The Invention of Sound

Long ago, before words were known
Sound simply didn't exist
A smile was the only thing needed
Or a tear, if someone were missed

Love was then, the language of choice
A silent show of affection
Until that day when sound was invented
The heartbreaking cry of rejection

A teardrop had finally found its voice
The silence was broken in two
A broken heart had finally spoken
And the people knew not what to do

No words of comfort could pass their lips
For words were yet to be known
So the sound of heartbreak spread like cancer
For those doomed to suffer alone

Words would one day come to fruition
And comfort would finally be found
But the silence was silenced forever more
Because the invention of sound
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Taylor Avatar
March 24, 2011 at 8:18 AM
Wow, Excellent piece, Larry. That's going back a few years! Interesting. Ralph
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March 23, 2011 at 5:59 AM
I have enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry this morning Larry. May you have a beautiful day filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
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