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

[m.s.early]

What an abstract and creative concept. I would almost assume that it would be fragile, but for some reason I believe that poems are resilient and can persevere.

[Rita L. Sev]

Yes, poems are resilient - and with luck, so are poets. :) Thank you for your insights, Xavier.

[Daffy]

This poem has a lovely metre, and amazingly flow. The poem itself is beautiful. Thank you for making me happier tonight, Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Daffy.

[Debbie_Philly]

WOW Rita you really are talented... this just flowed so easily.... Bravo again !!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Debbie!

[TL Boehm]

Jeez, this one makes me ache a little. I have many unread little poems. I know how they feel now.

[Rita L. Sev]

Let them see the light of day, Tammy... :)

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I like how you put this Rita, I think each one of our words should fall in a linger of breeze and find their own way home and that they do:)

[Rita L. Sev]

Jon, your review is a poem itself! Thank you!

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Wow I need to wake up lol, I cant help it that's how I truly feel:) Your welcome:)

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I know I've had some poems that I thought would move people and would never get a response. Then some I'm not sure about get all the attention. The world of poetry is a crazy one. That is why I love it.

[Rita L. Sev]

It really is; sometimes it's about timing... :) Thanks, Dale!

[Gobinder Singh Dhindsa]

Wow.. Nice writing. Keep writing. If possible then Do u read my writing Anguish?

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Lucky.

[Relic]

Excellent poem and a great concept for writing this. I gave up on the study of meter and any elements of poetry being there doesn't seem to be enough here that would recognize it or care. Great job of writing this.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Relic

[Relic]

You're welcome Rita.

[Stella Armour]

such a tragedy that a poem should fall on barren ground where it can't be admired....

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Stella! Good to see you!

[Stella Armour]

you are welcome Rita....:o)

[SyberRose]

Nicely done Rita...enjoyed the theme very much...Rose:)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Rose!