You
Betrayed me
I wept and wailed
In agony
I could die a thousand deaths
And cursed a million times
Amidst silence and tears.
But I chose to simply cry
‘Till the tears run dry
And I could cry no more
I suffered in silence
I was quiet
But I was brave
Amidst silence and tears.
You
Can destroy me
But you can never bring me down
Nor topple my spirit
I am empowered
Amidst silence and tears.
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Michelle Ayon Navajas (born June 23, 1976) is a Filipino poet, writer, and educator. She is a Best-Selling international Poet known for her books reaching the #1 spot within days of their release. Her 8th poetry book, “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark,” went straight to the top of both the best-sellers list and new releases on Amazon on short notice. Her 7th poetry book, “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” went straight to the best-sellers list on Amazon in less than 24 hours of release by pre-orders alone and eventually became the number Poetry Book on Amazon India on its actual release day, soon after the book rose to the best- sellers list as well in all other Amazon Markets worldwide.
Currently, Michelle holds the title of having 4 books published in a row to have made it to Amazon’s Best-Sellers List ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “After Rain Skies, 2nd Edition,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”) and 3 books on Amazon’s #1Hot New Releases/New Releases ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”.)
Her poetry appeared in several international literary magazines and anthologies such as Spillwords NYC, MasticadoresUsa, and MasticadoresIndia. Her poems “Holding Hands” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for November 2021 and “Love Happens” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for December 2022.
She is also part of the award-winning ensemble of authors in two Poetry Anthologies, that are both Amazon Best-Sellers: Hidden In Childhood and Wounds I Healed.
Graduated with a Master of Education majoring in English in the Philippines (University of San Agustin, Iloilo City). Michelle was a former college professor, teaching literature, speech & oral communication, creative writing, drama, and theatre arts. She is also a graduate of Mass Communications major in Journalism (Centro Escolar University, Manila).
Michelle is active in her writing profession and works as a freelance creative writer.
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If this is how beautiful your tears are, then I must say let them fall. And if this is how powerful your silence is, I say give it to the world.
Beautiful writing, Mich. The refrain after every verse catches my attention the most.
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Thanks Nandita…coming from the queen of poetry (may i borrow Andrew’s words) it means a lot..☺
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That is so sweet. 😍
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🤗
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heart wrenching!
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Oh thank you for that..
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You are welcome 🌸
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I love that whole last verse. It’s so uplifting. 🙂
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Oh thank you .
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You’re welcome! 🙂
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oh your tears are so precious. but crying is so good for the soul. your words move me like a symphony.
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Thank you Gina…how are you..
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hi Mich i am good and hope you are too. so behind with blogging but make sure i read all my favourites…ehmm…means you too.
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Oh thanks…that makes me smile…😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
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This is just too beautiful for words. Thanks for sharing! “…for i am empowered amidst silence and tears.”🥀🌹
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Thank you too Gilda…yes we are all empowered even in our silence..
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Nandita’s words say it all…this is a beautifully wrought poem that is indeed “heart-wrenching” (as saynotoclowns has written)!
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Thank you Kim…☺
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even more powerful as it comes straight from the heart … keep it flowing, the tears and the poetry 🙂
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Thank you Kate..☺
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take care precious 🙂
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☺
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Your words touched me deeply, I think we all have our cries in our own silence.
“But I was brave
Amidst silence and tears.”
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Yes Ivor..we all have cried in our silence and even as we smile..
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Yes Mich, I do a lot of smiling and crying….. at the same time….
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So many emotions running through this. Powerful words Mich.
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Thanks Mirriam..☺
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The real power of poetry is to give the reader no escape – in this case, I feel the tears, feel the silence, share the dignity, the refusal to cave in, feel the uplifting sense of power at the end as you lift your chin (in my mind) and utter quietly the closing words. Fabulous, just fabulous Mich!
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Oh thanks Osyth..
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Very powerful
Simply Beautiful
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Thank you always..
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Beautiful and uplifting writing!
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Thank you Diana
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Working with our sorrow can make us stronger Mich and you have captured that thought beautifully in this powerful poem.
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Thank you Davy
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that fierce last line is a killer! love this!
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Thanks Rose..happy to see you here..
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you’re welcome, Mich!
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This was such a heartfelt, and moving piece on the feelings of heartbreak! It’s really hard to get over lost love sometimes to be sure. Letting go is hard. But the good thing is that as Davy said, it can make you stronger. I like to think of a broken heart to be like a broken arm. A broken arm heals stronger at the break than it was before. Wonderful post!!! Bravo! Thanks so much for sharing this!!!
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Thank you Chuck for sharing your thoughts and insights here ..i am pretty sure your comment adds life to the post itself..
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
BRAVO–BOTH FOR THE SENTIMENT AND THE PRESENTATION!
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Thank you always…
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I only tell the truth…from my experience and studies! YOU IS GOOD!
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Thank you..
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Come and read the heartfelt “Amidst Silence And Tears”.
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Thanks so much Chuck..
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Great poem, well done!
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Thank you..
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It’s alive with passion and rage. The closing line is perfect moment of silence.
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Thank you…its indeed how i intend to end the piece..silence.
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I heard it. 🙂
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Such strong words that evoke true emotions! I love how you create poetry that reflects a common experience that most people go through!
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Such a lovely heartfelt full-of-emotion poem, Mich.
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Such emotion, Silence can be deafening! as the river of tears flow.. Know I felt your heart as the salt rivers ran..
Sending Love and Blessings to you Mich, I have not been on WP as often so I am sorry I missed this when it was posted..
Sending LOVE and Mega HUGS ❤ ❤ ❤
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Hope you’re keeping strong, dear Mich. ❤️
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😊
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Ugh Mich, just read this… Hugging you. Processing this stuff is really tough but you are doing a great job. I’m sorry for what you are going through.
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Thank you Tammy.
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Mich! Heights of being Amidst Silence and Tears and Empowered too.
Great!
🔔🔔🔔
Shiva
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OMG!
Where are YOU Mich?
How are You?
No News!
Is every thing OKAY?
Fond Regards
Shiva
💞🎶🌷
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Its been one a roller coaster ride over the last months..but..i am.back..and thank you..
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Its been to me too Mich.
You can see I have not posted as regularly as I did.
Nice! You have come back.
💞🎼🔔
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Dear Mich, I have missed you, Dear Friend!!!??? I had a like on my comment on this Poem and came back to reread it! Wow, this poem really spoke to my heart, yet again! So much so that I ended up writing a piece on the topic from your wonderful seed of inspiration, here! Was wanting to share it with you but discovered you have no contact page?? Please send me an email to – chucklindholm@hotmail.com so I can send you a copy if you would like to read it?? Let me know!
Have missed your views and our chit-chat and banter!!!
Chuck
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Thanks Chuck..will.visit soon
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Mich is everything okay with you.
My comment on this blog might have gone into your Spam please check.
💞🎵
Shiva
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more than three months now and I miss you .. please please come back 😦
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☺
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Thanks kate..am.back.
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yeh .. you had me worried for a while there … so glad you’re back … email me when you have time 🙂
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I will kate..😊
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🙂
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Oh wow! What a powerful one!
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Yeah..i know
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