Gravity

A poem fell

in the world today,

       it didn’t make a sound

 

Its gentle wisdom

touched no one,

       for no one was around

 

Its imagery and metaphor,

its meter and its tone ~

       they lifted no one’s spirit,

       for that poem was alone

 

When an earnest lyric echoes ~

into the blankness calls ~

gravity gains victory

       each time a poem falls.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

This is brilliantly layered, Rita. What are words that reach no one. This is one to teach a class on!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Travis! I like to think that words go out into the world, and float around until they find the right ears... but who knows? :)

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

I believe something of the same effect. Our words are energy, once created, they never die. They only change, whether it be from ear to ear, or heart to heart.

[Ladysue]

What an unique but brilliant way to express this theme. I have enjoyed every word and I feel inspiration brewing.. So glad I came across your work..

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Ladysue; I am glad you came by!

[B.J]

Complete story of a poem. Well done

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Barb.

[B.J]

Your welcome

[Einstein Noodle]

how beautiful Rita! wonderful work!! they fall as dust does from shooting stars ... lost forever for want of pen, paper, courage, self worth ... and .... whatever ... i absolutely love this poem and am so glad you found all that was needed to get it here ... i am inspired; and i thank you, Rita .. great job! i think the bold, stark print is perfect ..
E.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, E... Yes, the pen and paper are rarely in short supply, but the courage and self worth are another story...

[cycy]

this is a lovely poem Rita, i enjoyed reading it very much :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Cycy!

[rutherford]

Rita,
I like the relationship between gravity and poetry--that gravity is a force that is more than physics--it gives us poetry. Wonderful.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, John!

[Johanna]

This one is one of my favorite poems!! Beautiful isn´t even enough to describe it. Thankyou so much for this poem!! it is stunning, so wow I don´t even know what to say... touched my heart.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Johanna, for your kind words. I'm so glad you enjoyed this piece.

[MAC]

I have always believed that poems are much more resilient than most poets, however a fragile poet can change it or delete it upon any criticism. So poems can't truly be stronger than their creator. Okay, done babbling...this poem is well structured and amazingly unique. Excellent write.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Mark. Sometimes I think my Muse is the strongest part of me...

[s y e]

Rita, this is magnificent. I thoroughly enjoyed it all. The structure and rhyme was great. I love how you write about poetry in a way too!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks so much, Noodle!

[Ai Lun]

I really enjoyed reading this. 'tis all there is to say. Well penned!

[Rita L. Sev]

So glad you enjoyed! Thank you, Aaron!