Whispers stalk the heart
in the middle of the day,
words spoken that somebody thought
you never heard,
stabbing and slicing
from a carving tongue
that uses its knife
to cut away another's happiness.
Orbs closed to shut out their voices,
but they still echo so loudly in the mind.
Will this sting that steals a smile
ever go away?
They are the soft, smothering murmurs
haunting when alone,
as one fight to keep from screaming
so the vultures watching
won't try to feast on the tears
or kill the desires
aching to the bone.
All an afternoon quest in quiet,
behind the eyelid curtain,
ever hoping to find a dream in the sadness,
which will become real and not a nightmare
when facing the world again.
Author notes
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450 points, ended September 19, 2008, 17 entries
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a very powerful poem full of the true reality of the power of words spoken or written the emotion within your stanzas from one to four is outstanding as we all know these from time to time within our life good luck in the contest
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Words can heal or mame. Whispered words, said with venomous tongue can destroy. I feel the sincerity written here. There is also a clip of pain, and a pich of torment. The somberness written here weighs heaviest on the heart. Excellent work!
Much Love ♥
Renee
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Your stunning imagery is truly a testament to your talent. As well as your use of metaphors, which you implement well
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HOW TRUE!!!
My Dear Brother,
You said it! What a wonderful job you did on this one! Your words here, reminds me of one I did, about this very subject! Why can't people see that their words sting, and slice, and do make a difference, and not always for the good? You did a great job on this one!
Best of luck in this contest!
and love
Nyetta
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oohhh, i love this, i really like what you did with this, you really caught alot on my mind, thanks so much for entering papa, and good luck
*hugs* Stephanie ♥
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