Gravity

Gravity

A Poem by Rita L. Sev
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A poem fell

in the world today,

       it didn’t make a sound

 

Its gentle wisdom

touched no one,

       for no one was around

 

Its imagery and metaphor,

its meter and its tone ~

       they lifted no one’s spirit,

       for that poem was alone

 

When an earnest lyric echoes ~

into the blankness calls ~

gravity gains victory

       each time a poem falls.

© 2014 Rita L. Sev


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' Their not listening still,perhaps they never will ' Don Mclean.

Posted 6 Years Ago


Loooove the last stanza so much!🎀🎀🎀
keep it up 🎆🎇🎆

Posted 10 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

Thank you, Manal!
This is an amazing poem. So simple in length, yet so complex in meaning. Those kinds of poems are so overlooked and taken for granted. Often times they are missed. I loved it! The ending really pounded it all in and brought in the significance. Great job. It really touches the heart, soul, and mind.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

Thank you so much, Anna. I appreciate your kind words, and I am glad you were touched by this piece... read more
Hmmm, haven't seen this idea anywhere before. I guess a poem's worth is how much it is able to "touch" someone so a poem falling unheard is pretty sad. This was very well conceived and nicely executed. Your lines are expertly weighted so it reads very smoothly, I have always been awed at how you seem to do this...almost effortlessly. I like.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

Thank you - so glad you like! :) I think often about poems unwritten, poems unread, and poems misund.. read more
Rocans

10 Years Ago

...Of course...
Very interesting point of view but my first thought was how come it didn't move the one writing it in any significant way?

Posted 10 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

Hmmm... that's an intriguing question. I suppose that once it is out of the poet's hands, a poem tak.. read more
A wonderful topic... A better photo and the best poem I have read in the couple of days... Loved the idea and rhyme...loved the way you made POEM the main character...

Posted 10 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

Thank you so much, Ahena! Happy you enjoyed this one. :)
Ahena MK

10 Years Ago

loved it !!! not very common for me too really really love a particular write .... really really goo.. read more
Beautiful piece...really quite touching. Enjoyed :) x

Posted 10 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

Thank you, Tia!
Reminds me of a few sayings that are more humorous in tone than this poem. Love the message. We, poetry, each individual have so much to offer - it's a shame when no one is around to listen, or willing to hear us out. Nice penning, Rita.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

Thank you - Whenever I am asked about my biggest fear, I answer, "Dying with all my music left insid.. read more
I see a lot of my friends here... and I usually like what they like... we all kind gravitate toward one another and most of us are wide open to new styles and formats. This was really good! I'm looking forward to reading more of your work. Unlike some people I don't mind getting read requests so send'em if ya got'em! Sometimes I don't have time to write but I have time for a quick read and a pick me up! Look forward to 'seeing you around'. :)

Posted 10 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

Thanks, Raymond! I appreciate the read and comments, and am pretty much the same when it comes to R.. read more

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