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SPEAKING IN TONGUES -edited
SPEAKING IN TONGUES
Silence has its own voice
whispers behind rhyme and verse
a truth deeper still
beyond what words convey.
the mind cannot understand
what it cannot measure
the heart cannot reason
the tragedy of its ending.
the soul is afraid to speak
yet must share and tell another
in silent voice
its hopes and fears.
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China Blue
Sat, 2012-02-18 08:40
Joe
the heart is far to reason? maybe it is just me but I don't understand this line
Other than that your words ring so true
I love the first stanza
Chrys
Chrys
Let your mercy spill on all these burning hearts in hell(Leonard Cohen)
Geremia
Sat, 2012-02-18 08:54
Yes. Iwan't sure myself.
Yes. Iwan't sure myself. Thanks. Will fix it now.
joe
author commentChina Blue
Sat, 2012-02-18 10:33
Joe
Ah Ha now it's all good lol
nice work but then I expect nothing less from your pen
Chrys
Let your mercy spill on all these burning hearts in hell(Leonard Cohen)
Geremia
Sat, 2012-02-18 11:28
:)
:)
author commentNordic cloud
Sat, 2012-02-18 10:10
Beautifully put
Beautifully put
like a silent whisper on the wind,
the breeze words make
as they leave the lips,
like sharp gusts
and still wandering mists
as in all communication
we are not divided
but matter joins us all.
Anni
"The image of yourself which you see in a mirror Is dead,
but the reflection of the moon on water, lives." Kenzan.
Geremia
Sat, 2012-02-18 11:29
Thank you, Anni
Thank you, Anni
author commentweirdelf
Sat, 2012-02-18 19:01
You have the ability to speak the silence
A fine poem, well constructed.
cheers,
Jess
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Esker
Sat, 2012-02-18 20:48
I agree with all here!
this poem is incredible
"You have the ability to speak the silence"
I like that line! above and again
your poem speaks much!
Thank You Joe
Ian.T
Mon, 2012-02-20 08:27
Joe
The silence speaks, all of the above heard your silent voice as I do. We have many walks to do before your turn off arrives, and maybe some of us will have to leave before you, Yours Ian.T
.
There are a million reasons to believe in yourself,
So find more reasons to believe in others..
Geremia
Mon, 2012-02-20 08:38
"maybe some of us..."
"maybe some of us..."
I've known that for a whie, Ian. I read very closely. And if I am right, it makes me very sad.
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