Silence In Doing

I’ve written myself into a corner
I’ve ridden my life into a ditch
I’ve sung the same song too many times
	My  throat is dry
	My head it races…

I must learn to put down my instrument
	Get out of the car
	Leave my body…

I must learn silence.
And hear high maple pour down my ear.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Golden Avatar
March 28, 2009 at 5:36 PM
Sound very lyrical here? Your creative juices are flowing on this one. I like the word play. Nice tone and imagination in this piece. A poet has to make words work. Stop by to read some of my poems. Maybe your fresh eyes can gain some new ideas to writing that prefect song. If we ever meet, I would do some collaborative poetry writing project with you. Keep sharing.
Bulger Avatar
March 5, 2009 at 2:23 AM
ARTFUL>>>>Nice work.
Jordan Avatar
February 18, 2009 at 3:21 PM
Matt - i reckon that we all have experienced these emotions - Enjoyed the read - God Bless, MJ
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