Calm

Calm is the silt beneath the waves
The measured heartbeat of the brave
It is the fragile petal born
From gardens of pernicious thorns
A velvety cadence under
The jagged footfalls of thunder
The pearlescent aura you breathe
From centers of calamity

Calm is elusive murmurs heard
Where sharp cacophony is stirred
Into harsh, unrelenting drums
As order wavers and succumbs
When my soul, snagged in turmoil
Stretches towards a turquoise soil
And life's timing lands out of reach
You'll find me on a forlorn beach

1/15/22

C form - Couplet contest
Sponsor: Constance La France
The syllable count was confirmed on howmanysyllables.com

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Valsa George

Date: 3/25/2022 6:39:00 PM

Lovely penning rendering a feel of internal tranquility !

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 2/11/2022 8:46:00 AM

A very calming poem indeed! This is a winner! "Calm is elusive murmurs heard Where sharp cacophony is stirred"...LOVE! :)Paulette

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/3/2022 10:15:00 PM

I don't know that I've ever seen or read a better description of 'Calm,' Michelle. ~ Eye of the Hurricane

Susan Lawrence

Date: 2/2/2022 5:54:00 AM

So beautiful… each line . A fav for me ! Looking forward to reading this beautiful description of calm many times ! Congratulations on your win Michelle . Blessings, Susan :)

Ann Peck

Date: 1/31/2022 8:56:00 PM

Back with congratulations! Your poem is just so very beautiful--you make every line worthy of re-reading. I believe I'll fav this one :)

Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/31/2022 6:20:00 AM

"Calm is elusive murmurs heard Where sharp cacophony is stirred" - Beautiful. Congratulations!

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/31/2022 6:11:00 AM

Michelle, back with congratulations on winning the contest with your beautifully written poem.

Constance La France

Date: 1/30/2022 2:52:00 PM

Michelle, congratulations on your Second Place win in my C Forms - Couplet contest with your wonderfully penned poem ~Constance

Sally Eslinger

Date: 1/18/2022 8:04:00 PM

Michelle, Deep, multi-dimensional, exquisite and, I felt, a calmed passion, but passion to be sure. A very vivid penning with a giant scope. Very moving! Hugs

John Watt

Date: 1/18/2022 10:09:00 AM

This is just WOW poetry, Michelle. I could write a comment about every single line you have written. Your metaphors are so rich and fresh, and each one exudes a vibe of calm. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be "A velvety cadence under / The jagged footfalls of thunder". It is so pleasant to be able to retreat to a calming place such as a vacant beach or peaceful mountain cabin, but the real secret lies in finding the calm where "sharp cacophany is stirred". Great rhymes and flow as well... I think this is one of your best, Michelle. Going straight into my faves.

Suzette Richards

Date: 1/18/2022 12:38:00 AM

I enjoyed how you have interwoven the motif of unease with the more calming images. A great write, Michelle.

Anil Deo

Date: 1/17/2022 2:56:00 AM

So if we N ss u on PS we shall find u on torquise sands and CALM waters?

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/16/2022 8:35:00 PM

Love your reflections and ponderings on the nature of 'Calm.' As for plain old me, I just always hope that 'Calm' is not prelude to a storm! Smiles for miles, gw

Rico Leffanta

Date: 1/16/2022 10:16:00 AM

Interesting, as I wear turquoise on both wrists every day of my life and the captcha code is "365" . . . Enjoyed, Michelle! Aloha!

Ann Peck

Date: 1/16/2022 8:21:00 AM

That's beautiful and calming, Michelle. You're right--we do think alike :) it is the fragile petal born from gardens of punitive thorn. Elegantly spoken. Good luck in contest!

Charles Messina

Date: 1/16/2022 4:05:00 AM

Wow, this is written so well, Michelle. Love the ending. I would have been right there with you! Best wishes in the contest. Hugs Charlie

Anil Deo

Date: 1/15/2022 6:28:00 PM

U rise to the challenge, true to form. Happy 2022

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/15/2022 4:38:00 PM

Kudos on a job well done, composed with flow and grace; best of luck in the contest, my friend. I'm constantly supporting you for your exceptional work. Best wishes in the context