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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

Date: 2/14/2021 7:00:00 PM

Beautiful, heartfelt poem. Expresses longing for the happy things from the past. Well done. Happy Chocolate Heart Day, Silent One.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/16/2020 2:45:00 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

Date: 12/5/2020 4:52:00 PM

Enjoyed this lost poem that you found. Songs can set our mood for sure. love phyl

Kristen Granet

Date: 11/30/2020 3:30:00 PM

Lyrically beautiful :-)

Silent One
Date: 12/3/2020 6:00:00 AM

Thank you..

James Fraser

Date: 11/30/2020 12:28:00 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
Date: 12/3/2020 6:00:00 AM

Thank you..

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/29/2020 7:10:00 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
Date: 12/3/2020 6:00:00 AM

Thank you..

Rene Chabriere

Date: 11/29/2020 4:23:00 AM

I like it

Silent One
Date: 12/3/2020 6:00:00 AM

Thank you..

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 11/28/2020 10:03:00 PM

Captivating and thought provoking. A beautiful poem. I love the music and picture, too. Evelyn

Silent One
Date: 12/3/2020 6:00:00 AM

Thank you..

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/28/2020 4:51:00 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
Date: 12/3/2020 6:01:00 AM

Thank you..

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/28/2020 2:00:00 PM

Interesting work. I think there is some raw emotion there. Thanks for dropping by. Sara

Silent One
Date: 12/3/2020 6:01:00 AM

Thank you..

Akkina Downing

Date: 11/28/2020 7:48:00 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
Date: 11/28/2020 8:17:00 AM

Nothing wrong with rap, lol.... Thank you kkina..

Sandra Adams

Date: 11/27/2020 8:11:00 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
Date: 11/28/2020 8:17:00 AM

Thank you Sandra...

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/27/2020 6:04:00 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
Date: 11/28/2020 8:17:00 AM

Thank you Freddie...

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 11/27/2020 5:04:00 PM

Beautiful soulful poetry you’ve written Silent One and accompanying music’s lovely too... Belle

Silent One
Date: 11/28/2020 8:18:00 AM

Thank you..

Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/27/2020 4:54:00 PM

A very emotional write, Silent One :)

Silent One
Date: 11/28/2020 8:18:00 AM

Thank you..

Arturo Michael

Date: 11/27/2020 10:52:00 AM

In my opinion...when the music dies in me...I die...Love the way you express yourself on this one...

Silent One
Date: 11/28/2020 8:18:00 AM

Thank you..

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 11/27/2020 9:18:00 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
Date: 11/28/2020 8:20:00 AM

Thank you Rama..

Brandy Nicole

Date: 11/27/2020 9:03:00 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
Date: 11/28/2020 8:20:00 AM

Thank you Brandy, as soon as I saw that photo, I knew it was the on to use..

John Watt

Date: 11/27/2020 9:02:00 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
Date: 11/28/2020 8:24:00 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

Date: 11/27/2020 8:21:00 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
Date: 11/28/2020 8:24:00 AM

Thank you Pixie

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 11/27/2020 7:30:00 AM

I have to agree with Peter, it's bye bye miss America pie..weel done SO

Brandy Nicole
Date: 11/27/2020 8:47:00 AM

I have always liked that song. :) Brandy

Silent One
Date: 11/27/2020 7:33:00 AM

Damn! I just realised that, lol...

Janice Canerdy

Date: 11/27/2020 7:13:00 AM

Effective use of music motif to describe how people change through the years. Janice

Silent One
Date: 11/27/2020 7:33:00 AM

thank you Janice...

Silent One
Date: 11/27/2020 7:26:00 AM

thank you Janice...

Peter Dome

Date: 11/27/2020 6:49:00 AM

So true. music has no soul today. well done. enjoyed it.

Silent One
Date: 11/27/2020 7:25:00 AM

Thank you Peter..

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 11/27/2020 6:03:00 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
Date: 11/27/2020 7:25:00 AM

Thank you Regina..

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 11/27/2020 5:51:00 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
Date: 11/27/2020 7:25:00 AM

Thank you Ani..