Wreaths of Words Ring Round My Head

b"h 

3/30/13

Wreaths of words ring round my head -- 

Tho' none this world could ever tell -- 

For here the living -- here the dead -- 

And neither would to speak so well

As to reveal reflection truth -- 

So, even now, as old I grow -- 

The silent story told by youth  

Remains unsaid -- that no one know. 

Reviews

[sithlordjp]

beautiful. That last line really did it for me, I got very emotional. You dig deep into the human condition David, and you share with us what you find in there... thank you!

[Firestone Feinberg]

What a great review! I am very pleased that the poem affected you. You are generous and good. thank you. --david

[M Breen]

A true poem. Especially like the first and last two lines. I think I've seen you approach this theme before. It could be interpreted as a simple idea but the ring in the poem - the cycle of life and death - communicates an organic complexity and inevitability. Telling a silent story, remaining unsaid - wrapped rings around my head. :-) Thank you.

[Firestone Feinberg]

Thank you, M, for your gracious and praiseful review. Your words gave me a whole new look at the poem. So strange how one can write but only have a glimmer of what he's writing about. Thanks for your help and your warmth. --David

[Leslie Philibert]

a little gem of a poem, wise and well written...

[Firestone Feinberg]

Bless you! You really made me happy! --David

[Ruth]

So much energy to this, spoken in a mgical way...really hits hard with concise precision! :)

[Firestone Feinberg]

Thank you for your kind and creative review. I am touched by your wondrous words. --david

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i don't think today's youth sing the same song as we did in our youth...they are different today...too much technology, too much of being coddled and spoonfed..

they don't want to seek answers...it takes too much work.


i really like this poem..thank you for it.

jacob

[Firestone Feinberg]

Thanks, Jacob. Your kind review shed new light on this poem. --david