Silence of Mourning
written by: Ernest Federspiel
When the night is over
I wake up before the dawn
I sit here and I ponder
Another day to spend alone
The coffee is now brewing
Jupiter shines in the sky
I tell myself all is fantastic
The moon is bright tonight
The sun will soon be burning
Another day without direction
I press keys to reveal my thoughts
As I sit here and silently cry
Self-doubt is once again calling
Bringing ghosts of failures past
Not looking at the long picture
I write sad nothings I don’t share
The quietness of a roaring mind
Picking up speed as Java ignites
Not showing positive thoughts
Wanting to disappear into a void
I fear the rejection of tenderness
I fear the hope of being loved
In the desolation of mourning
Will you be my new shining star?
Ernest Federspiel, a retired poet with a zest for life, has been writing and saving his poetry for over 30 years. Ernest’s quick-witted charm and journey’s through love, desire and pain resonate with fellow wanderers and dreamers alike. His quick wit and charming personality echoes the freedom and spirit of his journey through life in America.
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