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The Silence is Deafening
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The Silence is Deafening |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA 
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The Silence is Deafening Where are my babies tonight? Empty beds, missing the lumps I know to be them. Will peaceful dreams rule their slumber or will the night be filled with monsters? Does he know how to keep the demons of their sleep at bay? The wailing in my heart threatens to spill into the hush. How do you hold in heartbreak? Pain echoes off the walls. Why do I muffle the sounds with my pillow when there is no one to hear them? My body shudders As my cries ricochet through vacant rooms. I long to hear them: Fighting, playing, laughing. Anything to drown out The quiet. This silence is deafening. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is very good, Tara. I can relate to this one. I enjoyed this and found it to be very powerful. ------------------ Denise |
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startin_fresh Member
since 1999-08-13
Posts 137US |
Your poem is more than emptiness.. its loss You are very strong at giving that gut wrenching effect.. you know the feeling I can only state it as when you are hurting deeply of a loss,a death, or a lost love. As with all your work I find this very clear and descriptive allowing the reader the feeling of the anguish you felt. ------------------ Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace with yourself. --Amelia Earhart |
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moonmoon Member
since 1999-08-13
Posts 277TX , USA |
This poem tore right into my heart Tara...A vivid portrayal of despair and agony..Sorry you had to go through that my friend ...I am so relieved and glad that your kids are back where they belong...(((hugs))) Excellent as always...  ------------------ "No one was ever ruined from without; The final ruin comes from within.".....Amelia E. Barr |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Very powerful and very touching Tara....I'm glad your babies are back in your arms Hugs Ruth |
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Julie Jordan Scott Member
since 1999-09-19
Posts 146Bakersfield, CA USA |
sweet Tara, the bittersweet message in your words tug at this Mom's heart. Your gift is something special, so glad to be a part of it. ------------------ Julie Jordan Scott is a Freelance Writer and Public Speaker, but her favorite role is that of Mommy! Visit her website at http://www.5passions.com |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Excellent poem, Tara! It's something moms all over the world face when they have to share custody of their kids. Perhaps you should go to "Parents Without Partners" and share this message!  |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
This is very special, Tara.....as you are. |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Denise and Balladeer, thank you. Shawn, "gut wrenching"-- good choice of words, that's how it felt. moonmoon, Ruth, and Julie: I'm so glad my boys are back! All is right with my world once again. PDV, thanks, I had never thought of looking into PWP for support. I may follow up on your suggestion. |
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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
At times, I suupose it is indeed deafening. Excellent verse and sentiment my friend. ------------------ Now and forever, my heart hears ~one voice~. DreamEvil© |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Thank you, Dream. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
This is a wonderful poem - but not as wonderful as the feeling you had when you had them back, I'd bet.... God Bless, Tara... |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
The strong emotions of this piece got to this mothers' heart too Tara....excellent verse....... ------------------ A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Thank you Nan and Pepper. Your comments mean a lot to me. |
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Deli New Member
since 1999-10-24
Posts 2Arkansas |
Tara, This was wonderful. To be able to convey feelings so encompassing as this is an awesome gift and I am so grateful you choose to share it with me. |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Deli! I knew if I kept sending you these url's you'd join! And thank you for your comment! |
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