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Conversations Without Sound

When we fight
we both fall silent.

When the quiet gets too loud
we forgive without words.

About This Poem

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

About the Author

Region, Country: San Francisco Bay Area - USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Bukowski, Billy Collins, Ted Kooser, Haiku & Harvey Kurtzman (a visual poet, of sorts)

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3 months 1 week ago

Your poem Mike

This poem beautifully captures the powerful, unspoken understanding that can exist between two people. The imagery of the "quiet gets too loud" is particularly striking, conveying the immense weight of silence during conflict.

To elevate this piece further, consider exploring the underlying emotions or actions that lead to the "forgiveness without words." What internal shift happens for each person? Does a shared glance, a small gesture, or a memory of happier times prompt this silent reconciliation? Adding a line or two that hints at this internal process could add another layer of depth and emotional resonance to an already poignant poem.

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