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Silent Songs of the Soul

Written: April, 29, 2025, for contest Sponsored by: Robert James Liguori

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Soulful manes croon gently in silence
The optimism has hidden purposes,  
A single tear fell at twilight 
A hollow howl where a grin turns sad,
A far-off display’s vibrant lights 
shine brightly, a whole scene  
A deceptive expression veils a faint spirit  
Joyous laughter fills empty spaces around,  
A fantabulous serve emerges with each play  
A profound ache lingers inside  
Tears brim in my eyes  
They are on the brink of breaking  
Tears stream down from the eyes 
Of jesters.  

Beneath the mask, illusions flourish  
Joyful sounds diminish into sighs 
Torn or intact glass won't vary too much.  
The sadness persists despite time marching, 
A quiet scream is in every joke.
Crowds crash against the shore, 
Invisible chains tether his weary spirit
Painted displays conceal deeper issues
Concealed sobs of a jester  
Lift your spirits.  

Shadows sway under vivid lights  
Fractured hearts obscure familiar patterns,  
Phantoms emerge in the reflection  
Untold stories are hidden within 
Dimming stage lights feels distant 
A painted smile masks weariness  
In empty corridors, laughter rings out  
Each dawn, the performance resumes  
The mirror reveals a confused visage  
Deep inside, joyful thoughts reside 
Morning dissolves into shadowy midnight 
Clown-like cries pass unnoticed
All react to a heavenly sound, 
Captivated by the spotlight 
Through the tears of a clown.

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thriveni c mysore May 7, 2025 at 9:06 PM Congratulations on your win dear poet. Cheers!!!

Robert James Liguori May 6, 2025 at 11:54 PM I always expect you to perform well, you are such an amazing poet. Congrats on your placement. Please consider entering my next contest Shadows of the Valley. Sotto Poet May 7, 2025 at 7:52 AM Thanks for my placement, Robert

Duke Beaufort May 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM SP, life of a clown is probably very interesting. I was thinking of clowns as I read this and you confirm the subject as the poem progresses. I recently was looking at some Red Skelton paintings of clowns. I also watched a couple of his films on TCM. It must be a difficult job...there's a lot of pressure to bear for clowns and the rest of us too.

Jay Narain April 30, 2025 at 10:52 AM Nice poem on tears of a clown. Beneath the smiling mask, many stories, haappy and sad, are hidden. GL in contest.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 30, 2025 at 2:23 AM - No one knows what is hidden behind the mask "Untold stories are hidden within" ... he does his work to entertain, no matter what he feels ... a sensitive poem ... wonderfully written, Las - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Paige Hind April 29, 2025 at 9:47 PM "Torn or intact glass won't vary too much." That line really speaks - "A hollow howl where a grin turns sad" The ending lines, too- really really speak.