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Gemini Garden-Silent One

Written: June 09, 2024 For Ink Empress Contest “a mute tongue is a slave to silence” - Silent One
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Let his eyes, his hug, and his grasp convey what his mouth fears to say His mother keeps an eye on her kid In his first winter, he caught a lot of sun — and watched the dust and air Getting to the crib by horseback Silence — Through the susurrus sound stream coruscating crimson spills subdue whilst words whipped wassail deep within a stymie pirouette speaking in scarce slave silence twisting mental sinews — wrestle within a tight wooden link In the recesses of a soft tongue There is silence and no vitality spewed utterances induce shame letting souls bleed silently Then, fear and doubt percolate. Silence — Endless streams of ingots land down umpteen, rejuvenating, and dewy signs of trust, optimism, and passion Innuendo arty souls, albeit poetic syntax hamstringing people with an arrow — words convey verisimilitude vacuum life thrives inside the one with insight his devotion expands spreading apace peaceful and fulfilling, ethical goals erase worries, tears, and years. Silence —   Lost in a celestial room, in a dream flicker of fleeting rage frightening fetching to fall in fetters unexpected cacophony of sounds. a wail escaped — at the beckoning of serenity, words gushed out forcefully as if through a sluice a stunning orchestral serve was launched — wonderful whirlpool of seraphic wispy whims. Silence — He broke beyond obmutescence bounds effortlessly eradicating despondency and invigorating the once-quiet abyss  silence akin to a servant's shroud have the courage to voice our opinions exude confidence and vim disrupt the enchantment soak up the language — let your tongue reflect and respond.  an inner whirlwind. Silence — Quiddity of nature resides within  the wreath of gloomy academia such my final words, pulchritude words with plumose wings branch stretching — whittle vine from the brittle barks alpine brightness, as speckled embers as pogonip laden its lair moments before the kiss perches snow covered it under Winter — and forgetfulness blurs my dreams. Silence —
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One Avatar
July 3, 2024 at 2:05 PM
Loved this poem when you first posted it.. A lovely dedication.. Thanks for writing and congratulations on your placement..
Dutta Avatar
July 2, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Simply EXCELLENT. Every line is enriched on your choice of precise and perfect words with poetic approach. Congrats to win. Blessings always.
Empress Avatar
July 2, 2024 at 1:12 PM
Dear dr sotto, you really are a wise man! That writes so much wisdom with excellent diction, using such creative poetic techniques, and i cant help but read this over and over again, admiring your wordplay and depth of what youv delivered here! So fitting also for the quote! Thank you for sharing! Congratulations on your win!
Rodrigues Avatar
July 2, 2024 at 10:43 AM
Congratulations, Lasaad! … Quiddity of nature… pulchritude words with plumose wings… umpteen, rejuvenating, and dewy signs of trust, optimism, and passion…and more!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 2, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What an amazing write for Silent One's Birthday.  Have a great day writing away...............
One Avatar
June 12, 2024 at 12:30 PM
This is a wonderful poem for the contest and I like your refrain.. I like how it weaves together themes of silence, expression, and the inner turmoil of unspoken words. Each stanza builds on the last, creating a layered and textured exploration of the human experience. The recurring refrain of "Silence" underscores the omnipresence of this theme, while the rich imagery and emotive language invite the reader to reflect on their own experiences with communication and silence.
Kendrick Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 10:45 AM
Interesting lines penned with some alliteration throughout. Way to go. Reads like a good contender for the contest. Sara K
Narain Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 9:59 AM
Nice poem. In poetic mood, we feel slave to silence.
Buhagiar Avatar
June 10, 2024 at 1:48 AM
I must admit, I'm a slave to silence and prefer to think only. Great poem and best of luck.
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June 9, 2024 at 6:08 PM
A magnificent write Sotto, sadly some become slaves to silence because they’re under the thumb and not taught to speak freely. They say children should be seen and not heard, that’s simply absurd… Beryl
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