Saturday, December 13, 2014

In Silence - I Hear


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In silence I  gaze  upon  still  waters
holding  an envelope of hopes and  dreams
blue  heron watches  from   marshy  quarters
the  clock  strikes three  all  is not  as  it seems

In silence, birds sing I am not  alone 
fresh  ashes  symbol  of my intentions
a journey quest  into  the  vast  unknown 
slow rhythmic breathing releasing tensions

In silence, I  blow  kisses  to  the  wind 
carrying  my  voice on  the wings of  change 
honoring  visions ,  mother  nature  grins
aligning  thoughts  a  time  to  rearrange

seven  messages, words drawn from  the  heart 
in silence I sense calmness, a fresh start

posted for Poetry Jam writing poems about quiet
sharing with Poets United 

Author's note: This was written based on a personal
journey.

39 comments:

  1. Beautiful thoughts.............................

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    1. Thank you for your constant support of my words..I do appreciate your visits.

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  2. Slow rhythmic breathing releasing tensions... Tell me more.

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    1. Inhaling/exhaling in the journey of life..tell me how have you been?

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  3. Fresh ashes - a sad journey then?

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    1. No, a journey with promise..releasing my hopes and dreams into
      the 4 winds so they can manifest..a time of reflection..

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  4. Another wonderful and beautiful piece!
    ZQ

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  5. Wonderful sonnet.. And I know well how you can find peace so well - standing by the pond and connecting with nature.

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    1. Hi Bjorn, there is peace in that connection..

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  6. I like your sonnet, Truedessa. Silence and peace of mind are often necessary before new steps can be taken.

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  7. In silence, so many beautiful things can take place. It is only in silence that we can appreciate such things as the birds singing, for example. And so true that in silence we can return to inner calmness & give ourselves a fresh start. This is a wonderful poem for this time of year, Truedessa!

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    1. Mary,

      On this day there was a sense of peace and complete silence it was as if time stood still. I just breathed in the moment.

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  8. The silence can how us many things and not end up being silent at all. The ashes of writings blow to far off lands, new journey begun.

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    1. The ashes blow into the wind a symbol of new beginnings..a journey of hearts.

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  9. What a lovely sonnet on quiet reflection ~ The ending couplet specially struck me ~ Hope your journey aligns with fate and mother nature, smiles ~

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  10. This is so deep, Truedessa and is, I think, my favourite of yours. I especially love the coming with messages, and the aligning of spirit, as Nature grins. (How she must appreciate those of us who are trying so hard to hear and honor her.)

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    1. Thank you Sherry, I knew my friend would understand this journey. It is hard when we try to honor mother earth and her call.

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  11. I feel the trepidation as we look for the fresh start and love the hope of those scattered ashes...releasing it all!

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    1. Thank you Donna..the ashes are a symbol of release and hope..

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  12. Though there are a number of sounds in this, it still conveys the feeling of quiet and stillness. Thanks for posting and for visiting my blog.

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    1. Hi Peggy,

      You are welcome I enjoy visiting your blog.

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  13. Peace, silence, a fresh start... heavenly. Sign me up.

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    1. Smiling..I think many are waiting to sign that list..

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  14. Communing with nature, making a promise, murmuring some words, what better place than somewhere unsullied by our fellows, promising a new beginning.

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    1. I think you have caught the moment...thanks for visiting..

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  15. There truly is something about a walk in nature, by a pond, watching the birds, that calms the spirit. I know it is my "go to" place. Beautiful sentiments.

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  16. Love 'holding an envelope of hopes and dreams' and your communication with nature, receiving images, being supported and feeling the new start...~ very inspiring, Truedessa x

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  17. I love being embraced in silence, it is such a gift. Your poem expresses this so beautifully.

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    1. Thank you Laura in silence we can discover many things...

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  18. so i am curious on the 7 messages...is it the 7 messages of revelation....or the 7 laws of the great spirit...

    love the image of the heron...i find watching them to be very peaceful...

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    1. Hi Brian,

      If you want to know about the journey email me and I will fill you in on the events.

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  19. Wonderful poem, I agree sitting by still waters is very simple and though provoking.

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  20. Silence with many actions. Nice poem :)

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