Notes About The Poem

"Silent eyes bear the weight of what’s unsaid — and carry it like it’s theirs." - Author 
"The sigh behind the silence, lilts and lingers when seen unchallenged." - Author

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Sighs in Silent Eyes

Silent eyes 
read the sighs
in breaths 
between words.

They trace 
the quiver that lies,
on still lips.

They hear 
echoes that,
were never made up, 
or never made it out.

They never forgive, 
only condemn, 
in so many 
invisible ways.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Derden Avatar
June 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
This work really captures a sense of unspoken judgment and the heavy weight of uncommunicated feelings. The "silent eyes" are a powerful image, suggesting a deep, almost psychic, understanding of hidden emotions that leads to condemnation rather than empathy. It's a very thought-provoking piece about the silent power dynamics in observation.
Anderson Avatar
June 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Thanks very much for the feedback. Cheers
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