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The Night The Rain Fell

An empty heart cries through the longest night the only sound heard is cold tears that fall where pain rises to a terrible height and no one answers the lonely heart's call black is quieter when inhaled alone and the blank space of confusion intrudes when a heart's pain, struggles with the unknown tortured shadowed realms turn to darker moods How long will eyes stare into a black void? How tight will eyelids close, to find lost gleams? when the soul is barren and found devoid and pain-filled thresholds turn nightmarish dreams How long is time that will never relent? How deep is the pain when the heart is spent?

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Silent One

Date: 1/20/2024 5:07:00 AM

Your poem skilfully delves into the depths of turmoil, expressing the profound loneliness and anguish of a heart in despair. The imagery of 'cold tears' and 'black void' creates a powerful atmosphere, evoking a sense of isolation and hopelessness. The questions posed about the duration of suffering and the depth of pain add a haunting touch, emphasizing the enduring heartache. The use of language is both striking and poignant, making the reader feel the weight of the emotions described.

Ink Empress

Date: 1/19/2024 11:41:00 PM

This is such a poignant and soul stirring write dear frederick. I felt the depth of what you conveyed here in such eloquence. So well crafted with excellent rhymes and cadence: from all the lines what stood out for me the most was “ black is quieter when inhaled alone” what a deep and strong line that is: i think that line will stay in my mind for a long time: a fave this is for me