Michelle Faulkner Poet Couplet

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 March 25, 2022 at 6:39 PM Lovely penning rendering a feel of internal tranquility !

Paulette Calasibetta February 11, 2022 at 8:46 AM A very calming poem indeed! This is a winner! "Calm is elusive murmurs heard Where sharp cacophony is stirred"...LOVE! :)Paulette

Gershon Wolf February 3, 2022 at 10:15 PM I don't know that I've ever seen or read a better description of 'Calm,' Michelle. ~ Eye of the Hurricane

Susan Lawrence February 2, 2022 at 5:54 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 January 31, 2022 at 8:56 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 January 31, 2022 at 6:20 AM "Calm is elusive murmurs heard Where sharp cacophony is stirred" - Beautiful. Congratulations!

Sotto Poet January 31, 2022 at 6:11 AM Michelle, back with congratulations on winning the contest with your beautifully written poem.

Constance La France January 30, 2022 at 2:52 PM Michelle, congratulations on your Second Place win in my C Forms - Couplet contest with your wonderfully penned poem ~Constance

Sally Eslinger January 18, 2022 at 8:04 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 January 18, 2022 at 10:09 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 January 18, 2022 at 12:38 AM I enjoyed how you have interwoven the motif of unease with the more calming images. A great write, Michelle.

Anil Deo January 17, 2022 at 2:56 AM So if we N ss u on PS we shall find u on torquise sands and CALM waters?

Gershon Wolf January 16, 2022 at 8:35 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 January 16, 2022 at 10:16 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 January 16, 2022 at 8:21 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 January 16, 2022 at 4:05 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 January 15, 2022 at 6:28 PM U rise to the challenge, true to form. Happy 2022

Sotto Poet January 15, 2022 at 4:38 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

Mystic Rose Rose January 15, 2022 at 3:17 PM Successfully penned with great ease and beauty, good luck in the contest dear friend. I am always rooting for you :)

Vijay Pandit January 15, 2022 at 12:00 PM Your poems always dwell in intellect of vocabulary, Michelle. So well written! Michelle Faulkner January 15, 2022 at 12:30 PM Deeply appreciate it, thank you Vijay