Silver Lining
Somewhere sitting on a small bed
Thumbs aching from video games
A child’s mind sits with its boredom
As virus shuts off the world outside
Racing through the younger head
How the world may never be the same
Not in control and their lives become
Unspoken fears kept deep inside
But one will, by destiny, be led
To the notebook that bears their name
A need to write the thoughts that come
Words born of the tears not cried
Their ink will keep the paper fed
As writing becomes a favorite game
They will find a new sense of freedom
As their words are practiced and plied
The silver lining then what is read
In the words of a heart untamed
Then the world can benefit from
The great writer that’s found inside
commonsensiblyspeaking 
I love this!! A wonderful look into becoming a writer! Kudos!!
Thank you, Kristian! There will be positives from all this eventually. Stay safe the two of you!
We are, thank you!!
Once again I enjoyed reading this piece, as a nurse faced with some hard moments lately I have been running from my journal not sure where to start. This encouraged me to let the words pour out even if it’s rain. Thank you
Thank you, Crystal, for all you are doing for those in need! Please do return to writing, regardless of what it is. The power and potency of the emotions of these moments will fade quickly. And the expression of them will help you to maintain your balance through the days ahead. Thank you!
Very beautifully written!!
Thank you, Harsh!
You weave words so beautifully Brad! Love it! 💕
Thank you, Shreya! I am glad you enjoyed it! ❣❣
this is a defining moment for all of us; being able to capture that moment in words like you just did, is a gift. Encouraging others to do the same is inspirational.
You are too kind, Jim! Thank you!
This is such a beautiful and touching poem Brad. It our story going through this painful experience. You are a great poet Brad. Thank you for writing this fabulous piece.
Have a wonderful evening.
G.
“The ink will keep the paper fed…” wonderful line my friend! But probably in the not too distant future children may not know what that means…after all, they start them in school with portables! In any event, you’ve written something so meaningful and beauty that it will transcend the times. Very well done Brad!
I agree, Francisco. The younger generation do not understand every reference made by us dinosaurs. Love letters have been replaced by poorly spelled tweets. Paper and pen are replaced by laptops. The beauty of these items may be lost to the next generation. So sad! Thanks you for all your support, my good friend!
Yes, I agree, but that is the way of progress…they will end up being quite good, I would imagine…but it is sad to see those things lost on new generations in front of our very eyes…thank you for your support always as well. Take good care.