Silent One Poet Free verse

When I Am Nothing

When I am nothing, a no one,
when nobody remembers my name -
will you give me a purpose to remain?

When I can no longer run,
will you carry me over the line?
Will you teach me how to tread slowly,
upon paths I'm yet to discover,
will you bring me home?

In times of rage and rejection,
will you show me patience,
love me without blame?

Will you understand me -
comprehend the metaphors of my angst?
When I am lost in the wilderness,
will you guide me to be found?
When all doors are closed,
will you provide me with a key,
so I can open yours?

In days of darkness,
when selfish stars hide behind black hues,
when I'm lonely like the moon,
will you place my head upon your chest,
so I can feel the glow of your heart?

When I'm helpless
in the trauma of the storm,
in times of insanity and fear,
will you keep me warm? 
Shelter my inner child,
from those who could harm?

When tears finally flow,
when my lips are parched,
will you kiss me softly,
heal me with breaths of empathy?

In times of infliction,
when there is no remedy for my cure,
will you hold my hand,
will you ease my pain -
soothe me until the end?
When I crumble like a summer orchid,
will you lay strong foundations?
Will you disguise my imperfections,
lie to me about my perfections?
When I'm too fatigued to flower,
will you become a pillow upon my flowerbed?
When my garden is no longer evergreen,
will you sow new seeds of hope.
so my memories blossom forever?

When there are no words
Will you cherish my silence?
When I can no longer walk,
will you lay by my side?
When all lyrics have been written,
when the last poem has been sung,
will you become my poetry -
will you reflect on my legacy?
When my soul is returning to its sender,
will you be my last

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Terry Miller May 16, 2024 at 2:46 AM An amazing poem, congratulations

Paula Goldsmith May 15, 2024 at 12:20 PM WOW!!! What an amazing write/ending. Congratulation on your win. I enjoyed reading your "When I am nothing" write again. Love reading your work. Have A Blessed Day Writing Away............

Ink Empress May 15, 2024 at 11:58 AM Dear silent one, this is actually one of my faves ever written by you! I remember crying reading this! Touched my soul deeply! Congratulations on your first place win! Well deserved

Robert Lindley September 17, 2023 at 6:51 AM Editted, double post..

Robert Lindley September 17, 2023 at 6:50 AM You my good friend do free verse so magnificently that it awes this old poet. What a great pleasure to read poetry is good, this deep, this awesome. Written as only a master poet can ink. I've read this 3 times and it truly is a fabulously creative and new piece. A gleaming gem and a new fav for me. God bless you..

Brian Sambourne September 16, 2023 at 4:10 PM Incredible verses as is consistently so in your portfolio. We so need someone to shield us in the hurly-burly of a storm. Your use of rhetorical questions is truly masterful. Congratulations! Brian

Beryl Edmonds September 6, 2023 at 2:36 AM So moving Silent One, it takes me back to when, almost two years ago, my husband came out of day case surgery in a collapsed state and was readmitted with sepsis. It was very traumatic, three months in intensive care. All the questions you’ve asked in this poem I did, and would do it again if the need arrives. A wonderful write, God bless, Belle

Gershon Wolf September 2, 2023 at 7:40 PM Just as you wrote it... These are the situations that bring out the best or the beast in people.

Richard Lamoureux September 2, 2023 at 12:04 PM When you find that person, never let them go. Fabulous emotive writing.

The Aura Rhymes September 2, 2023 at 9:30 AM Love this poem brother . Well written as always

Joanna Daniel September 2, 2023 at 1:53 AM A beautiful poem with so many emotions, SO:)

Sam Kauffman September 1, 2023 at 11:19 AM Oh, Silent One, you have been silent for too long! Like Susan says, it has been far too long since I lost myself in the mystic realms of your poems. Each stanza is written with an elegant, poetic touch that caresses the words into phrases that echo and reverberate! Welcome home! Warm blessings!

Susan Ashley August 31, 2023 at 8:55 AM Dear Silent One, it's been a while since I lost myself in your soulful imagination and like one deprived I savor every poetic nuance and rich metaphor of this emotive poetic gem. Your artistry shines in the creative sunlight of your radiant pen where you illuminate the dark corners of the poetic page and the reader's heart with profound revelation and aesthetic finesse. Warmest wishes my dear friend.. ~Susan

Regina Mcintosh August 31, 2023 at 2:25 AM This is the brilliance that makes your poetry climb the heights of my soul - you are liquid, soothing and silent, humbling my moments with your light. I have never been more delighted with a writing. It sings and sounds a endless gentle, a flow of tenderness, awakening, inviting, smiling through the words - You are surely an embrace from the power of your words. I just LOVE this. A fave. God bless you, friend. Love, Gina

Phyllis Babcock August 30, 2023 at 11:41 AM Wow this speaks of so many emotions and feelings. Of being there for one another thru the thick and thin of life. Wow again. love phyl

Akkina Downing August 29, 2023 at 8:42 PM I don’t have much to say, my tears says it all… wholeheartedly deeply felt. I fave it :)

Juliet Ligon August 29, 2023 at 6:04 PM I love the way you used questions to convey the longing for your love to share such a devoted love. My favorites are: "Will you place my head upon your chest, so I can feel the glow of your heart?" and "When there are no words, will you cherish my silence?" Always the theme of silence, but always a fresh poem.

Heidi Sands August 29, 2023 at 9:52 AM I love this. It is beautifully written with depth. I like that line, when selfish stars hide behind black hues! Well done! I can feel the longing and expression of this poem. It is nice to see you here. I hope all is well :)

Anne-Lise Andresen August 29, 2023 at 4:12 AM - It gives strength and security to be two, who are always there for each other - In love and mutual respect we support each other - through thick and thin as they say - We cry with friends who cry and feel the pain when they are in pain - A beautiful poem, with many feelings, S.O. :) - Let your heart beat on ... through your beautiful poetry :) - hugs

Deb M August 29, 2023 at 12:41 AM Whoa….what an incredible poem …powerful, deep and so touching! You are not silent one in this poem you are so “heard” and gifted! Debx

Valsa George August 28, 2023 at 9:48 PM How I wish to be somewhere close to you to utter words of concern and warmth to ease your pain and give you comfort."When there are no words/ Will you cherish my silence?" Definitely! We miss you when you withdraw to long spells of silence, but rejoice seeing you breaking the cocoon and coming out occasionally ! As usual you have penned a masterpiece of a poem of elegiac dimensions!

Joseph May August 28, 2023 at 7:25 PM "The glow of the heart" can bring comfort, but the heart gets heavy with that "last goodbye", A moving write Silent, Well penned

Andrea Dietrich August 28, 2023 at 5:53 PM Wow so amazingly emotive. Love the imagery .

Bill Baker August 28, 2023 at 4:23 PM Your emotional and heartfelt poem had me from the start, Silent One. It didn't take long to see only unconditional Love could meet all of these standards. It is what traditional wedding vows ask of the bride and groom; but few have the depth of understanding to really know what they are agreeing to. I thought of my relationship with my wife and soulmate as I read your poem the second time. I can answer yes to all that you ask if she ask me. I feel she would concur. A FAV. my friend. Bill

Darlene De Beaulieu August 28, 2023 at 3:37 PM Hello Silent One a very powerful poem you created with deep feelings. Enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/

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