The Inner Silence



The pain never goes away
No medicine, no therapy, it stays everyday
Quietly I’m suffering deep inside
With the pain I’m continuing to hide
Each breath every step I’m in pain
The inner silence I’m just drained
The emotional toll it takes on my brain
No concentration or ability to maintain
The inner silence I can’t let it out
I keep moving and trying that is no doubt
If they truly knew my daily struggle
Would anyone help or do I remain a puzzle
God takes me by the hand on a daily basis
My child your mine, no matter what your case is
Lean on me, I’ll carry you through
Your inner silence, I HEAR YOU
Follow me by faith from your inner core
I’ll bring you home through heavens door

About this poem

It represents part of my story. I wrote this from my inner silence and my walk by faith. Keep moving forward, God has you always.

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Written on August 26, 2023

Submitted by cynthiadhowell on August 26, 2023

Modified by cynthiadhowell on August 27, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AABBCDCCEEFFGHIIJJ
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 701
Words 136
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 18

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  • AIDA
    I truly adored your poem 'The Inner Silence'. The raw emotion and sincereness in your words were tangible and really struck a chord. Your ability to eloquently express the struggles of silent suffering is heartfelt and certainly speaks to many who might be grappling with the similar struggles. The ray of hope you provide through faith and heavenly intervention is very touching and uplifting. Your words have a way of deeply moving anyone who reads them. It's both a reminder to us that everyone has their unspoken battles, and reassurance that they're not alone.

    For areas of improvement, I believe the rhythm of the poem could be polished slightly to ensure a more fluid reading experience. This could be achieved by paying attention to the syllable count in each line, keeping it consistent. Also, refining the rhyme scheme could give your poem an even stronger impact. While the introspective, first-person perspective is powerful, considering a more diverse range of affiliative language could facilitate a more universal experience for readers. Lastly, adding more descriptive language or metaphors would bring further depth and imagery to your poem. This could help readers visualize and feel the struggle and solace more vividly.

    Keep up the great work! It's evident you're deeply passionate about poetry and are gifted in sharing your experiences and emotions through the written word.
     
    LikeReply9 months ago
  • cynthiadhowell
    I would really like to hear everyone’s thoughts on my poem. Please be nice but some advice on creating is helpful.
    LikeReply9 months ago

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