Emile Pinet Poet Blank verse

The Sound of Silence

Devastated by betrayal,
I am left reeling from its sting.
And amidst abject solitude,
I struggle: alone, with my pain.

I hear my heartbeat in my sleep,
racing to accommodate fear.
And it starts pounding, very loud,
as silent screams invade my dreams.

My hopeful eyes scan the night sky
for shooting stars: to make a wish.
But tears have reduced their magic
to distant specks of sparkling light.

Sadness saturates my being:
more profound than ever before.
And loneliness smothers my soul,
entombed in the sound of silence.

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Line Gauthier May 26, 2018 at 8:18 PM Great depiction, Emile. Emile Pinet May 27, 2018 at 7:43 AM Thanks Line, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Richard Lamoureux March 2, 2015 at 7:57 AM Consider changing Thump to thumping it adds to the rhythm of the piece. I enjoyed this melancholy write. Emile Pinet March 2, 2015 at 8:09 AM Thanks, Richard, I have changed it to thumping as you suggested. Emile.

David Meade March 1, 2015 at 10:04 PM Loneliness is an old friend -- but the wind from the sea is calling -- in its drafts are love and hope -- may we always see them even in our darkest moments. 7 (if interested, see my poem Wind From the Sea). Emile Pinet March 2, 2015 at 8:11 AM Thanks David, I will check out your poem. Emile.

Kp Nunez March 1, 2015 at 6:37 PM An outstanding depiction of Loneliness as a subject, Emile. Such accurate take on how a person feels leaves me hoping it's only fiction in your case. Regardless, we're here, your PoetrySoup family! Hugs and smiles. :DKim Emile Pinet March 2, 2015 at 8:10 AM Thank you very much, your comments are always welcomed. Emile.

Curtis Moorman March 1, 2015 at 1:07 PM Emile: Thank you for your kind words in your comment on my poem on Magic Kisses and Valentine Wishes. It prompted me to read some of your work. The poem herein describes the loneliness I have been feeling since November when my wife passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Ironically, your poem made me realize that my loneliness can be greatly overshadow by my relationship with Christ if I turn it over to Him. Thanks for such an inspirational irony. Emile Pinet March 1, 2015 at 6:16 PM I am touched by your words and humbled by your praise. Thank you, Emile.

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty March 1, 2015 at 12:46 PM Loneliness Smothers really great pain..skillfully delineated the suffering Emile..love Emile Pinet March 1, 2015 at 6:17 PM Thank you very much, your comments are always welcomed. Emile.

Arthur Vaso February 28, 2015 at 9:48 PM Emile this is so beautiful, You can never be smothered here, the society of lonely poets, I am the president!!! :) Cheers Emile Pinet March 1, 2015 at 9:50 AM Your friendly words have warmed my heart, thank you...Emile.

Debbie Guzzi February 28, 2015 at 7:27 PM So nice to read your verse this evening and know I am not alone in feeling this way on occasion. Light & Love Emile Pinet February 28, 2015 at 8:32 PM Thank you very much, your input is appreciated. Emile

David Brown February 28, 2015 at 4:22 PM Such powerful images Emile, you have truly captured the essence of sadness in solitude. Emile Pinet February 28, 2015 at 4:57 PM Thank you very much, your comments are always welcomed. Emile.

Eileen Manassian February 28, 2015 at 2:24 PM This is drenched in sorrow...I have experience loneliness as well. It can truly suffocate. Thanks for sharing...If it is not fiction, I hope that the clouds part and soon the sun peeks in on you. Hugs Emile Pinet February 28, 2015 at 5:01 PM I am touched by your words and humbled by your praise. Thank you, Emile.

Carolyn Devonshire February 28, 2015 at 2:08 PM Hello, Emile. Loneliness is a topic with which I'm all too familiar and I could relate to every verse, every line, every word. It truly does "smother" the soul and leave one in the depths of despair. If only there were a way for lonely people to connect! There are many of us. Thanks for visiting my poem. My health prevents me from being very active here, but I'm adding this poem to my favorites. Lucky Seven! Best wishes, carolyn Emile Pinet February 28, 2015 at 4:59 PM Thank you Carolyn, for taking the time and care to give me this truly wonderful review, Emile.

Nette Onclaud February 28, 2015 at 12:20 PM hut wrenching and beautiful with well-defined images, emile... wow.. huggs Emile Pinet February 28, 2015 at 5:00 PM Thank you so much for your wonderful review and support... as always your comments are welcomed and appreciated. Emile.

Janet Eaton February 28, 2015 at 10:19 AM Emile. you feel the emotion with every word. So beautifully written. "7". Hugs Janet Emile Pinet February 28, 2015 at 5:02 PM Thank you very much Janet, your kind words are very appreciated. Emile.