Tim Smith Poet Free verse

Silent Letters

In the depths of her words I dwell
every inflection and punctuation
accenting upon another emotion
but it's between the lines I rest
not understanding I confess
silent letters gnawing at my brain 
maddening and driving me insane
They're out in the open
but hidden beneath
the cadence  the dialect
making me a wreck
spell it out for me
I cant stress it enough
simply and slowly
leave out the fluff
Roll away with your r's
and dot those pretty little eyes
whisper sweet harmonies
with a melodic reprise

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Darlene De Beaulieu December 3, 2016 at 6:49 PM Yes she does seem shy . I like this poem Tim.

CayCay Godwin November 29, 2016 at 5:55 PM I read your mention of this poem on Darren's poem. Turns out, I was led to a wonderful write, Tim - one I think we can all understand and relate to. You make emotion tangible in so many of your strong writes and this is one of them. A GOOD, good poem ... CayCay Darren White November 29, 2016 at 11:55 PM It is, isn't it? I love it.

Darren White November 26, 2016 at 5:29 AM "It's between the lines I rest". Oh, that's so wonderful! My poetic heart melts and cherishes this line. Darren White November 29, 2016 at 11:56 PM And yes. I read it with different 'i's now :) Thank you for this.

Andrea Dietrich November 25, 2016 at 8:11 PM this is a yummy poem. It is just the right length and has creative imagery to make me want to stay with it, enjoying it! Great job.

Arthur Vaso November 25, 2016 at 7:14 PM I had to take a second read here, something was gnawing at me! :)

Lim'Rik Flats November 25, 2016 at 6:56 PM I'll bet she "dots those pretty little eyes" — with mystery and surprise! Twas my fave line in a very manemo description of the dance. Very nice ~ john

Arthur Vaso November 25, 2016 at 4:02 PM You pretty much explained every women I have ever known! When you figure em out please, let me know too!! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen November 25, 2016 at 3:21 PM - Lovely written, I enjoy reading Tim :) - Happy weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud November 25, 2016 at 2:22 PM as always, I feel a natural sway of sweet romance in your words , tim... a pleasure to read you!..huggs

Heidi Sands November 25, 2016 at 2:03 PM Great Poem . It sounds like you are waiting to hear something directly and clearly? Tim Smith November 25, 2016 at 2:07 PM Thanks Heidi I was inspired by Arthurs poem from this morning.

Charmaine Chircop November 25, 2016 at 2:01 PM Holy Cow and sheep...You see why I hardly rate any poems..I forgot to rate it..So I'm writing another comment to rate a seven Up:) Tim Smith November 25, 2016 at 2:06 PM Thanks Charma : )

Charmaine Chircop November 25, 2016 at 1:59 PM Oh does She do lots of spelling mistakes...At least I'm not the only one : )....I really find this poem entertaining and sweet..Very sweet.I'm giving it a seven...and a fave..Charma. Arthur Vaso November 25, 2016 at 7:16 PM I couldn't agree more Tim! :) Tim Smith November 25, 2016 at 2:06 PM Only the smart ones do that's why there are editors.

Chris Green November 25, 2016 at 1:52 PM This was beautiful Tim and she seems like someone very special. Tim Smith November 25, 2016 at 2:04 PM Thanks Chris so much.