that line :)
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Silent One
Date: 5/31/2018 11:50:00 AM
Thank you Chris..
Date: 5/31/2018 8:52:00 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
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Silent One
Date: 5/31/2018 11:49:00 AM
Thank you Alexis..
Date: 5/31/2018 8:51:00 AM
Well packaged my Silent friend...love and light...^WW^
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Silent One
Date: 5/31/2018 11:48:00 AM
Thank you WW...
Date: 5/30/2018 6:16:00 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.
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Silent One
Date: 5/31/2018 11:45:00 AM
Thank you Andrea..
Date: 5/30/2018 1:52:00 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...
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Silent One
Date: 5/30/2018 2:17:00 PM
Thank you Frederic, glad you liked that line..
Date: 5/30/2018 10:21:00 AM
I remember this one as well, still powerful and insightful!!
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Silent One
Date: 5/30/2018 11:13:00 AM
You have a great memory John.. Appreciate that..
Date: 5/30/2018 9:50:00 AM
This one goes straight to my favorite list. BRILLIANT. Elaine
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Silent One
Date: 5/30/2018 11:13:00 AM
Thank you Elaine..
Date: 5/30/2018 9:22:00 AM
Love is best left in its pure form, unencumbered, to deliver its emotional joy...Well penned Silent
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Silent One
Date: 5/30/2018 2:18:00 PM
Thank you Joseph..
Date: 5/30/2018 9:02:00 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
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Silent One
Date: 5/30/2018 2:22:00 PM
Thank you for the great compliment Mick..
Date: 5/30/2018 8:55:00 AM
Lots to think about.
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Silent One
Date: 5/30/2018 2:22:00 PM
Indeed..
Date: 5/30/2018 8:47:00 AM
The invisible emotion of love captured so well in this verse SO. Well written. Tom.
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Silent One
Date: 5/30/2018 2:23:00 PM
An invisible emotion, but so powerful... Thanks Tom..
Date: 5/30/2018 8:36:00 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 !!!
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Silent One
Date: 5/30/2018 8:38:00 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..
Date: 5/30/2018 8:29:00 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.
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Silent One
Date: 5/30/2018 8:39:00 AM
Thank you for you most wonderful feedback Besma... Also for the FAV..
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