Notes About The Poem

Some poets write to release what they feel,

some poets write so others can resonate to their words

and both poets and reader feel at some ease with understanding - Silent One.

 

Flowers of the Storm

You appeared like a cloud 
in my sapphire horizons,
and I, a forlorn blossom gazed upward,
adoring your glory from below.
Although you seemed so distant -
my nature felt you so close.

Whenever charcoal shadows
stained the edges of your elements
and your burdens became 
too burdensome,
you would release silent rain,
pouring in drops of sorrow, but
with soft yearning, my roots
anchored deeper into to the earth,
as my sepal absorbed all of
your torment.

At twilight you would illuminate
through moonlight, but in the
darkest hours, when storms
consumed the heavens with
loudness and striking light,
you craved for my fragrance
to calm and soothe your soul,
but even the sweetest scents fade,
and every petal learns the
slow death of withering.

Now as you drift away to horizons,
untouched, among unknown 
flower gardens,
all that lingers in reflection
is the hush of smoke,
and I ponder,
if my sky will forever
remain cloudless.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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White Avatar
March 30, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Breathtakingly soul refreshing awareness,kelli
Messina Avatar
March 25, 2026 at 6:59 AM
S.O., so nice to see you back, my friend. Thanks for stopping by...beautiful writing. Well-deserved POTD! Congratulations! Hope all has been well with you. All the best...
Showalter Swift Avatar
March 24, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Congratulations I recall instantly now how your poetry has always spoken to me on different levels So often it takes me into spaces where the floor and the ceiling flip Not because your poetry isn't perfectly expressed It works not just as a poem on paper, but as a messenger whispering of things to me in a voice I have known as if for all of eternity That happens to me every time I read your poetry Congratulations again on POTD well deserved
Buhagiar Avatar
March 24, 2026 at 2:18 AM
A well-deserved POTD.
Brul Avatar
March 24, 2026 at 12:16 AM
This is so magical. I love the charcoal shadows--very artistically beautiful. Congratulations on your well-deserved POTD honour. Happy Spring ^___^JCB
Seeker Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Oh my, my! Another level. A fav. Warmest congratulations on POTD, Silent One
Roper Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 9:40 PM
back with congratulations on POTD my friend.
Nicole Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 7:47 PM
' You appeared like a cloud. ' Such a delicate moment, one that should create a beautiful feeling inside. The ending reminds me of something I've recently learned and it makes perfect sense. People are like clouds, they share the same sky, but they don't always share the same space. You always paint such vivid images with your words. Congratulations Silent One, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
Hind Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Hey, welcome back. Glad to see you have POTD :) I love how the sepal absorbed the torment, and will my skies always be cloudless, well done
Daniels Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Tender articulation of a goodbye, Silent One. I liked “ hush of smoke”. Everything that appears disappears, every sighting an illusion. Congrats on POTD. Glad to see you posting again. Sending Blessings.
Alhemaidy Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Back to write congratulations on very nice POTD! Blessings, AA
La France Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Silent, so nice to see you post on PS with this beautifully penned and skillfully penned poem and congratulations on receiving the POTD honor ~
Anaya Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 1:29 PM
There is nothing like the beauty of clouds in "sapphire horizons" or the feel of your "fragrance of calm" poetry made in heaven. Congratulations on POTD, SO! Good to see you, even if just for one day~
One Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Aww thank you Anaya...
Buehler Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 1:05 PM
I am back with heartfelt congratulations on POTD, Silent One! Enjoy your special day. :)
One Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Thank you..
Rodgers Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Hello Silent One, welcome back and congratulations on POTD! After being the vessel for all that "silent rain," the prospect of a perfectly clear sky doesn't feel like a relief, it feels like a vacuum. Great way to look at the strange way we can become addicted to the very things that wither us. Spring Blessings, Daniel
One Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Thank you Daniel and poetry is always interpreted differently and that is the beauty of it... but yes we do become addicted to things that wither us...
Delegans Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Such a well-written poem. So much for the reader to enjoy, imagine and interpret. Congrats on a well-deserved POTD, Silent.
One Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Thank you.... and thats the beauty of poetry..
May Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Congrats on POTD Silent
One Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Thank you..
Vesalius Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Congratulations on POTD!
One Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Thank you..
Goldsmith Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your "Flowers of the Storm" write again. Have a blessed day/week with your wonderful win...............
One Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Thank you..
Winter Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 5:51 AM
Welcome back , dear friend! Congratulations on POTD! Beautifully written poem. Best, Anne
One Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Thank you..
Sands Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Beautifully written. Congratulations for POTD :)
One Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Thank you..
Gifford Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Hello SO, congratulations on your touchingly beautiful poem being featured as POTD. As always beautifully written. Stay blessed my poet friend.
One Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Thank you..
Etgen-Baker Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 5:05 AM
such a soulful, sobering write -- written as only you can. Outstanding. Congrats on your POTD designation.
One Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Thank you Sara..
Pachecho Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 3:44 AM
When I read Silent's poetry, there's a message between the lines. He writes with symbolism and correlation. I could be wrong, but when he refers to "you" in the first line, I think he is referring to how poetry is slipping between his hands.
One Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 1:57 PM
There is always a message between the lines and those who needs to read or feel it, I hope they do... as you know poetry is abstract and that is the beauty of it... Thank you for your visit.
Callus Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Beautiful and deeply appeals to emotions, S1. Congratulations for p.o.t.d. award // paul
One Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Thank you..
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