It Is Not The Words I Say... Poem by William Jackson

It Is Not The Words I Say...

Rating: 5.0


it is not the words i say that bother me
but rather the words i do not say,
the thoughts the impulsive side of me
is dying to say which are never said
for the sake of propriety and which
probably could not have been undone
if they had ever been expressed; these
unspoken words never incite anyone to
anger or disbelief, shock or dismay, and
are then the safe harbors in which i remain,
the embarrassment i never have to bear, and
the love that is never expressed to anyone.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
merc gabriell 05 February 2006

such quandary to be in. words unspoken. love unknown. i feel the gnawing ache. what's left for a lover to say?

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Lawrence S. Pertillar 05 February 2006

I like your poem. So much that I would like to offer a suggestion..and, please forgive me, I'm going to revise your poem. That's how much I love it...to convince you to do it my way. LOLOLOLOL...just kidding. 'it is not the words i say that bother me... but rather the words left unspoken not said implusively. that side of me died for the sake of propriety! i could probably never express these words now so open....' Just a thought. SEE! Every time there's a great poem done..everyone thinks they could do it better... L

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Duncan Wyllie 05 February 2006

It's always difficult to make the right choices but If we're not just out to blame everyone else then I think thats a great opening line.Lots of feeling in this one.Thankyou Love Duncan

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Patricia Gale 07 February 2006

Open up.. you have alot to give.. your words let them flow from your mind they just might find the right heart. Good poem.

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Asma Bahrainwala 06 September 2006

i liked this one.. 'for the sake of propriety'-quite Stifling.. n hey thanx 4 ur comment on my poem “I am Built that Way”.. regards Asma..

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Lesa K 03 July 2006

Yes, this is what one regrets in days to come... thoughts left unsaid. Very well-written and something to think about. A job well done. : -)

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Julia Klimenova 12 February 2006

I totally relate to it. But that's what poetry is for, writing down the words that have been bothering you for suuuuuuch a long time. Regards, Julia

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Tara Crown 11 February 2006

Speachless William..I am blown away. I love this beyond words only because it colors my mind so well..who can describe periwinkle in a word? I dig your passion :)

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Tori Ocean 10 February 2006

more truth spoken by a truthfull poet.10!

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William Jackson

William Jackson

San Antonio, Texas
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