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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Kroll Avatar
March 23, 2016 at 8:27 PM
Sooo beautiful. Love the refrain Something close to eternity within me touches
Staton Avatar
September 21, 2014 at 6:07 PM
Loved reading this poem. Very nice.
Lindley Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 10:25 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!!
Deshpande Avatar
January 8, 2011 at 8:02 AM
Really always love to read your poems. This is also touching one. Thanks for being here and commenting on poems. Sapna
Conerly Avatar
January 8, 2011 at 1:00 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
Fraser Avatar
January 6, 2011 at 11:01 AM
Many congratulations Dr Ram, on your win in Paula's contest >> James
Brown Avatar
January 5, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Congratulations on your win Dr. Ram in the "Breathe in the silence" contest by Paula Swanson. Love, Carol
Maverick Avatar
January 4, 2011 at 4:06 PM
really simply and powerfully put Dr Ram, will be a favorite with me.
Kendrick Avatar
January 3, 2011 at 3:07 PM
Congratulations on your win in this fine contest..Sara
Gothard Avatar
January 2, 2011 at 9:54 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
Mannan Avatar
January 2, 2011 at 8:37 PM
An amazing write dea rDr. Ram. Many congratulations for this win.
Haick Avatar
January 2, 2011 at 5:04 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved in in Paula's "Breathe in the Silence" Contest"! Always, Audrey
Babcock Avatar
January 2, 2011 at 3:40 PM
When we are close to nature I know that it gives me a calm feeling. A wonderful write. God Bless Phyl
Duffin Avatar
January 2, 2011 at 2:35 PM
Hello Dr Ram. Thanks for the comment. You have found silence with this lovely work. best of luck in the contest. Eamon
Poet Avatar
January 2, 2011 at 6:51 AM
Congratulations Dr. Mehta on your well deserved win!Thanks for your congratulatory message.
Beck Avatar
January 2, 2011 at 5:26 AM
good message "surrender my self importance" a great piece of work as usual Dr Ram...congratulations
Onclaud Avatar
January 2, 2011 at 4:58 AM
great piece and congrats in the contest, dr. ram.. hope you can share your insights on my latest one for deborah... :) nette
Loving Iii Avatar
January 2, 2011 at 12:49 AM
congrads in the contest. john
De La Keur Avatar
January 1, 2011 at 10:42 PM
I like silence, it calms me. Thank you for your kind words....Aleera
Devonshire Avatar
January 1, 2011 at 9:48 PM
When we acknowledge our own insignificance in the universe, the introspection of silence sets in, Dr. Ram. Excellent poem! Congratulations, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
January 1, 2011 at 8:19 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 ...
Culverhouse Avatar
January 1, 2011 at 5:32 PM
Enjoyed reading your New year's poem....I like to think just for me!! smiles!
Sweetheart Avatar
January 1, 2011 at 3:39 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..
Whitlock-Ishway Avatar
January 1, 2011 at 3:06 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
Haick Avatar
January 1, 2011 at 3:00 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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