who knew that moments of silence
could inflict lacerations
as slight as papercuts
and eventually break a heart
who knew…?
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Inspiration: A papercut on my wrist. Ouch!
poetry and some more
poetry and some more
who knew that moments of silence
could inflict lacerations
as slight as papercuts
and eventually break a heart
who knew…?
***
Inspiration: A papercut on my wrist. Ouch!
Cogito, ergo sum
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Paper cuts…. big ouch! And yes, who knew the pain silence can cause…
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silence hurts…
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the power of silence.. so deathly
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Yes it is, but it can also be a comfort sometimes.
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Deep thoughts, powerful imagination too!
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Thank you Alok, I am glad to hear you enjoyed the poem.
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Such a beautiful poem! So simple yet effective. I’m glad I stumbled upon your blog! I look forward to following!
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Hi Amanda. I am pleased to hear you enjoyed the poem. A warm welcome to my blog. I also will be happy to read about your travel adventures 🌸
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Wow .. Paper cuts.. Beautiful lines.
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Thank yo so much Karthik
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Love this. The more I think about the message, the more sense it makes. The power of silence can swing both ways. Well written.
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Hey, thanks Bob, Yes silence is indeed powerful whichever way you use or perceive it.
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Dear Sonya,
A powerful poem! Small things, like paper cuts, can hurt so much.
Silence, too, can be painful. It comes back to the atmosphere of the silence.
All good wishes,
robert
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Thank you Robert. Yes silence can be painful as it can be comforting.
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WOW! Sonya you really did think through when you wrote your poem, though short it expresses your feelings or that of the poet clearly. Wonderful expression! :)
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Hi Ranu. I have now added to the poem what inspired me to write it :)
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