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Silent Rhapsody

I remember
when I was a poor boy
and nobody loved me
mamma's tears felt like acid
burning holes in my heart -
I became breathless

triggers came without a guarantee
violence swept like an adversary
in silence i found my sanctuary
my bubble an escape from reality

grenades of my ancestors
detonated along my destiny
I burned in a bonfire of misery
papa's demons were too loud
so I hid my heart behind a shroud
as fatal tumors cursed my tongue
my sighs turned into a melancholic song

triggers came without a guarantee
violence swept like an adversary
in silence i found my sanctuary
my bubble an escape from reality

as the novelty of poison wore out
through the Devil's death i began to shout
his assassination set my soul free
childhood pain became my poetry

once I was a poor boy with silent ink,
but in adolescence I've learned to think
i used to wish I had never been born
but it's pointless living with bitter scorn

As withheld words escaped through winds of change
regretful tears from fears were blown out of range

Copyright © Silent One | Year Posted 2023

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Yann Rolland Date: 12/13/2023 1:12:00 AM wow, i have been "trappped" by this awesome verse in silence i found my sanctuary thanks poet for the e xcellent poem Login to Reply

Fading Star Silence Date: 12/12/2023 9:31:00 PM Wow, silent one..this one hit me hard..I can feel the raw depth of this piece..the feels it brings up to the surface as I read your flawless ink (as always) makes me dig deep into my soul to reach within and sift through the dark depths of my secret corners, resonating so deeply with this brilliant masterpiece, my friend..I too find my solace in silence.. Login to Reply Fading Star Silence Date: 12/12/2023 9:31:00 PM when it comes a time, no matter what we speak to another, can fall on deaf ears and blind gazes..to ink it all out, reaching even one person is an honor and a journey to be travelled..

Shadow Hamilton Date: 12/12/2023 7:17:00 PM I love this lyric Silent One I watched the film and was bowled over by it. As I am by this write the last two lines resound fav for sure hugs Shadow Login to Reply

Tom Woody Date: 12/12/2023 7:06:00 PM This is a cool take on what some have rated the best rock song of all time. "Nothing really matters, anyone can see..." Awesome Login to Reply

Hilo Poet Date: 12/12/2023 6:49:00 PM Intense, Silent One, re of the boy and Queen's signature song. Mr. Mercury's private life radically differs from his flamboyant performance for the week I entertained him and the guys for their concert in the Bay area. I smiled several times when somebody would call him by his former name, and then he would abruptly stop talking to me and while turning say, "Who are you talking to? Wow, at that time AIDS was unknown to the vast majority with the likes of San Franciscans too, my friend Aloha William Login to Reply

Jerry Brotherton Date: 12/12/2023 5:50:00 PM Rock on, my friend. The chorus lines are so powerful. triggers came without a guarantee, violence swept like an adversary. Your lyrics tell a sad story. Login to Reply

Vijay Pandit Date: 12/12/2023 1:48:00 PM This is so forlorn, so emotive, so powerful echo of memories, SO.--triggers came without a guarantee violence swept like an adversary in silence i found my sanctuary--- words that tug the heart. A FAVE! Login to Reply

Sotto Poet Date: 12/12/2023 1:32:00 PM Dear S.O., Your imagery's potency knows no limitations. Simply categorizing them as artistic, original, and extraordinary does not fully honor your role in sparking the deep emotional power of an ensuing inferno. Your talent is nothing short of astounding. Your words not only caress the ethereal universe, but they also leave everlasting impressions on its hallowed territory, assuring that this lyrical passage from sadness to renewal, will be remembered for all time. A fave for sure Login to Reply

Sam Kauffman Date: 12/12/2023 11:57:00 AM SO, power on wheels! Your images are beyond powerful. To say they are creative, innovative and unique does not do them justice or give you the credit you deserve for creating the emotional intensity of a burning fire. Simply amazing SO. Your words not only touch the world of the spirit but they leave their footprints there to remember this poetic experience - this journey from grief into healing and restoration. Thank yo for this amazing poetic gift. Blessings! Login to Reply

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 12/12/2023 11:49:00 AM Hello Silent One, Oh my heart felt every word of this poem. I felt the pain . then i felt happier towards the end of your poem. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/ Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 12/12/2023 9:48:00 AM Wow! Heartfelt! Login to Reply

John Watt Date: 12/12/2023 9:24:00 AM I feel the link to the intensely emotional Freddie Mercury anthem, but where his ends in despair at facing the gallows and his demons, your story rises to a place of hope, and puts the myriad past hurts into a healthy perspective. "Childhood pain became my poetry" is an anthem many of us can hear ourselves singing. I love the alliteration in the last couplet and the imagery in "escaped through winds of change". I found these lyrics very touching. Well done and thank you for sharing, adding to my Favs~ John Login to Reply

Hiya Sharma Date: 12/12/2023 9:09:00 AM This poem felt like speaking the words of my soul, to be honest.. Sigh, literally made me so emotional and tear-up. I can resonate with the ache of this poem as somehow "childhood pain became my poetry" this relates with me too.. "mamma's tears felt like acid burning holes in my heart -" I can deeply connect with this in my heart's most vulnerable cores. Dear Silent One, this is a pure art where emotions have been deciphered through poetry, in a soul stirring way. An absolute FAV for me indeed Login to Reply

Beryl Edmonds Date: 12/12/2023 7:47:00 AM So sad Silent One, “in silence i found my sanctuary” - so did I. Great poetry, Belle Login to Reply

Ink Empress Date: 12/12/2023 6:54:00 AM How do you do this, every poem of yours emanates so many emotions and just pulls my heartstrings so eloquently. “ papa's demons were too loud so I hid my heart behind a shroud as fatal tumors cursed my tongue my sighs turned into a melancholic song” this hits home and is so heart wrenching to read too: i can feel the depth of every line in this and the sincerity of emotions delivered here too touched my heart. Sigh poignant and soulful: “ once I was a poor boy with silent ink, but in adolescen— Login to Reply Ink Empress Date: 12/12/2023 6:55:00 AM Made me tear up really silent one your way of expressing is just impeccable and evn w cold heart would thaw and feel so much, another fave