Notes About The Poem

This poem was inspired by Queen's song, Bohemian Rhapsody.

 

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
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Rolland Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 1:12 AM
wow, i have been "trappped" by this awesome verse in silence i found my sanctuary thanks poet for the e xcellent poem
Silence Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 9:31 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..
Silence Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 9:31 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..
Hamilton Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 7:17 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
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 6:49 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
Brotherton Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 5:50 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.
Pandit Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 1:48 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!
Poet Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 1:32 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
Kauffman Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 11:57 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!
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 11:49 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/
Rodrigues Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 9:48 AM
Wow! Heartfelt!
Watt Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 9:24 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
Sharma  Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 9:09 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
Edmonds  Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 7:47 AM
So sad Silent One, “in silence i found my sanctuary” - so did I. Great poetry, Belle
Empress Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 6:54 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—
Empress Avatar
December 12, 2023 at 6:55 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
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