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“I will soothe you and heal you, I will bring you roses. I too have been covered with thorns.” Rumi When the whole world, behaved like her enemy, a homeless heart was buried in a private place so deep - out of sight and out of reach. Each time her emotions were breached, her metaphorical spade dug darker and deeper - her shield against shallow predators. A mind scattered like shells lost in the sea, yearning for calm waves to offer a sanctuary. Fate led to the doorstep of her heart's pulse, each vibration connecting two throbbing souls. Beyond her make believe veil, I saw an enchanted magic in her eyes, celestial candlelight flickering so bright. A secret smile that could melt hardened hearts, through luscious lips reserved for special ones. Although skeptical of words, there was a desire to bathe her in beautiful poetry, caress her sun deprived skin, stroke the strands of her hair - silently moisturising her wounds. Delving into the depth of her persona, without touch, I felt her so close; scattered, conflicted, but determined, bruised, battered, scarred, but not bitter - flawed, fragile, but compassionately fabulous. A diamond left to rust, one desired to shine. A wounded soul with razor sharp thorns, reminding me of Rumi's desire to heal and soothe. Simple Musing Silent One 14 October 2020

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Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 11/16/2020 8:44:00 PM

Silent One, your insightful poem very touchingly brings to light the plight of a woman undervalued. A masterpiece!

Angela Crabtree

Date: 10/24/2020 4:29:00 PM

Such a fascinating piece, Silent One. I find myself coming to your page more and more. Hope you're having a great weekend. :)

Silent One
Date: 11/4/2020 2:25:00 PM

Thank you..

Vijay Galia

Date: 10/17/2020 9:09:00 AM

Simply Amazing..Please teach me how to write..

Silent One
Date: 10/17/2020 12:01:00 PM

You write fine... Just keep writing.. thanks

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/17/2020 4:39:00 AM

Your poem contains beauty, warmth, compassion, the ability to soothe internal wounds and to show ' a wounded soul with razor sharp thorns' that she, the diamond, will always shine! A fave my friend, simply outstanding poetry. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Silent One
Date: 10/17/2020 7:09:00 AM

You are right... Sometimes it just needs a little polish... Thank you

Cathleen Weissenborn

Date: 10/15/2020 4:31:00 PM

Beautiful.

Silent One
Date: 10/16/2020 11:41:00 AM

Thank you..

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/14/2020 11:38:00 PM

Can diamonds rust? A very logical treatise in poetic form worthy of your poetic abilities. ~~

Silent One
Date: 10/15/2020 4:40:00 AM

That's the point, a diamond is a diamond regardless of what happens to it... Thank you Victor.

Heather Green

Date: 10/14/2020 10:55:00 PM

Reading one of your poems, Silent One, shows me the colour of your soul and moves me to read more and more and more.....You have the ability to touch the heart and expand it, flitting like a beautiful butterfly. Thank you for sharing.

Silent One
Date: 10/15/2020 4:40:00 AM

Thank you Heather, such a kind thing to say..

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/14/2020 7:02:00 PM

A touch without touching. Yes, I know this to be true. Oh my !!! It sounds like she has touched you and your world, in so many amazing ways. You have, with tenderness and love- expressed how wonderful she is- here within your words. I hope she sees this. Beauty is on the inside, which then shines on the outside. She is beautiful, like a Diamond. ~ Brandy

Silent One
Date: 10/15/2020 5:00:00 AM

I think you can feel also and it seems you like to heal and soothe also... Thank you

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/14/2020 6:18:00 PM

I love the Rumi quote and I love your poem, Silent One. It takes a special someone to see past the rust and heal a heart to a high shine again. Beautiful and moving poetry, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan

Silent One
Date: 10/15/2020 5:01:00 AM

The funny thing is, I thought about this poem first, then remembered Rumi's quote, who has always been an inspiration to me... Thank you

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/14/2020 5:51:00 PM

Somewhere past the pain is the beauty she is!

Silent One
Date: 10/15/2020 5:01:00 AM

Indeed, pain has a message, we need to listen... thank you Kim..

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 10/14/2020 3:53:00 PM

So, so beautiful Silent One, wonderful poetry inspired by that quote by Rumi. “Only love can heal a heart’s pain and bring a dull diamond to shine again.” Belle

Silent One
Date: 10/15/2020 5:01:00 AM

Thank you Belle... You are correct.

Disha Munot

Date: 10/14/2020 10:58:00 AM

Hey nice one. This is the first time have read your work ... this story is greatly captured . Well done .

Silent One
Date: 10/14/2020 1:10:00 PM

Thank you..

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/14/2020 10:39:00 AM

WoW! The quote from Rumi was so fitting for your well written piece. When I read your work I’m never disappointed. The words you used to convey a “wounded soul “ were so poetic. Excellent job my friend:-) Alexis

Silent One
Date: 10/14/2020 12:04:00 PM

Rumi has always inspired me... Thank you Alexis

Joe Dimino

Date: 10/14/2020 10:35:00 AM

Beautiful write, my friend. For sure, Si: love is everything. We heal when basking in its transformative light. Love given is never parted with -- during the act of propagating love we attach ourselves to its immortal flower of miracles...opening the gate, making possible entrance again that squandered Eden.

Silent One
Date: 10/14/2020 12:05:00 PM

You said it perfectly... Thank you Joe

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/14/2020 8:53:00 AM

A wounded soul in the wilderness, only those who have been through it can understand and offer healing in some way. Tom

Silent One
Date: 10/14/2020 8:55:00 AM

We are all wounded in some way my friend, and sometimes when we are healing others, we are soothed by the process.. Thank you..

Arturo Michael

Date: 10/14/2020 7:21:00 AM

Soothing and healing, are what the heart needs, especially now...You certainly captured the silent pain of hearts

Silent One
Date: 10/14/2020 8:00:00 AM

Thanks..

Amor Otong

Date: 10/14/2020 6:22:00 AM

story captured.. very nice

Silent One
Date: 10/14/2020 6:24:00 AM

Thank you..

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/14/2020 6:11:00 AM

Powerful poetry my friend. You gave voice to her secret smile and enchanted eyes. So sad it is to see a life left to rust..perhaps your poem soothes her, SO.

Silent One
Date: 10/14/2020 6:17:00 AM

Thank you Vijay and you say it so well.. I hope all poets can soothe others through their poem and of course, I hope she is soothed by these words and others..

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/14/2020 5:14:00 AM

WOW! This is an amazing write... You know what's cool.. I just posted a poem almost at the same time as yours with a quote from Rumi... although I hadn't the slightest idea who this is? I should look it up. I LOVE this. You're a incredibly good writer - a poet who is versed on the heart of the matter. I love your words. God bless you always

Silent One
Date: 10/14/2020 6:19:00 AM

You brighten my comment box with your lovely comments... Thank you so much.. Rumi is a wonderful, but some what misunderstood poet.. He is the only poet I read... He always knows what to say...