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Trance of Silence


Peaceful slumber engulfs my existence
my soul awakens in a tranquil silence
it floats away with waves leaving my body
a spirit astray guided by pristine breeze
that blankets my photons in a lit entropy
a silhouette I become in parallel universe
outlined by sublime molecules of supernova
I enter the black hole that leads me there
to the stagnant canopy of afar galaxies
a parched desert sleeps beneath my veil
I look for my displaced oasis of stars
I've been here in another incarnation
yet my memories hide in the dark
I touch a wall that collapses in void of
sand dunes basking in a silver impression
from a moon that never waxes or wanes
Oh! My universe at a standstill awaits
the answers I seek, the memories I keep
I listen to the silence of my soul
that reverberates a forgotten melody

A band of life shimmers from the white dwarf
sand dunes shiver beneath my shriveled feet
enchanted by a serene symphony I bridge dreams
ambrosial breeze orchestrates my tresses
meteor showers play violins in ecstasy
I watch it glide, a silhouette like me afloat
hesitant to reach my trembling shadow
the way it moves siphons away my fears
it brushes my halo with a known velvet touch
At last! You come in another universe
I've waited so long to pour my fantasies
we don't understand words nor do we need
I dip my fingers into your haloed silhouette
our shadows merge under luminescent showers
we move slowly and dance to the music
of sand dunes slipping into sandcastles
our silhouettes unite while we sleep afar
unaware of this union in a heavenly world
stars move in ripples on our drenched oasis

Then your shadow shivers and moves apart
is it time for this dream to end so soon?
The supernova strand engulfs me in a flash
Oh I wish to embrace you a little more
your silhouette nods to see me again
in another life from a yonder universe

I hear the acoustics as I enter my body
but your memories vanish in a cocoon of light
for me to find them again in another trance.


June 23, 2020

Reflection in Silence Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Silent One
~Winner: 1st Place

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Date: 6/29/2020 1:50:00 PM
A huge huge congratulations on your high placement. You deserve it.
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Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/30/2020 2:45:00 PM
Thanks for your kind visit and appreciation Funom :)
Date: 6/27/2020 1:00:00 AM
Such a moving verse, Aditi, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
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Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/27/2020 1:11:00 AM
Glad you love my words Eve. Thank you for your kind appreciation. Blessings and love :)
Date: 6/26/2020 11:30:00 AM
Congratulations for your top win. Excellent :)
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Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/27/2020 1:11:00 AM
Thank you for your kind words Heidi. Blessings and love :)
Date: 6/26/2020 9:42:00 AM
You've made me believe in this wonderfully exotic travel...I can't wait to sleep again :)
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Date: 6/27/2020 1:11:00 AM
I am so glad you love my words David. Thank you for your kind appreciation. Blessings :)
Date: 6/26/2020 9:09:00 AM
BIG congrats Aditi, on another #1 win for you--a stunning write, as always.
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Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/27/2020 1:10:00 AM
Thank you for your uplifting words of appreciation Vijay! Your kind words really mean a lot. God bless you :)
Date: 6/26/2020 6:15:00 AM
Congratulations, Aditi, on your winning the top place. You deserve it, Dear Poet - as always, you are writing outstanding pieces! Love, Mala
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Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/26/2020 6:49:00 AM
I am glad you love my words Mala! It is always a blessing to receive love and appreciation from you. Thank you! Blessings and love.
Date: 6/25/2020 5:53:00 PM
Outstanding piece, as always. Of course this is a first-place winner! Of course! So well-deserved, Aditi:-) Heartiest congratulations!
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Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/25/2020 11:27:00 PM
Really honored by your visit and kind words of appreciation Edward. Thank you for your uplifting words. God bless you :)
Date: 6/25/2020 4:16:00 PM
Aditi, I enjoyed seeing your engineering training coming out in so many science references (waves, photons, entropy, molecules, supernova, acoustics). I also love your evocative imagery (silhouette, cocoon, black hole). I fully enjoyed reading this. You should be very proud of achieving a first place with Silent One, he is a good and fair judge of poetry. Many blessings to you, my dear friend, please keep writing such wonderful poetry. ~ John
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Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/25/2020 11:26:00 PM
I am really glad you observed that bit. I felt like a particle in Schrodinger's experiment while I wrote it. Thank you for encouraging words. They have always inspired me to write and share. Silent One is a poet of depth and I am really honored he placed my poem at a first place. God bless you dear friend :)
Date: 6/25/2020 10:10:00 AM
Great write and win Aditi, Congrats
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Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/25/2020 12:32:00 PM
Thank you for your kind wishes Joseph. God bless you :)
Date: 6/25/2020 8:32:00 AM
Wow! Congrats! So delightfully enthralling all throughout. God bless you.
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Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/25/2020 12:31:00 PM
Thank you for your generous appreciation Beata. God bless you. Much love :)
Date: 6/25/2020 8:13:00 AM
Well done Aditi, hints of the novel Dune abound in your write, very imaginative.
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Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/25/2020 12:31:00 PM
Glad you love my words James. Thank you for your kind wishes. Blessings :)
Date: 6/25/2020 6:10:00 AM
Woah... So many great lines in this poem.. It was like I was with you in your trance, a passenger on your journey.... Great take on the contest and brilliant ending... Congratulations on your first place in the contest..
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Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/25/2020 12:30:00 PM
I am so honoured you love my words. Thank you for your gracious appreciation and for my placement in your contest. God bless you :)
Date: 6/24/2020 4:59:00 PM
Beautiful, dreamy moments of silence, Aditi, with unique imagery! I'm sure I will see this high on the winner's list. GL in the contest. Blessings, Rhonda xx
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Aditi Mishra
Date: 6/25/2020 12:30:00 PM
Glad you loved it Rhonda. Thank you for your kind wishes and blessings. Lots of love. God bless you. Keep writing and inspiring :)

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