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Poetic Form: Dramatic Monologue
Inspired: 2024 February 24
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The Weight of Words

There is so much
left unsaid

Words will go on
forevermore

As I sit next
to her bed

With all the words
that needs to be said

I hear her feeble breath
laborious gasping 

If I utter a word
I know I won't stop

But in her condition
will she hear any of it

In my heart of hearts
I hope she does

But it will satisfy no one
but myself

Wishful thinking 
that will be

For I will know
the truth of it

That it will all be words
carried by the winds

Words that would
satisfy all her questions

Words were the
answers she needed to hear

Words she longed for
and clung to life for

Words that ...

"We're turning the machines off,
I'm sorry but she's gone."

... that matters?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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February 25, 2024 at 11:01 AM
This is a heartbreaking poem my friend..
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
February 25, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Aloha, Silent One. Admittedly, 'tis a bit of conundrum, but--not in contrast or in addition, nor exclusionary--for the reason I gave her the last word, whereto, she exonerated him from any fault or blame. A welcoming sharing, my friend, Mahalo, William
Pandit Avatar
February 25, 2024 at 5:54 AM
So sad, my friend. Your poem tugs the heart. Splendidly delivered.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
February 25, 2024 at 9:38 AM
The measure of loss is incalculable where none be of matter, appreciatung your visit and expressions, Vijay. Aloha, William
Seeker Avatar
February 24, 2024 at 9:20 PM
the void witnesses each tremor of heart’s pure intent and thus in the womb of existence, even unvoiced thoughts glisten in the ethereal moonlight
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
February 24, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Wondrously amplified, US, your astute nature is well-noted, my friend. Aloha, William
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