Silent One Poet Free verse

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When the Music Dies

Once we sang
songs of summer,
now melodies freeze
in winter winds.

If only tears could
strum guitar strings.
Revealing the truth,
as your voice just lies.

Why whisper words,
fingertips refuse to play.
Sad songs,
hide behind metaphors.
The audience begs for one more,
but the tongue yearns for 
a silent serenade.

In the ballad of yesterday,
there were smiles,
affectionate attention and
enchanting embraces.

Today
each song has no soul,
rhythm has lost its spirit.
Wounded lyrics,
dehydrating in empty
chambers of my heart.

Just because you sing it,
does not mean it is true.

Simple Musing
Written 5 March 2019 
Posted 27 November 2020

Found this old poem, so thought I would post it.
Have no idea why I wrote it, nor if I ever felt like that.

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Jennifer Fenn February 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM Beautiful, heartfelt poem. Expresses longing for the happy things from the past. Well done. Happy Chocolate Heart Day, Silent One.

Jennifer Proxenos December 16, 2020 at 2:45 AM This poem is filled with many many thoughts and feelings. Very few songs today have a soul or carry a particular meaning but as always your simple musings writes turn into gems. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer

Phyllis Babcock December 5, 2020 at 4:52 PM Enjoyed this lost poem that you found. Songs can set our mood for sure. love phyl

Kristen Granet November 30, 2020 at 3:30 PM Lyrically beautiful :-) Silent One December 3, 2020 at 6:00 AM Thank you..

James Fraser November 30, 2020 at 12:28 PM This is a gem, and deservedly to be posted. I agree totally, the meanings in songs now are nowhere close as to the songs written 20 to 30 years ago. Some yes, loads no. These lyric factories that churn them out have no meaning or feelings to whomever wrote them. I'm glad I have poetry, as within such, are fabricated poems, but fabricated with desire amidst my few real life writes. Love this Silent One, very nice :) James :) Silent One December 3, 2020 at 6:00 AM Thank you..

Andrea Dietrich November 29, 2020 at 7:10 PM It is a wonderful old poem, so a treasure that you found! I love it. Thanks for my win in your contest too. Silent One December 3, 2020 at 6:00 AM Thank you..

Rene Chabriere November 29, 2020 at 4:23 AM I like it Silent One December 3, 2020 at 6:00 AM Thank you..

Evelyn Judy Buehler November 28, 2020 at 10:03 PM Captivating and thought provoking. A beautiful poem. I love the music and picture, too. Evelyn Silent One December 3, 2020 at 6:00 AM Thank you..

Darlene De Beaulieu November 28, 2020 at 4:51 PM Hello Silent One, Yes just because you sing ir does not mean it is true. I agree. Enjoy your evening my friend. Silent One December 3, 2020 at 6:01 AM Thank you..

Sara Kendrick November 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM Interesting work. I think there is some raw emotion there. Thanks for dropping by. Sara Silent One December 3, 2020 at 6:01 AM Thank you..

Akkina Downing November 28, 2020 at 7:48 AM It’s probably because all these cursing rap songs... Lol! It’s beautiful and a touch of sadness for it is true, today’s musics has no soul... Silent One November 28, 2020 at 8:17 AM Nothing wrong with rap, lol.... Thank you kkina..

Sandra Adams November 27, 2020 at 8:11 PM glad you shared it... regardless of why you wrote it, it's beautifully written! love sad songs hide behind metaphors... so true my friend... hugs Silent One November 28, 2020 at 8:17 AM Thank you Sandra...

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 27, 2020 at 6:04 PM Magnificent poem, SO. The whys of it all matter not ... only that this poetic heartstring resonates w/many who can relate to it's emotional relevance. Love and joy forever. Silent One November 28, 2020 at 8:17 AM Thank you Freddie...

Beryl Edmonds November 27, 2020 at 5:04 PM Beautiful soulful poetry you’ve written Silent One and accompanying music’s lovely too... Belle Silent One November 28, 2020 at 8:18 AM Thank you..

Angela Crabtree November 27, 2020 at 4:54 PM A very emotional write, Silent One :) Silent One November 28, 2020 at 8:18 AM Thank you..

Arturo Michael November 27, 2020 at 10:52 AM In my opinion...when the music dies in me...I die...Love the way you express yourself on this one... Silent One November 28, 2020 at 8:18 AM Thank you..

Rama Balasubramanian November 27, 2020 at 9:18 AM Variety of emotions surrounds me as I read this. A relationship based on deceit can be easily found out. Cannot hide it for long. Reminded me of a hindi song which said why are you laughing like this, what sorrow are you hiding behind it? If only tears could strum guitar strings. Revealing the truth, Sad songs, hide behind metaphors. Wounded lyrics, dehydrating in empty chambers of my heart. You are a great poet indeed. Looking forward to reading your daily. Take care. Regards Rama Silent One November 28, 2020 at 8:20 AM Thank you Rama..

Brandy Nicole November 27, 2020 at 9:03 AM I really like this photo, it matches your words perfectly. Sometimes music leaves you feeling empty inside. It all depends on the lyrics and the melody. Sometimes the mood you are in. This is sad, deep and emotional, all at the same time. ~ Brandy Silent One November 28, 2020 at 8:20 AM Thank you Brandy, as soon as I saw that photo, I knew it was the on to use..

John Watt November 27, 2020 at 9:02 AM I love the line "If only tears could strum guitar strings", plus all your many admirable alliterations. Music without soul is junk food for the ears, but when it's done right, the connection to the heart is extraordinary. I don't know if your 'ballad of yesterday' was a reference to the great Beatles' song, but it makes a good case for your theme: haunting, melancholy, longing for a time when "all my troubles seemed so far away". Excellent writing, going in my FAVs. I hope you are well. ~ John Silent One November 28, 2020 at 8:24 AM Thank you John, I do not even remember writing it to be honest, sometimes I scribble down lines and then forget abou them.. I do not think it was about the song, yesterday, but I can see the link..

Mystic Rose Rose November 27, 2020 at 8:21 AM I agree , words are just words the greatest masterpiece music lives within the sorrow be it sorrow or glory. I love your words and your music choice dear friend, may the strings of your guitar find awe and inspiration, and your pen. Silent One November 28, 2020 at 8:24 AM Thank you Pixie

Jerry T Curtis November 27, 2020 at 7:30 AM I have to agree with Peter, it's bye bye miss America pie..weel done SO Brandy Nicole November 27, 2020 at 8:47 AM I have always liked that song. :) Brandy Silent One November 27, 2020 at 7:33 AM Damn! I just realised that, lol...

Janice Canerdy November 27, 2020 at 7:13 AM Effective use of music motif to describe how people change through the years. Janice Silent One November 27, 2020 at 7:33 AM thank you Janice... Silent One November 27, 2020 at 7:26 AM thank you Janice...

Peter Dome November 27, 2020 at 6:49 AM So true. music has no soul today. well done. enjoyed it. Silent One November 27, 2020 at 7:25 AM Thank you Peter..

Regina Mcintosh November 27, 2020 at 6:03 AM This is haunting and so deeply reflective.. it's a caress to the spirit with it's genuinely captivating lines. I love it and it is certainly a fave. God bless you dear friend! You never fail to penetrate the depths of my heart with your words Silent One November 27, 2020 at 7:25 AM Thank you Regina..

Anitha Jayasankar November 27, 2020 at 5:51 AM Just loved this SO... when the music has no soul everything is lost... as always amazing word choice and flow... great concluding lines. God bless ~ Ani Silent One November 27, 2020 at 7:25 AM Thank you Ani..

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