The Sightless Are Not Blind

At times a distant rumble rattles things
a voice within a hidden cavern pit
of darkness and loneliness it sings
reverberations punishment it brings

for I am he who left that voice to die
fearful of the truths it spoke to me
denied the tortured tears I now must cry
for neither of us now can e’er be free.

I sought the soothing voice, the healing balm
of whispered words that caused nobody harm
yet found that warmth could be forever cold
leave you with a blanket you can’t hold

yet shivering I curse that rattled hymn
sad lonely song of me I left behind
while wandering through caves so long and dim
I’ve come to know the sightless are not blind.

I beg, if you should hear this troubled drone
you sit and let it seep into the id
while there is hope that it may lead you home
to find you are the voice that never hid.


©11/18/2021

Soul Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Goldsmith Avatar
November 25, 2021 at 8:30 AM
Congratulations on your write/win. Have a blessed day...............
Liguori Avatar
November 21, 2021 at 10:01 AM
Thank you for entering the contest. Congrats on your placement. Robert
Lawless Avatar
November 22, 2021 at 5:00 AM
My pleasure Robert. Your topics always seem to send the muse cartwheeling.
Kauffman Avatar
November 20, 2021 at 12:29 PM
Powerful words and images John. This is "soul poetry" indeed. Best of all wishes for the contest!
Lawless Avatar
November 22, 2021 at 4:59 AM
Thanks Sam, appreciate the visit and comment
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