Silence is the sanctuary of my soul.
It is the shell that turns sand into a pearl.
Within its confines, words lose meaning and become
the ripples that disturb the serene surface.
How lovely is this silence.
How fragile is the stillness.
I hide and burrow deeper in its comforts.
From within,
I see the world laughing and loving
and passing me by.
Yet, I bear the weight of silence,
my voice struggles beneath
the weight of its sweet seduction.
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That first line speaks volumes…and so does the last line which makes the poem come full circle. Silence is a time when we can be ourselves but at the same time we hear our own voices more strongly than ever. Our voice, our thoughts they we might so be tempted to act upon. Cute image of the bird in the pond…lovely reflection but it looks a bit sad lol. Have a good weekend 😊
So beautiful!
I share these feelings about silence. It can be so rewarding. A certain richness is found in the resulting reflections we experience in silence and when observing the rest of the world passing by.
Real good poem, Imelda. It put me in a contemplative mood.
Neil
Words that probe gently into the mind of the reader sending waves of peaceful contemplation. Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks for the reblog, Ms. Jenner. Happy day to you. 🙂
Good observation in those first two lines about silence being a shell with transformative power.
Sometimes words and thoughts can be our own enemies and it can becomes a struggle between solace and the need to be heard. I love your title!
Love the pearly moments and the tranquility.
Your opening words are pearls: “Silence is the sanctuary of my soul. It is the shell that turns sand into a pearl”.
How lovely and fragile is this silence, this stillness. Beautiful poem and photos.
I think we often forget how precious the silence can be.
Wow! What a beautiful expression of your heart! I love the line about burrowing into it. This so resonates with me because I love silence too ❤️
So beautiful words.