Those words best left unspoken

She asked

don't you have

anything

to say to me?

He said

Lots

But then gathered

other-worldly strength

and looked away

and found light

in tomorrow's sunrise

and swallowed 

those words

best left 

unspoken.

Reviews

[Papaya]

So much said in those words unsaid.
Sometimes it's best to not say them but I think if I knew there were words to be said it would drive me nuts not knowing what they were. And maybe that was your goal. This is so good and bit wrenching.

[SleeplessVolcano]

It's quite a catch 22, right? When the opportunity is there, we don't have the words. When, eventually, we have the words, the moment is gone! Oh well, life is wrenching, right? Now that word is going to churn out a poem out of my soul tonight......wrenching........:)

[Papaya]

it is a bit of a catch 22.
wrenching... it's a strong word. :)
glad you liked it!read moreit is a bit of a catch 22.
wrenching... it's a strong word. :)
glad you liked it!

[barleygirl]

This is a creative & powerful way to describe that huge "GULP!" that happens when we swallow something we are dying to spit out loud! This message is in harmony with your other short poem I just reviewed . . . both packed with honesty & attitude. Sometimes no embellishment is needed (as in your other short poem), but this one has just the right little bit of embellishment for the ending (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[SleeplessVolcano]

Thank you kindly Margie for your inspirational reviews. I'm actually attempting to write a novel, and ironically, my writing has become more succinct, i.e. I'm paying more attention to each word I have in each sentence....who knows, maybe my love of poetry may come in handy when I go for "the big one" :)

[barleygirl]

Good luck on the novel . . . I have the utmost reverence for you even trying! It seems an intimidating goal! *smile*

[Lorry]

We often forget until the instant we say them, that silence can be golden, and speaking without thinking can devestate.
We never do seem to find a balance of silence and sharing, do we?
Your words here echo within, just like all the memories of when I should have known better to just shut the hell up.
Hopefully, that lesson will sink into me one day.

[SleeplessVolcano]

We are all a bit slow when it comes to learning this lesson....now that is a line for a good poem title, "Shut the hell up"....that is, particularly when we fail to learn this lesson ;)

[Lorry]

Yes it is two voices, shouting for quiet. In my head it sounds like a duet between what is said and what is thought :)

[Crosby Idasa]

There are some things that don't need to be said, but some just finds a way to your gullet and straight they are out of the mouth! They can't be hidden anymore

Speak the truth of anything

[SleeplessVolcano]

Thanks Crosby for sharing your insights. I'd say that the wise man or woman should cultivate patience for when we need it :)

[Ardra]

I guess it would be a blessing to have the strength to keep quiet and not say things....which would latter lead to heart ache and cause pain...

But sometimes we humans tend to give in to our weakness and express without thinking of the future....

If we all lived with caution and precautions then maybe life would just be a night mare controlled and measured...nothing that flows with the tune of heart....
I rather prefer a chaotic world that let's me express than a world which fills me with fear of what will happen if I speak out....
Nice one Mr.

[Chris Shaw]

I know that feeling, when it is better to bite your tongue and remain silent for fear of saying too much and regretting it. You conveyed this very well. The sunrise I would agree a better option. Others might not be able to hold back.

Chris

[SleeplessVolcano]

I used to speak before I think - I think it's often a matter of maturity. I guess time allows us more perspective and with hindsight it's more likely to have a bit more self-control.

Thank you for your lovely review.

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome.