Silence

i must quiet the poet
somehow
his observations are far too painful
this weak spirit cannot abide
the reality my weary words seem to write

i have to cease the outpouring lines
someway
their hidden truths maim me ever more
my broken heart cannot survive
the bleak and bleary future they foretell

somewhere, someday

i must silence the poet inside.

Author's Note

Another observation.

Reviews

[Lyn Anderson]

While the poem itself is well written, it is very dark and lonely in its message. This poet has much to say, and should not be silent. In structure, I love the use of someway -- very effective.

[Caradoc]

Thanks. I was originally going to make it longer but when it got to the point it's at now it felt complete.

[Pax]

that's hard my friend....

[Caradoc]

Indeed it is. It's been a while, Pax. How are you?