Words Unspoken

It can’t be the same
Once a heart has been broken
Can’t go back again
Don’t offer that peace token
Please leave your words unspoken….

Eileen Manassian Ghali
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Roberts Avatar
April 7, 2013 at 12:59 PM
tanka do not generally rhyme, but they are more about content than form, and your content in this poem is stunning, love it
Gorelick Avatar
April 6, 2013 at 9:42 PM
Kind of easy to say, but hard to do..wanting to wail and tell the world how much you hurt. I really like your poem. BG
Manassian Avatar
April 7, 2013 at 4:33 AM
Thanks, Barbara. Glad to make your acquaintance. Yes...a good wail now and then does the trick! :)
Seal Avatar
April 6, 2013 at 2:41 PM
Sometimes peace and broken heart have to live side by side, even with the words unspoken. I like this, makes you think. Take care, Regards Richard
Andresen Avatar
April 6, 2013 at 1:46 PM
Lives truth, beautiful touching poem Eileen. - Have a nice weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Manassian Avatar
April 6, 2013 at 1:55 PM
Thanks, my dear! Thank you! I'm drained...thanks for the loving thoughts!
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April 6, 2013 at 12:25 PM
Hi Eileen, this is a good message. i was blind once to my x-fiances words. I now wish he would have left things unspoken. love your poem. xox..pd
Manassian Avatar
April 6, 2013 at 1:57 PM
Dear PD....sorry for the difficult time you are having and have gone through. Thanks for caring enough to post this message! Hugs!
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