The Distance of Silence

The falling leaves danced
With the randomness of time
And flow of restless souls,
Moving on. Passing-by.
Grayer shades clothed
The dying accent of the setting sun
And in an hour,
You will be gone.

Those sobbing rehearsals
With the rain,
Are but futile train
Of affirmations spoken
Behind the mirror.
I stammered, as the words
Tried to come out;
Although the wind knows
What to shout.
And while you silently crept
In the corridor,
Love went out the back door.

So this time:
Let silence be my words
And tears do the conversation.
For everything here bear your trace.
Your whispered voice,
Grows louder in the emptier space
You left behind.
And in every crowded place
I know, I will always
Find your face.
That even numbness
Can not overcome the pain
Of which, I am to blame.

As I grip your loss
In the recesses of my mind,
I  will weep.
For I can't stand
the thought of missing you!
Even though,
You were never mine.
Because, I haven't
Tried.

©Dean Maloloyon

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 7/12/2013 6:28:00 PM
Dean, this is very moving with deeply remorseful expression. The las line is stunning. Perfect write on this subject and congratulations on your win :)
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Date: 7/11/2013 10:25:00 AM
This is brilliant and deep! Thanks for recently visiting my work. I've responded to your request. Congrats on your well deserved win! AO
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Date: 7/10/2013 3:20:00 PM
Poignant but very beautiful! MY HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR AWESOME WIN my dear friend Dean! Thank you so much also for sharing your great write. love and hugs, Leonora
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Date: 7/10/2013 1:14:00 PM
Dean, emotionally expressed. Congratulations on your fine win. Warm Smiles, Connie
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Date: 7/9/2013 5:08:00 PM
Dean, I know where you get your ink. I use the same in many of my verses... Congrats...Well done... Jake
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Date: 7/9/2013 2:41:00 PM
Dean.. Congratulations... xox~ LINDA
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Dean Maloloyon
Date: 11/24/2013 4:58:00 AM
i was out in the mountains for so long... if i've missed a lot because i'm a goof,please don't let me lose a friend...
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