MAN OF FEW WORDS

Man of Few Words

I have asked many moons ago
The Ancient of Days for reprieve
In exchange for eloquence of words;
articulate of speech.

Instead, admonish this rogue
“ Let your words be few; slow to speak “
And this is what I received.

Two sets of eyes and ears
A pair of hands and feet.

So I became a man of few words.

And began painting your portrait
from clues I picked upon your page.

Tracing your thoughts like braille
beneath my fingertips.
Feeling your heart’s rhythm
like djembe drumbeat.

Seeing your tears spilling
like inkblot on canvass of blue.
Sensing a lonely poet
trapped within her hue.

Catching a scent of your angst
like blood dripping down a trail.
Showing me a life
that has been suddenly derailed.

I hear your faint sobs
behind these locked doors
Your silent screams echoing
within your innermost core.

So I hasten my footsteps,
I reach out with both hands
To pick you right up
and hold you in my arms.

You don’t have to tell me
for now I understand.
If all I had was mouth,
I would not have absorb.
If all I had was speech,
I would not have afford.

To notice, grasp and express
How precious and lovely you are
Its beyond words !

by NeiL ArandA 11-04-2014

Author's Note

Reviews

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

I cannot explain but there is so much beauty in this piece, Neil. There are really things that are wonderful...beyond words.
Glad to see you enjoying this place. Keep shining!

[NeiL ArandA]

Lovely friend . In my quest to pen the perfect piece . I ventured out of my comfort zone and out to another world of beautiful and talented people . I didn't find the answer nor the inspiration to pen the perfect piece . The secret lies to the people or friends who loves and apprecite your piece for they are an extension of who you are . Friends are the key . Thank you Dhaye . I felt at home with your kind and sweet words .

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

You're welcome.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

words aren't needed when there is such beauty in front of us...inside and out---
words couldn't really do her justice...

really like this poem, Neil...

jacob

[NeiL ArandA]

You are right Jacob . I like your take on this one . Thank you .

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

Simply Lovely words just as
they were a lovely Canvas being
Gracefully painted with a paint brush.



"painting your portrait"
from clues I picked upon your page.

"Seeing your tears spilling"
like inkblot on canvass of blue.
Sensing a lonely poet
trapped within her hue.



Beautiful emotion and expression in this piece
and how the words gracefully dance upon the page.



Thank you for sharing I love it.


Nicely penned.



Blessings. Benita

[NeiL ArandA]

Thank you Kindred Heart . Your always do good justice on my piece . Thank you sweet friend . I'm blessed indeed by your time and presence .

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

Thank you I enjoy reading your pieces they're are beautiful masterpieces something Gods blessed us with I feel blessed to have you as a friend and you can call me Sister if I could call you brother I do that with my friends of Christ. Blessings Benita

[Lyn Anderson]

This is an outstanding poem. Nice to see you. The style, the emotion, the timing, all spot on.

[NeiL ArandA]

Appreciate that KLG . Written out of desperation to express why we didn't have many mouth . And breaking my writer's block I guess . Perhaps our piece can be an extension of our personality . I'm not sure but I could be absolutely wrong . For there were some with brilliant imaginations .