When Words Die

Today you wrote a letter

Intent on saying goodbye

You packed your things and moved away

Without even telling me why

You said the words began to cry

When the tears mixed with your ink

Your mind was confused and cloudy

You could barely even think

You told me that you're sorry

To have to leave this way

You hoped that I would understand

You simply couldn't stay

I've always loved the written word

Even letters I couldn't face

I tried to find the reason why

But found an empty space

Now words no longer have meaning

They're just an empty lie

I never thought I'd see the day

When words would simply die

Reviews

[Miranda Richard]

Amazing poem!

[A Soap Mess Stories]

Very emotional...

[s y e]

Wow! This was emotional!
It flowed really well, great use of words!

Loved it.

[Elvis Gilley]

Great job whiskurz. I appreciate you sharing.

[sirenribbon@thehptshirt..]

The saddest day in the history of days...Cheers to the good write

[rnuff]

So emotional, love the 4th stanza.
This is such a poetic heartfelt read.

[Bronwen Cox Hollinger]

This was written very. Many emotions in very little words. :)

[Sheila Kline]

Excellent flow of thoughts and rhyme! I particularly like the last verse - words a writer can especially relate too....oh, watch out for those dying words!!

[RavenWells]

Excellent work. It tells a sad story, and you made it so that everyone who reads this here can connect to it, by bringing in the art of words.

[Amanda]

The last stanza is the best in my opinion. This is sad and sorrowful, but still good. Nice job as always :)