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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

Date: 5/5/2022 8:10:00 PM

Wow, this I must say is so far is one of my favorites. Its dark, I like dark. Good work!

Obenewaa Danquah

Date: 11/9/2020 5:40:00 AM

Wow! Enchanting! Superb! Apt!

Silent One
Date: 11/9/2020 6:09:00 AM

Thank you..

Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/5/2020 7:03:00 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
Date: 11/6/2020 2:13:00 AM

Thank you.. You are too kind.

John Hamilton

Date: 4/26/2020 9:30:00 AM

Belated congrats on Potd! So much said I really felt this one!

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 4/13/2020 12:57:00 AM

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Indiana Shaw

Date: 3/11/2020 4:31:00 AM

If a thousand silentnesses could write a poem, they just did Silent One . . .

Silent One
Date: 3/29/2020 12:35:00 PM

Thank you..

Michelo Mweetwa

Date: 3/7/2020 11:49:00 PM

A brilliant perspective of silence. It is more than just sealing ones lips. Love this.

Silent One
Date: 3/8/2020 5:23:00 PM

Yes you are right... Thank you

Edward Ibeh

Date: 3/7/2020 5:36:00 PM

Wow! I'm floored by this sublime poem, SO:-) Heartiest congratulations on POTD!

Silent One
Date: 3/8/2020 5:24:00 PM

Thank you Edward..

Eileen Manassian

Date: 3/7/2020 3:44:00 PM

Sometimes silence is the best answer. Thought provoking write, SO.

Silent One
Date: 3/8/2020 5:26:00 PM

Yes and I'm a master of it... Thank you Eileen..

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 3/7/2020 4:28:00 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
Date: 3/8/2020 5:26:00 PM

Thank you . emotive is always best

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/6/2020 6:41:00 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
Date: 3/8/2020 5:29:00 PM

You said it so perfectly... Thank you Susan..

Carole Duet

Date: 3/6/2020 5:31:00 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

Date: 3/4/2020 7:00:00 PM

Well penned, SO. Congrats on your POTD.

Pontsho Tshabalala

Date: 3/4/2020 7:32:00 AM

A suicide of speech! woow...this is beautiful..well done Poet

Constance La France

Date: 3/3/2020 6:45:00 PM

Silent, deeply beautiful, I love everything about your simple musing in this poem, even the music _Constance

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/3/2020 12:38:00 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

Date: 3/3/2020 12:32:00 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

Date: 3/3/2020 5:49:00 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

Date: 3/2/2020 11:08:00 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

Date: 3/2/2020 10:51:00 PM

Such complex in your simple musing, but makes for wonderful poetry, as this is....

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 3/2/2020 9:30:00 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

Date: 3/2/2020 7:20:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD! Well deserved my friend!

Ann Gilmour

Date: 3/2/2020 5:26:00 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

Charles Messina

Date: 3/2/2020 5:20:00 PM

Nice! Back with Congrats! Well deserved S.O. :o) CM

Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/2/2020 5:20:00 PM

So true. I like the formatting - really highlights your theme. Wonderful images! Congrats on your POTD!