Silence

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Rispetto
The rispetto lyric is generally composed of (two quatrains), eight hendecasyllabic (11-syllable) lines. Early on the rhyme scheme was usually abababcc , but ababccdd is now more prominent.

Silence isn't golden, but a leaden weight effectively repressing freedom of speech. Accepting dictates without proper debate, silence builds a barrier your voice can't breach. We live in a world where we fabricate facts, and our friends are merely computer contacts. Silence is a shield that cannot protect you, you must speak up for what you know to be true. (Rispetto) 06/23/2020

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Funom Makama

Date: 6/29/2020 2:04:00 PM

A huge huge congratulations on your high placement. You deserve it.

Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/26/2020 5:54:00 AM

Your words are a powerful message to be remembered in this artificial world Emile. Congratulations on your win. Keep writing and inspiring. God bless you :)

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/26/2020 8:12:00 AM

Thanks Aditi, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

James Inman

Date: 6/25/2020 1:17:00 PM

I found you poem to be quite profound, Emile. There will always be a need to speak your mind especially for those who are not being heard. Very nice.

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/25/2020 4:23:00 PM

Thanks James, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Silent One

Date: 6/25/2020 6:51:00 AM

There is a time for silence and a time to speak. I agree we live in a fabricated world, especially a lot of things in the media.. Silence will not protect you in injustice, but it does help the mind with spirituality and calm.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/25/2020 10:12:00 AM

Thanks S.O., I appreciate the placement and your support my friend, Emile.