Not a word
Not a word! The stars are sleeping
As the skylight gently swings
And the time is slowly creeping
Like a bird with broken wings.
You will leave me here, I know,
And I know you came to say
Adieu, but if you go,
Do it silently, I pray.
Not a word! Just stop and smile
At the magic and the thrill,
For this night is so fragile
That a single word will kill.
So, you turn around and walk
And I count your steps with fear.
God, I asked you not to talk,
But you’d better scream, my dear!
You should better lurch the sky
Waking up the stars, the moon.
Maybe they could tell me why
You decide to leave so soon?
Now the silence breaks my ears
In this cold, abandoned night.
I am here, alone, in tears,
As the moon is sleeping tight.
Even if we’ll never meet;
Not a word! Or else, I’ll die.
I’m a coward. I admit
I’m afraid to hear “good-bye”.
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Silence is bittersweet
Deep, emotional, straight to the heart.
When it comes right down to it we are all
left to cry alone.
Very insightful, well written!
Paul
Nitta
The Fabulous Paulo
Not a word to my comment?
Friends?
your comment was the very first, thus, a precious one :) The time I spend waiting for the first respond is thrilling, because you can never know the way readers will appreciate your work. I am glad that the first comment was so inspiring. I don't practice answering comments and the only reason I haven't answered yours, is that I don't know you that well, but this is temporary, I hope :) You'll read some more of mine, I'll read some more of yours and... Here we are! Let's become friends! What do you say? ;)
It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop
Nitta
This was a very impressive write and I send you kudos. You have shown in such a dramatic way just how traumatic breaking up or saying goodbye can be.
Well said and well done. I will make it my business to read more of your work.
Pete
Thank you
I am glad you found my poem worth reading. I hope the rest of my texts will not disappoint you
It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop
Question
Have you taken the time to read many of my pieces? If you have I don't recall any comments bearing your name.
I never read a piece without leaving some thoughts behind.
Pete
Just a word
I can't help commenting on this one. Fewer syllables, more stanzas, but the same Nitta magic. The first eight lines are perfection; the rest isn't far behind. I shall read this one many times, to better discern the subtle meanings that aren't always immediately clear.
May, June, and July were bleak, but August is looking up!
Thank you!
For a moment, I was afraid you stopped reading my poems, but here you are again! Your comments soothe my heart as usual. Thank you for your support.
It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop
Excellent
One of those poems that needs to be read many times to get the full flavour. So much emotion. Great imagery. I hope there is more to come? As all of your poems are of a consistent high quality.
Excellent
One of those comments that comfort a poet's heart and inspire it. Feedback is what keeps me writing. As long as people like you and adamgray support me, there will be new poems, be sure of it. Thank you.
It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you don't stop