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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 12/3/2016 6:49:00 PM
Yes she does seem shy . I like this poem Tim.
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Date: 11/29/2016 5:55:00 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
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Darren White
Date: 11/29/2016 11:55:00 PM
It is, isn't it? I love it.
Date: 11/26/2016 5:29:00 AM
"It's between the lines I rest". Oh, that's so wonderful! My poetic heart melts and cherishes this line.
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Darren White
Date: 11/29/2016 11:56:00 PM
And yes. I read it with different 'i's now :) Thank you for this.
Date: 11/25/2016 8:11:00 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.
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Date: 11/25/2016 7:14:00 PM
I had to take a second read here, something was gnawing at me! :)
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Date: 11/25/2016 6:56:00 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
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Date: 11/25/2016 4:02:00 PM
You pretty much explained every women I have ever known! When you figure em out please, let me know too!! :)
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Date: 11/25/2016 3:21:00 PM
- Lovely written, I enjoy reading Tim :) - Happy weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 11/25/2016 2:22:00 PM
as always, I feel a natural sway of sweet romance in your words , tim... a pleasure to read you!..huggs
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Date: 11/25/2016 2:03:00 PM
Great Poem . It sounds like you are waiting to hear something directly and clearly?
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Tim Smith
Date: 11/25/2016 2:07:00 PM
Thanks Heidi I was inspired by Arthurs poem from this morning.
Date: 11/25/2016 2:01:00 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:)
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Tim Smith
Date: 11/25/2016 2:06:00 PM
Thanks Charma : )
Date: 11/25/2016 1:59:00 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.
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 11/25/2016 7:16:00 PM
I couldn't agree more Tim! :)
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Tim Smith
Date: 11/25/2016 2:06:00 PM
Only the smart ones do that's why there are editors.
Date: 11/25/2016 1:52:00 PM
This was beautiful Tim and she seems like someone very special.
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Tim Smith
Date: 11/25/2016 2:04:00 PM
Thanks Chris so much.
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