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The Silent One

My mind so weary, feelings cold, as madness lingers in my soul. The silence beckons, words untold, as deep inside I lose control. So sad, so sad this voice in me seems hot in summer's torrid breeze to close my eyes, to be set free in dark and soundless reveries. I find my peace in lulling hush. The quiet sets my thoughts at ease and in the twilight evening blush, my burdened mind, my dreams appease. So listen loud to life undone, but know me as the silent one. 06/22/2020 Reflection in Silence Poetry Contest Sponsored by Silent One

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Date: 4/24/2021 8:59:00 AM
This is done very well. I have thoroughly enjoyed the reading. Congratulations.
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James Inman
Date: 6/13/2021 7:14:00 PM
Hi Janis, sorry I did not see your comment sooner. For some reason I no longer get emails when I receive comments. Thank you for your kind visit.
Date: 11/30/2020 11:53:00 AM
Congratulations on a very beautiful poem that touches the heart. It is truly awesome!
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James Inman
Date: 11/30/2020 11:59:00 AM
Again, thank you, Frances, for your visit and the lovely comment.
Date: 11/13/2020 6:46:00 PM
Deep and beautiful. I love it :)
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James Inman
Date: 11/14/2020 1:27:00 PM
Hi Akkina, thank you for the nice comment. I think SO got a kick out it. : )
Date: 8/27/2020 9:07:00 AM
Beautiful work, James. Poetry the way I learned to love it. Stay free my friend. ...Fran
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James Inman
Date: 8/28/2020 6:44:00 PM
Hi Fran, thanks for the visit and the nice comment.
Date: 7/13/2020 10:30:00 AM
Exceptional and your placement proves it.Congratulations my friend...
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James Inman
Date: 7/24/2020 4:54:00 PM
Thanks Michael.
Date: 6/29/2020 1:53:00 PM
A huge huge congratulations on your high placement. You deserve it.
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James Inman
Date: 6/29/2020 2:04:00 PM
Thank you for visiting, Funom. Thanks for the nice comment as well.
Date: 6/29/2020 12:55:00 PM
to be loud is to be weak....humility makes us meek....temptation tests our Faith....Love, it keeps us safe....pride can bring us pain....arrogance will inspire shame....only woman can be a wife....and Only God Can Offer Life....so inspiring james....
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James Inman
Date: 6/29/2020 12:57:00 PM
Thank you eric
Date: 6/28/2020 5:04:00 PM
Hello James Inman, congrats on your win. Enjoy your evening my friend.
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James Inman
Date: 6/28/2020 5:59:00 PM
Thank you Darlene.
Date: 6/27/2020 2:54:00 AM
Very well done my friend...Congrats!! on the win James...^WW^ :o)
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James Inman
Date: 6/27/2020 10:11:00 AM
Thank you WW, nice to see you on that list as well.
Date: 6/26/2020 7:02:00 AM
Wonderful!!! Congrats and many more wonderful writes. Bless you, Gina
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James Inman
Date: 6/26/2020 9:28:00 AM
Regina, thank you for reading my poem and for your nice comment.
Date: 6/26/2020 2:57:00 AM
Oh this is such a deep poem James! Love the way your well-framed sonnet transforms from sadness to hope then determination. Also, I love how your named it. Congratulations on your win. God bless you. Keep writing and inspiring :)
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James Inman
Date: 6/26/2020 9:27:00 AM
Hi Aditi, I love your description of my write. Thank you.
Date: 6/25/2020 10:59:00 PM
So very beautiful. Congratulations on your win. :)
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James Inman
Date: 6/25/2020 11:00:00 PM
Nice of you to visit Evelyn, thank you.
Date: 6/25/2020 5:32:00 PM
Congratulations for your beautiful win. I can relate to this :)
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James Inman
Date: 6/25/2020 7:27:00 PM
Thank you Heidi.
Date: 6/25/2020 2:53:00 PM
love the content of your poem James...and the cadence is beautiful :)
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James Inman
Date: 6/25/2020 4:35:00 PM
Thank you for visiting and the nice comment, David.
Date: 6/25/2020 12:07:00 PM
James, this is a wonderful read and sonnet. Congrats on your podium win.
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James Inman
Date: 6/25/2020 12:57:00 PM
Thank you so much Jeanne.
Date: 6/25/2020 11:05:00 AM
Congrats on your podium win, James--sad, yet beautiful.
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James Inman
Date: 6/25/2020 11:19:00 AM
Thanks Vijay
Date: 6/25/2020 10:45:00 AM
Beautiful Sonnet James, Congrats on your win..
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James Inman
Date: 6/25/2020 11:19:00 AM
Thank you Joseph
Date: 6/25/2020 6:34:00 AM
Nice take on the contest, I have no issue with you being known as the silent one also lol.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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James Inman
Date: 6/25/2020 8:05:00 AM
Thank you SO, I hoped it would bring a smile to your face. Thanks for the comment and for hosting the contest, and believe me when I say you are the one and only Silent One!!
Date: 6/22/2020 12:38:00 PM
Well said James I enjoyed this as I always enjoy your writing, this sonnet I'm sure SO will rate high!
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James Inman
Date: 6/23/2020 3:03:00 PM
Thank you John.
Date: 6/22/2020 4:31:00 AM
beautiful poem is shared /// silence is the residual planet for the thoughtful brain; so live silent and observe to overcome the next step
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James Inman
Date: 6/22/2020 8:02:00 AM
A lovely thought Mahtab, thank you for your visit.

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