In the silence before the storm
I can feel you.
I can sense the change
darkening your soul.
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The first line griped me and held me captive right to the very end. Well spoken indeed! Exceptional writing Viola. 10 Karin Anderson
Very good advice it is so easy to rush in with thinking of the consequences 10+++
Till Exhaled “Inspired by Viola’s Anticipation” The lingo of “hope” I spoke- “Certainty” hope’s bonded fettered slave Tongue rolled out sun Cleaving clouds of doubts I spoke hope; retrieval whence blasphemous- A catharsis of uncertainty I spoke of “you” in a monosyllable of “us” I knew of tremors, tsunamis and jolts But I said “us” alive, awake to undoable [heady damage] I inhaled you as I whispered……. “hope”
Such powerful emotion coming through such controlled language. I admire that gift.
'Think before you speak'...good warning...good defence in anticipation of an ensuing word storm...well written strong lines, Viola...10
Thoughtful poem with meaning.....always best to have a clear head and engage brain before speaking....10++
First rate. A thoughtful and engaging poem, produced with perfection. Best Steve
A brilliant piece on think before you speak, loved it, regards Tom 10+
i love your poems, so full of meaning and very economic on words, great stuff