Without Words (Tanka)

by mossgirl19   Aug 14, 2017


Speak freely to me
But if words fail, be silent
Words are your sword but
With me, the battle is won
The second your skin touched mine.

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  • 6 years ago

    by Mandy

    So simple but so well done, this is beautiful :D

  • 6 years ago

    by Brenda

    Lady Mel, this is just lovely! It says so much in such a few words. Well done-

  • 6 years ago

    by Michael

    Clever and beautiful Miss Mel

    Much warmth

    Michael :)

  • 6 years ago

    by Em

    This reminded me of the song 'you say it best when you say nothing at all' only because I believe this person is special to you and even if word fail any of you it doesn't matter because you're in each others company

    Loved this
    Em x

  • 6 years ago

    by Jamie

    I enjoyed this very much as well. I believe what you are saying here is that this person (whom i presume is a love, a friend, something of that nature) you are very comfortable with. So comfortable in fact that they can say anything to you about their feelings. But if you or they cannot find the words to say, it is ok. Because the silence would not be awkward. Words are what makes your heart melt in general, but this person can make you melt just by touching you. Well written. Also as a tanka i liked it because you used your words well, it is difficult in a restricted poem to use imagery and metaphor but you did both well here i feel.

    • 6 years ago

      by mossgirl19

      Hi, Jamie, yes you are right in what you said here. Thank you so much for the nomination.

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