Notes About The Poem

Scream

Silent Scream

Silent scream ~
the demarcation,
the moment 
between 
reality and insanity,
the moment
life flashes
into a chaotic
mess,
and your name 
is riding 
the tsunami.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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G  Avatar
February 26, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Great imagery! Congratulations on your win - I love Edvard Munch :)
Achara Avatar
February 26, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Thank you.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
February 15, 2026 at 4:20 PM
wow, your poem aptly describes that feeling...riding the tsunami is the perfect image.
Achara Avatar
February 15, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Thank you. The Scream is one of my favorite paintings.
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