Silent roar

My head echoing

with the roar of

silent flashbacks (of us)

makes me wish and pray

or cross my fingers (and hope to die)

that I was deaf (on the inside)

Or perhaps I could find

that spot on my body (or yours)

where the pain gets in (and out)

and plug it closed

with a tear (and a smile)

–

Published by Steven Harz

Steven Harz was the 2013 winner of the international People's Poetry Contest and is a three-time winner of The Iron Writer Challenge. Steve still writes poetry, but now it rhymes and is put to music - either acoustic with a Martin or electric with a Gretsch. Songwriting influences are: John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, Blze Foley, Jessi Alexander, Tyler Childers, Lori McKenna, Gabe Lee, Luz, Cleto Cordero, Jason Isbell, and of course, Willie and Dolly! Music is available on all streaming platforms - please check it out! View more posts