The Invention of Sound

Long ago, before words were known

Sound simply didn't exist

A smile was the only thing needed

Or a tear, if someone were missed

Love was then, the language of choice

A silent show of affection

Until that day when sound was invented

The heartbreaking cry of rejection

A teardrop had finally found its voice

The silence was broken in two

A broken heart had finally spoken

And the people knew not what to do

No words of comfort could pass their lips

For words were yet to be known

So the sound of heartbreak spread like cancer

For those, who would suffer alone

Words would one day come to fruition

And comfort would finally be found

But the silence was silenced forever more

Because the invention of sound

Reviews

[White Ink]

I like this.. very creative and full of emotions.. love the whole concept. :)

[The White Wolf]

This is clever! You know, I have often thought about this myself. Even with words, to me, it seems the things we do not say still hold the most power. This has a very nice flow and was constructed well...it made it easy to read, with a fantastic subject. Nice work!

[Mary]

WOW! an amazing perspective- great imagry "teardrop had finally found its voice" I love the personification of a sense. And I love the gentle steady rhythm of this piece. Thanks for sharing this poem.

[Lisa K]

I enjoyed the imagery of this piece. While I was reading this, I could easily imagine a medieval setting with castles and fair maidens and their lovers. I'll be looking for more of your writing.

[pinpen]

enjoyed this write, so poetic.

[Marie]

A clever way of putting it--silence was silenced because of sound.And things have never been the same.