Eve Roper Poet Free verse

Silent Words Rumi

When I look into your eyes,
I become lost
Withholding  words
That are so close to my lips
Words I know  I want to say
I cannot
Afraid of what you'll say

So much I desire to let flow
With sorrow silently I’ve told  them
A thousand times in my heart
Words you need to hear
Of feelings locked up
Deep in my heart
Arguments I try so hard to avoid
Afraid you might close the door

Like birds lock up in their cage
I need to let them have wings and fly free,
But  kept  covered
For no one to hear or discern

I need to keep them away,
Locked up  safe in my heart
For fear of losing you

5/4/2015  

Contest: Contemplation visual 2

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Paul Callus May 7, 2015 at 12:13 PM Sometimes we choose to stay silent in order to keep the peace, but there are times when it's better to get things out in the open and clear the air. Excellent poem, Eve. // paul

Ravi Sathasivam May 7, 2015 at 2:09 AM Excellent. Loaded with beautiful words. Enjoyed reading it. Tks Eve Roper May 7, 2015 at 7:57 AM Ravi, thank you so much for your compliment and support. Blessings and Hugs, Eve

Iris E. Sankey- Lewis May 6, 2015 at 9:01 PM Silence- gem, advantage, disadvantage. You have penned sensuality. blessings and thanks for visiting 'There are Poets... Eve Roper May 7, 2015 at 7:58 AM Iris, thank you so much for your compliment and support. Blessings and Hugs, Eve

Constance La France May 6, 2015 at 6:57 PM Eve a wondrous write for the contest with many beautiful words and lines 7 and thanks for visiting my poem, the garden picnic Eve Roper May 7, 2015 at 8:00 AM Thank you so much, Broken Wing, for your high rating and compliment. Blessings and Hugs, dear friend Eve

Nette Onclaud May 6, 2015 at 2:00 PM such a covert, private feel to this splendid piece.. silence always brings a certain sense of mystery.. superb, eve.. huggs Eve Roper May 7, 2015 at 8:01 AM Nette, thank you so much for your compliment and support. Blessings and hugs dear friend :~) Eve

Emile Pinet May 6, 2015 at 11:06 AM Like a moth to a flame you seduce us with the beauty of you words and we fall prey to their magic. Emile. Eve Roper May 6, 2015 at 12:51 PM Awe,Emile, you're so kind. We are not perfect creatures, they call it lying, I call it protection. Bless you eve

Thomas Martin May 5, 2015 at 8:03 PM Enjoyed your take on this subject, Eve. Also really like your use of free verse to tersely make the feelings. Tom Eve Roper May 5, 2015 at 10:32 PM Thank you, Thomas