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Written 2 September 2026 for Dear Poetry Poetry Contest sponsored by the Silent One

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Dear Poetry


A refuge from my pinching pains,
 A shelter to soothe my sharp strains,
Poetry is my wonder light,
A whisper soft, a sudden flight.

A true friend in my loneliness,
It helps relieve my weariness
With simple words that waltz and glow,
 Melodic rhythms that beat and flow.

A mirror to reflect my ache,
A cute means to keep me awake
In darkness of the gloomy night,
It helps me scan my inner light.

A means to express nature`s love,	
Regards for seasons with their dove,
 Warmth for the moonlight and the stars,
For fauna and flora afar.

A channel to vent gratitude
To the Lord for His rectitude,
Saving me from clutches of death,
Restoring anew a low breath.

At four times, urgent scalpels gleamed,
A fading strength, a waking dream,
But with the Lord`s grace, I came through,
My spirit arose, fresh and true.

Though, in aftermath, ache lingers,
I humbly cross my palms` fingers,
Script simple songs, a humble plea,
To thank the Lord, eternally.

Carving verses drips in me joy,
That in my leisure, I enjoy,
The quiet hum of awareness,
A kindred spirit of wellness.

In the sunlight of poetry,
A subtle art and a beauty,
Feelings find their voice and their form,
A shelter from the passing storm.

Rhymes and structure, I much adore,
They help carve beauty at the core,
Lend lovely lines to imagery 
 And, as a whole, shape symmetry.

 An aid to discipline my life
When the whole world turns wanton rife,
Rhymed verses, structure and a flow 
Rest across time, shining aglow.

A simple verse, a turn of art,
Can mend a broken, weary heart
Or stir a fire, brave, bold and bright
And fill the soul with guiding light.

I love the way that thoughts can gleam
From my soul`s shine, a silent stream,
The tapestry of what I feel,
Mellifluous words that can heal.

Verses build a bridge across years,
Connecting joy, smiles, hopes and tears,
A legacy of souls that spoke,
A truth that time can never choke.

With my long journey, nearly done,
My quiet spirit, nearly spun,
Poetry, a channel to share
Life lessons learnt, to souls who care.

So let the verses, softly chime,
Defying boundaries of time,
For in each line, a spirit sings,
Beauty that true poetry brings.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Alhemaidy Avatar
September 20, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Hello Krishnanand :-) Congratulations on your placement in the contest!
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September 20, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Poetry is a true friend... except for when the muse rebels... Love your take on this contest.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Hello Guptar, A beautiful poem about poetry . i can tell you created this from your heart. Blessings my friend. Blessings my friend. /Darlene/
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