Breathe In the Silence-W

I hear sounds of the wind hissing and rustling.
I listen on the beach to the waves cascading,
Slapping, tossing swashing the sand pebbles,
Something close to eternity within me touches. 

I see some gliding fishing boats over there, 
The seagulls soaring, gliding in the air here,
And Surfers trying to get rides on the waves 
Something close to eternity within me touches. 

I watch people running, strolling and sunning,
Setting sun promise to rise tomorrow morning
Like the human ambitions and unknown desires
Something close to eternity within me touches.

I notice the crabs scurry, somewhere hiding,
Leaving smooth bed of sand, water receding,
All sounds now receding to its minimum hiss.
Something close to eternity within me touches.

This silence rubs, softens me, gives a purpose
I find even my pains are held in this silence
Surrender my self-importance, my smallness
Something close to eternity within me touches.

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Sixth Place Win in:
Contest: Breathe in the silence sponsored by Paula Swanson

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 3/23/2016 8:27:00 PM
Sooo beautiful. Love the refrain Something close to eternity within me touches
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Date: 9/21/2014 6:07:00 PM
Loved reading this poem. Very nice.
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Date: 5/13/2014 10:25:00 PM
A very nice write. Enough depth there to keep a person busy for a few months of inspiration my friend!! A double bravo on this one!!
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Date: 1/8/2011 8:02:00 AM
Really always love to read your poems. This is also touching one. Thanks for being here and commenting on poems. Sapna
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Date: 1/8/2011 1:00:00 AM
Very nice work. The use of epiphora is quite effective. I felt like I was there. Thank you also for taking the time to read my poems. Julie
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Date: 1/6/2011 11:01:00 AM
Many congratulations Dr Ram, on your win in Paula's contest >> James
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Date: 1/5/2011 10:06:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Dr. Ram in the "Breathe in the silence" contest by Paula Swanson. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/4/2011 4:06:00 PM
really simply and powerfully put Dr Ram, will be a favorite with me.
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Date: 1/3/2011 3:07:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in this fine contest..Sara
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Date: 1/2/2011 9:54:00 PM
NICE WORK HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR also thank you very much for your comments on my poetry greatly appreciated Maria Gothard
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Date: 1/2/2011 8:37:00 PM
An amazing write dea rDr. Ram. Many congratulations for this win.
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Date: 1/2/2011 5:04:00 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved in in Paula's "Breathe in the Silence" Contest"! Always, Audrey
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Date: 1/2/2011 3:40:00 PM
When we are close to nature I know that it gives me a calm feeling. A wonderful write. God Bless Phyl
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Date: 1/2/2011 2:35:00 PM
Hello Dr Ram. Thanks for the comment. You have found silence with this lovely work. best of luck in the contest. Eamon
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Date: 1/2/2011 6:51:00 AM
Congratulations Dr. Mehta on your well deserved win!Thanks for your congratulatory message.
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Date: 1/2/2011 5:26:00 AM
good message "surrender my self importance" a great piece of work as usual Dr Ram...congratulations
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Date: 1/2/2011 4:58:00 AM
great piece and congrats in the contest, dr. ram.. hope you can share your insights on my latest one for deborah... :) nette
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Date: 1/2/2011 12:49:00 AM
congrads in the contest. john
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Date: 1/1/2011 10:42:00 PM
I like silence, it calms me. Thank you for your kind words....Aleera
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Date: 1/1/2011 9:48:00 PM
When we acknowledge our own insignificance in the universe, the introspection of silence sets in, Dr. Ram. Excellent poem! Congratulations, Carolyn
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Date: 1/1/2011 8:19:00 PM
Congrats Dr. Ram on your winning poem in the Silence contest with this incredible entry my friend... awesome as always... enjoy with luv this first day of 2011 ...
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Date: 1/1/2011 5:32:00 PM
Enjoyed reading your New year's poem....I like to think just for me!! smiles!
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Date: 1/1/2011 3:39:00 PM
A breathless beauty Dr. Ram and so eloquently written my friend.. I luv this form and the refrain line is beautiful..good luck in the contest on Silence... a perfect scenario u have painted with your words my friend..with luv..
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Date: 1/1/2011 3:06:00 PM
Such a beautiful picture you have penned Dr. Mehta. One can't help but be soothed by the images and sounds in this one. Your words silence the mind so we can enjoy the moment. Love it! Lay
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Date: 1/1/2011 3:00:00 PM
Good luck in the contest, Dr. Ram. Beautiful imagery as always..anytime one mentions anything about the sea, the beach, I am there! Always, Audrey
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