Please Be Quiet

In a just world, I’d be a writer

Sigh! Every day’s a hurdle: the silence is mask

Never been an ingrate but It’ll be nice to appreciate more

The years the cankerworm took seem far too gone

I keep my head up and yes I know I’m blessed

I only envy those with no regrets: really?

I’d turn back the hands of time and straighten some rough edges

I’m surrounded by love; I’m the first to admit that

Shine if I can, talk if I must. They’d rather I speak but I’m best being quiet

I hope I inspire but mostly I hope it lasts

When my heart retires, I hope I see the lights and golden streets

Pray I don’t get lost in all the lust that surrounds us

The lines on my forehead scare me; reminds me; clock's ticking

Or that I need to smile more, too young for that

Family sees all the beauty, friends too

Shine because you can, talk if you must. If you have nothing to say, please be quiet

Author's Note

Where my mind was a couple of days ago...Share yor thoughts

Reviews

[Tate Morgan]

The clock ticks away for all of us But hopefully wont toll

[*~*Butterfly Kisses*~*]

I love your thoughts within this piece. Couldnt agree more. Great write!

[Circe]

a really good self-reflection, what we can do now about our past and lost time, the cankerworms were a beautiful touch, you speak of inner and outer struggles and how it weighs on your mind, and it reminds me how I too consciously choose not to speak if there isn't anything worth saying, this was very self aware and well written.

[Tomi]

Thank you so much! Glad u enjoyed it :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree with your thoughts. When I was a kid in the late sixties. Utopia was support to happen. We support to work 32 hours a week. Be able to write and enjoy life. That is a old fashion dream forgotten. . Now we work two jobs and are trying to survive. Few places are knowing success today. Thank you for the excellent poem. You made me think today.
Coyote

[emmy bon]

fine writing man, the theme is good well done keep writing

[Abd-afeez]

i love this, especialy its theme. Everybody around always want to be heard. This might lead to desperation. However just like your poem stated, it is better to keep quiet than say indulge in irrelevant speeches. Thank you for sharing this awesome poem.

[Leslie Philibert]

A fine poem, considered, thoughtful, perfectly written - great work.

[Steven Cash]

school em, Tomi. Great job. I liked it

[K-mo]

This is really good, keep on writing!

[BIIKAY]

I like the variety of vocabulary! great job!

[Tomi]

thank you :)