Having experienced the difference in spoken poetry my next poem will try to illustrate its power. I will use punctuation to indicate tempo, such as: commas to show a slight pause, “…..” showing a longer pause, and bold words will show an increase in volume/exaggeration. What will be difficult is illustrating the increase in tempo, so please bear in mind that if there is no punctuation the tempo may be faster.

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Shot in the heart, with surreal desires..

A futile battle ensues… within the one that admires.

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Intense reactions through words created..

Logic asks, “WTF?”…. Now debated.

Trying to focus on what to write next.

I have to admit, I’m quite perplexed.

What thoughts come to mind?..

As we find.. Hearts, in a bind..

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A beautiful mind shines through in wonder..

Through distance.. the heart is asunder…

Finding the words to try to express a heart distressed..

Don’t be sad. For these feelings inside,

Make each person beautiful.. no reason to hide!

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Where to start, where to end..

The sweet song of love can’t be pretend..

The direction of love can’t defend!

Any logic of the mind, will, offend..

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Reminded of the one once lost..

They can’t seem to remember the cost.

Of losing.. the one, so dear..

Robbed of life… Here comes the fear..

Silently… there appears, a tear.

So, go ahead! And put on that face that is sure to disgrace any trace or, memory..

Of falling from grace..

Hear now!! Oh, see now!!.. the regression..

To the one once lost…. Now, the obsession.

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Must wake up!! Must now see!!!…

This can’t be reality…. could it be?..

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I’ll make it a goal,

To write no longer..

Of feelings so somber…

Now this… I must, ponder…….

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With every line on paper that’s made does the hearts fondness fade?!?..

How is there hope to ever get past..

A debilitating feature, much like a cast..

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A reason to write, I must not fight..

This rupture inside, unless I might..

Find an expression

For these feelings inside…

Or else, I may run and hide..

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I’m now on the third page of this..

Once I edit, I hope you won’t miss…

The conflict in one… is rarely won.

Oh my…. Wasn’t this dance fun?

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Thank you! I realize after trying this there is no substitute for poetry that’s read aloud! It was worth a shot at least.. lol. If this formatting is annoying just let me know!!

Other Poems:

Little Brown Friend

Confusing Illusions

The Lover’s Theme