the sorrow of silence

in hopeless disbelief

my thoughts do a backwards somersault

                              to another time

when doors opened to treasures

                         and stairs were taken by twos

when towers came tumbling down

                    but could easily be rebuilt

when burgundy was the color of the wine you drank

              not the hue of your death

in vino veritas?

hell, maybe i should have had a glass

i had handfuls of sun to bring you

                       yet you could not accept them

so often we danced through our thoughts

          but the last dance was yours alone

the air is still now

i listen for hope’s melody

                   but the sorrow of silence

                               suspends me over reality’s jagged rocks

stu berney

9/2/36 - 3/14/15

 

Reviews

[redzone]

(Lydi) what a beautiful eulogy. Your heart beats within every syllable. I think the flow of words, their structure all add to this poem. Here is raising a glass of vino to a life lived and a person deeply missed ... and yes, "in vino veratis". Hope you are good Lydi!! Your poem is "extra nice".... redzone

[Lydia Shutter]

Curt, thank you very much for reading and reviewing this one. I am okay, but every loss of a friend takes its toll. I know you understand.....Lydi**

[Jamestown]

Beautifully expressed, memories stay with us no doubt
especially when love is at the forefront! Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much. Lydi**

[Jimmy Yetts]

Exquisitely expressed melancholy reverie.
Memories linger; the love never dies.
Stunning work, Lydi!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Frankie. Your comments mean a lot to me. Lydi**

[Trace]

Beautiful words of sorrowful poetry.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks, Trace. Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

I couldn't help but think of the song, "The Sounds of Silence" by Simon and Garfunkel, for the weight of your words is just as incomparable.

I found "the handfuls of sun" to be poetically brilliant - so true to your caliber!

My best,
Kelly

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, dear Kelly. My words are comforting me now. A very close friend took his own life Saturday and I found him. Lydi**

[Kelly Scheppers]

I am so sorry - please know you are in my prayers!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, my friend. Lydi**

[Fran Marie]

Heard in my mind the sounds of silence song ..by Simon and Garfuncle while reading this ...beautiful memories of life then and the sharp contrast to the present time of life..a perfect photo matches up with your lovely words of descriptions within..the ending 'over reality's jagged edge"..just perfect!

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Fran Marie. Lydi**