When You Say Nothing At All

by Twisted Heart   Aug 14, 2007


Mere words of love need not be said
From thy lips no whisper come
Actions from a heart instead
Speak volumes to a soul that's numb.

We tender hope on pasted smiles
From words that cut so deep
Tarnished counts that stay awhile
Invading dreams, conquering sleep.

Cold eyes of thine, have come to see
What words will you remember
When all the actions that will be
Rise up to heart's surrender.

Speak not words for penance lies
Against the dark that holds your breath
With pained sorrow your mind collides
Encased upon the tomb of death.

Sweet words the victor of life's game
Broken vessels steer clear and fall
Among the actions there to claim
Within the words unsaid by all.

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  • 16 years ago

    by Andrew Morton

    I love your choice of words with this one, it tells a very complex story without being too overbearing with the choice of words, i love this--great job!

  • 16 years ago

    by Debbie

    Congratulations, Miss Jeanne. It's truly a wonderful and breathtaking poem: sentiments were very poignant and engaging to read. All the best!

  • 16 years ago

    by Daisy if you do

    Jeannie,
    Congrats on the win in the song title challenge. Much deserved....
    This poem hit me in a way like yours usually do......to the core. When I first read it, as I have told you before its as though you write from my views about my ex. You scare me with how much it could relate. Absolutely wonderful job on the poem.

  • 16 years ago

    by debbylyn

    Congrats on the song title challenge win....well deserved....beautiful poem!

  • 16 years ago

    by Cindy

    Jeannie
    Beautiful piece. Cograts on your win on the song title challenge :)
    Love Cindy