Terry Miller Poet Free verse

Wounded Whisper

Soft sibilance departed a while past now;
lost in family, familiarity,
an indiscretion.

Soulless silence interposes churlish crows.
The weightiness of strangled screams hangs heavy
deafening the two.

Whisper; wounded, slain.




This or That, Vol 18 Poetry Contest: Wounded Whisper
Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh
Date written: 24th May 2023

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Edward Ibeh June 11, 2023 at 5:45 PM Succinct yet powerful write, Terry:-) Loved it! Heartiest congratulations on your win! Terry Miller June 12, 2023 at 1:21 AM Thank you so much, Edward, for the placement, your kind comments, and for running the contest; this was my first piece of writing for several weeks, a turbulent time.

Joanna Daniel June 6, 2023 at 10:01 PM Very deep, much achieved in few words, Terry:) soupmail:) Terry Miller June 7, 2023 at 3:21 AM Thank you for your kind comments Joanna, and soupmail.