Unable to speak

When love steals your words and fear locks them away

 

Unable to speak

 

A’ grip, my heart,

it feels the weakness

that does come of worried dreams

 

Endless thoughts paint abstract on this soul

 

Alone, is this how it shall be?

Watching the shadows play

in reverse of what is felt?

 

Gazing afar, this distance fades in the mist,

hides beyond the waters edge, glistens as hope,

yet merely a dream?

 

Sitting here I wonder,

these clouds of grey overhead,

do they speak my name in full syllables

or will the sun find me, waiting,

wishing that I could say?

 

Words, drew me to you but fear release from my tongue

 

If I carve our initials in this wooden bench,

sturdy as it may be,

would that brand me a fool?

 

If I gain the courage to shout my dreams, would you laugh?

 

Silence comes of this walkway, empty,

worn of the past and not knowing the future

of my desires

 

You have taken my voice

It rests within your hands, for it is yours

 

My pulse races, my palms sweat,

I want to tell you, yet…

 

I sit within this silence,

 

unable to speak

 

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Depth...depth and clarity are what I see in this piece. You managed to strip away all of the rules and just write something that absolutely hit me at my very core. I absolutely loved this write. Truly.

[Jack...]

Thanks you so very much. This is so far out of the vein for me, I truly do appreciate your wonderful review.

[greekgeek813]

This is amazing, I...I can't think of a word that is capable of covering how much I enjoyed this. Kudos....

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much. I truly appreciate you stopping by and leaving so kind words for me.

[Tate Morgan]

Jump Jack dont let fear rule .I see one thing that shines on this piece like the garish sun.That the Feeling of immortal Hope!

[Jack...]

That is me, always hopeful or hopeless...one or the other. Thanks so much.

[Tate Morgan]

yep you are truly a talent all your own and so unique

[fantasywriter12]

This is truthfully one of the best poems i have ever heard. Most poets try to bring their life into their writing. But you have really brought me into your life to where i almost feel like i know who you are based on this. I identify writers not by who they are but what their writing.__ FANTASY WRITER 12

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much. I truly appreciate your comments. I do not write in free-verse very much at all, so this was a step outside of the box for me.

[Southern Cross]

A man with an intense soul and fragile heart. This piece was amazing and the first I have read of your work. I am now a fan.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much.

[writ rajat]

fantastic heart touching poem

[Jack...]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

[Chaos X 3]

I like it. I think you captured that feeling of inadequacy or of self consciousness beautifully. Great piece.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much.

[Rita L. Sev]

Pure poetry, absolutely beautiful. I want to hug the man on that bench, and tell him to speak up! Truly a moving poem.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Rita

[s y e]

Oh wow, that had me on the edge of the sofa! I was shouting at my computer screen (yes, for me, thats normal! ha!) And then BAM! He didnt tell her, I was like awwwww!

This was such an amazing write, so touching and emotional! Just fantastic!

"My pulse races, my palms sweat,
I want to tell you, yet…"

Loved those lines!

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend.

[Riley Jules]

I'm barely able to speak because this is so beautiful. Well done !

[Jack...]

Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such a kind review.