Silent One Poet Free verse

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Suicide of Speech

I'm so tired to speak,
so words remain asleep

it's a suicide of speech.

There is so much to say.
I fight silent soldiers of suppression -
terrorising like hisses from snakes.

Fragile expressions become
a potpourri of poisoned petals -
melting like snow hit by sunshine

it's a suicide of speech.

Another battle lost to your
wicked war of words.
Or is it the mind overthinking?

No immunisation for ignorance,
when you only see a machine without heart.
I'm mute like dripping blood

it's a suicide of speech.

Concealing truth under sorrow's veil,
so they only see my misleading smile -
they can never kill that.

After all I'm too tired to speak,
so let my words sleep

it's a suicide of speech.

Simple Musing
Silent One

29 February 2020

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Poet Tellaferro May 5, 2022 at 8:10 PM Wow, this I must say is so far is one of my favorites. Its dark, I like dark. Good work!

Obenewaa Danquah November 9, 2020 at 5:40 AM Wow! Enchanting! Superb! Apt! Silent One November 9, 2020 at 6:09 AM Thank you..

Angela Crabtree November 5, 2020 at 7:03 PM Wow, Silent One. I'm glad I came across this one. Suicide of speech is such a stimulating write. I think silence sometimes speaks for itself when dealing with certain people. You are a very talented poet. I love your work! :) Silent One November 6, 2020 at 2:13 AM Thank you.. You are too kind.

John Hamilton April 26, 2020 at 9:30 AM Belated congrats on Potd! So much said I really felt this one!

Shirley Hawkins April 13, 2020 at 12:57 AM __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ X

Indiana Shaw March 11, 2020 at 4:31 AM If a thousand silentnesses could write a poem, they just did Silent One . . . Silent One March 29, 2020 at 12:35 PM Thank you..

Michelo Mweetwa March 7, 2020 at 11:49 PM A brilliant perspective of silence. It is more than just sealing ones lips. Love this. Silent One March 8, 2020 at 5:23 PM Yes you are right... Thank you

Edward Ibeh March 7, 2020 at 5:36 PM Wow! I'm floored by this sublime poem, SO:-) Heartiest congratulations on POTD! Silent One March 8, 2020 at 5:24 PM Thank you Edward..

Eileen Manassian March 7, 2020 at 3:44 PM Sometimes silence is the best answer. Thought provoking write, SO. Silent One March 8, 2020 at 5:26 PM Yes and I'm a master of it... Thank you Eileen..

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri March 7, 2020 at 4:28 AM Wow a soulful appealing deep cut emotional poem expressing sublimely. Kudos for bleeding in inking eloquently! And congrats on this getting poem of the day honours! I just saw your cmnt, replied. Silent One March 8, 2020 at 5:26 PM Thank you . emotive is always best

Susan Ashley March 6, 2020 at 6:41 PM When so many words are wasted in careless and needless ways, and one's words are cast aside by those who won't/don't want to listen, these words make such a bold statement and such a strong impact; 'I'm mute like dripping blood' - the silence of which says so much! Belated congrats, Silent One, on your worthy and well-deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes always, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan Silent One March 8, 2020 at 5:29 PM You said it so perfectly... Thank you Susan..

Carole Duet March 6, 2020 at 5:31 PM Wow, ZZ! Such a meaningful poem, ZZ. Never allow anyone to take away your wonderful gift of poetic expression because (as usual) your poetry proves what a master poet you are. With love, Carole :D

Line Gauthier March 4, 2020 at 7:00 PM Well penned, SO. Congrats on your POTD.

Pontsho Tshabalala March 4, 2020 at 7:32 AM A suicide of speech! woow...this is beautiful..well done Poet

Constance La France March 3, 2020 at 6:45 PM Silent, deeply beautiful, I love everything about your simple musing in this poem, even the music _Constance

Jennifer Proxenos March 3, 2020 at 12:38 PM Deep and philosophical S.O - people are often mindless when involved in conversation, blank eyes say it all , a suicide of speech - your verse ' concealing truth under sorrows veil, so they can only see my misleading smile - they can never kill that' says a great deal - your words are always worthy though S.O. Congratulation my friend on your POTD incredible write. Blessings, Jennifer.

Connie Marcum Wong March 3, 2020 at 12:32 PM This poem kind of reminds me of what it feels like to receive another N/A Silent. Very fitting. Congratulations on having this wonderful poem honored with POTD! xxoo

Mystic Rose Rose March 3, 2020 at 5:49 AM When too tired to speak just pick up pen, and oh! what you can do with it dear friend , Wonderfully written, have a great day .xo

John Watt March 2, 2020 at 11:08 PM Powerful message, excellent write. Your alliterations underscore your disdain - "silent soldiers of suppression", "potpourri of poisoned petals", "wicked war of words". Well-deserved POTD.

Harry Horsman March 2, 2020 at 10:51 PM Such complex in your simple musing, but makes for wonderful poetry, as this is....

Cecilia Macfarlane March 2, 2020 at 9:30 PM Sometimes it's best to be silent when words fall on deaf ears. Congratulations Silent One, on Poem of the Day. Hugs

Wren Rushing March 2, 2020 at 7:20 PM Congratulations on POTD! Well deserved my friend!

Ann Gilmour March 2, 2020 at 5:26 PM Such a deep intense poem SO that I can relate to it also. For so often people do not listen to the words we speak, and you feel like screaming out to them, but there is no point, for maybe they do not really care enough to listen, they are so wrapped up in themselves! Many congratulations on POTD. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Sam Kauffman March 2, 2020 at 5:20 PM So true. I like the formatting - really highlights your theme. Wonderful images! Congrats on your POTD!

Charles Messina March 2, 2020 at 5:20 PM Nice! Back with Congrats! Well deserved S.O. :o) CM

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