The Weight of Silence
In the quiet, shadows creep,
Where whispered thoughts dare not sleep.
The world is still, our hearts beat loud,
Beneath a sky that’s tightly bowed.
No words are spoken, none are needed,
Yet in the silence, hearts are pleaded.
The weight of quiet, a heavy chain,
A silence that holds, a silent pain.
The space between us grows so wide,
Yet in this quiet, there’s nowhere to hide.
The echoes of what could have been,
Linger softly, deep within.
In silence, there’s no path to take,
Only the stillness of hearts that break.
You are a ghost of yesterday, to me.
Better off I am with out you, let me be.
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Marie381Uk
I've been writing poetry since the age of fourteen. With pen in hand, I wander through realms unseen. The pen holds power; ink reveals hidden thoughts. A poet may speak truth or weave a tale. You decide. Let pen and ink capture your mind❤️
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Comments (5)
Wow, this one hits hard! It builds up this tension, and then the last two lines—“Better off I am without you, let me be”—bring this bittersweet sense of closure. I can feel the weight in every line. Beautifully done!
I like this very nice
Great words, but the tit;e piece is a perfect description of the situation
Fantastic poem! I love the sounds of silence, too! Great work!
Silence can be a hinderance at times as well as a good thing. Just depends on circumstances presented. Good job.