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Goodbye Poetry

Oh poetry,
why do you not feel me.
I was once your poetic percolate,
the assonance to your consonance, 
spilling in silver ink,
upon Earth's raw fibres, 
but in your quest for perfection,
wanderlust words are now waterless roots,
resembling a mediocre muse,
cursed from rose tinted glares,
exposing pages of bad grammar.

Since the feather in my quill
set adrift with fireflies in the wind,
conflicting choruses echo 
in an acoustic refrain.
In this musical merry go around -
I'm only composed as a last thought.

In chapters of contemplation,
wondering if you feel the art of my heart;
I ponder if I am a
vacant vowel in your 'why?'
An unexplained myth..
A rhythm not seen in your rhymes

or do questions only bring bitterness?
But without the reason for answers,
will there be anything left to express?

I'm just an empty cartridge
abandoned from your fountain pen.
Now only aches and angst alliterate,
as invisible ink slowly dissolves.

I'll forever be an unfinished masterpiece.
A long forgotten poem. An anagram of listen.

There is no metaphor for this grief,
so I say goodbye to poetry
and farewell to my muse.

Copyright © Silent One | Year Posted 2025

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Date: 4/16/2025 6:03:00 AM

wanderlust words are now waterless roots… I ponder if I am a vacant vowel in your 'why?' An unexplained myth...I pray this is just a musing and not a true goodbye! I believe when we live it is all a masterpiece…alone, in community, you are wonderful! Hugs
Date: 4/15/2025 7:53:00 PM

A vacant vowel in your why! What a great poem. Good luck with this endeavor. I said goodbye to my muse once. My poetry had changed. So I walked away. Yet here I am again. Excellent work. Thanks for sharing.
Date: 4/15/2025 7:26:00 PM

How poignant! You use great metaphors, and this poem is very devastating! I love how you portray the feeling of being unheard, even from an inanimate concept. xxx
Date: 4/14/2025 11:15:00 PM

You can't say goodbye. This is far from over. Love this so. God bless you friend. Love, Gina
Date: 4/14/2025 12:53:00 PM

Hi Silent One, This piece aches in all the right ways. The line “An anagram of listen” nearly knocked the breath from me. There’s such a quiet devastation in feeling unheard by the very thing that once gave you voice. But even through this grief, your metaphors bloom beautifully--and ironically, this goodbye feels like some of your most powerful poetry yet. May the muse circle back when you least expect her. – Alesia
Date: 4/14/2025 11:30:00 AM

- A poet never stops writing... as long as he lives - The ink is in his veins :) - Have a great Easter weekend, my friend :) - hugs
Date: 4/14/2025 9:51:00 AM

Dear silent one, great metaphorical write that depicts how one feels when unheard and unfelt, and when one feels like they are not a priority, youv expressed that through brilliant wordplay and symbolism, that only a poet of your calibre could do, your opening line has an aching pulse to it that hooks the reader to read more of what youv woven with exquisite alliterations and diction! Especially in lines such as “ I'm just an empty cartridge abandoned from your fountain pen. Now only aches” soul hitting really! I can feel that, and resonate with the emptines that emanates through those words! Such an evocative and poignant poem! Pleasure reading your poem! Sending you light always
Date: 4/14/2025 8:38:00 AM

So nice to read you again!
Date: 4/14/2025 6:12:00 AM

Just a low in your life of literary Highs. Impossible to be empty. Inspiration will return -- creation is your nature. The body of us, the blood of us, is to attempt to do as God. Scraping the bottom, new ink will evenly burst forth, pour out the artery of a freshly scored being. By the way, I like this poem very much. Some wonderful imagery and honest sentiment. Bravo!
Date: 4/14/2025 3:19:00 AM

I'm sure you have many more poems to write. This particular poem relates a lot to me as my muse is lethargic.
Date: 4/14/2025 2:18:00 AM

I shall miss the pen of he who inspires me. The one with so must zest for life and desire its like fire. We all warm in your glow. For what you pen is art, its surge and flow. I love reading you. Please come back soon. - Susan
Date: 4/13/2025 10:50:00 PM

we all take a break to refuel our bodymindspirit, but but don't take too long , S...your prowess as a wordsmith is extraordinary, metaphors juxtaposed and images breaking the mold...spectacular write on being a work in progress!
Date: 4/13/2025 10:33:00 PM

A superb piece, Silent One and a clear fav. Given that we author not the words we pen, with yen for zen let each verse be an inspiration from the universe and as the play of light ushers bliss delight, there remain no attainments for us to claim as we too disappear becoming the flame.
Date: 4/13/2025 10:25:00 PM

Loved all your images for the angst of feeling a void in life. A sad emptiness. Excellent work
Date: 4/13/2025 9:46:00 PM

"I'm just an empty cartridge abandoned from your fountain pen. Now only aches and angst alliterate, as invisible ink slowly dissolves." You are never an empty cartridge, dear silent one. Talented poets are scarce and in short supply. So it is sad to see a poet withdrawing. Don't let your sparkle fade, disenchanted by doubt and depression. Please keep your presence lively on the scene. We need you.... we want you!
Date: 4/13/2025 5:22:00 PM

Aye. Unfinished masterpieces we're all lad. I know this is just fiction. I don't think you could ever give up poetry. Gosh, yer too dang good!
Date: 4/13/2025 4:38:00 PM

We'll be waiting for your comeback with open arms, Silent One ~ Always, Anaya
Date: 4/13/2025 4:16:00 PM

wondering if you feel the art of my heart; I feel it every time I read one of your beautiful poems S O, :)
Date: 4/13/2025 2:18:00 PM

Dear SO, What an incredible poem! It explores feelings of detachment and loss regarding poetry. The subject also delves into the speaker's battle with their identity as a writer, as well as their declining connection with poetic expression. It expresses a desire for a previous creative relationship with poetry, while simultaneously dealing with feelings of inadequacy and desertion. Your poem's wording is rich and expressive, with analogies and images that reflect your emotional condition. Phrases like "poetic percolate" and "spilling in silver ink" evoke vivid visual imagery, yet "waterless roots" and "empty vowel" convey a feeling of emptiness and loss. With my very best regards and best wishes to you, my dear friend
Date: 4/13/2025 1:50:00 PM

I certainly hope not, S O. I, for one, "feel the art of your heart."
Date: 4/13/2025 11:53:00 AM

WOW!!! What a great write. You call this "Just a Sunday Scribble." I call it another masterpiece. Please never say, "goodbye to poetry and farewell to my muse." For what would your readers have to read??? I enjoyed reading this one. Have a very blessed/wonderful spring day and Easter.........
Date: 4/13/2025 9:24:00 AM

This masterpiece is descriptive and sad. You have described a problem with heart and soul. I rank this depressing poem with a 5 star rating!

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