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Craig Cornish's Silence Listens Contest...2 June 25

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Hiding In Silence


Following night's tenebrous sheen
on this aging lake-
humped seashells drifted on aimlessly;
I Iaid  forlorn by an old palm tree 
needing to connect with anyone, anyone
until turbulent waves slapped my face..

How bitter this stab of aloneness
....gripping the hidden lament without relief
and eve's naked rays were gone
upon my chilling pores...
and   no one cared about my misery.

Insolent ripples drowned my grate of angst
where bleary eyes grieved like a widow:
I moaned in hushes yet not even
a restless wind heard
my internal oration, my calls for reprieve ---

begging for a timber of sound
beneath a shawl of dimming stars ,
no one , not even the silence 

of a saintly  breeze     
cared to listen ...not now.

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Hamilton Avatar
June 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Wonderful writing Nette ...as always!
Beaufort Avatar
June 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Nette, you describe a tough place to be. Loneliness is a difficult thing to overcome if you haven't got friends to share some time with. Thank goodness we all have each other here! At least I hope so! I do take some pleasure in reading your work. You capture some intense feelings and I give you a lot of credit for it! Smiles!!
Parker Avatar
June 3, 2025 at 8:03 AM
You are never more alone than when the silence won't listen...Frederic
Vaso Avatar
June 2, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Simply beautiful
Hind Avatar
June 2, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Whoa, this is a stun- beautiful work, Nette! <3
Gasun Avatar
June 2, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Oh my, oh my! This is a breathtaking poem/masterpiece my dearest sis! I'm moved away as you incredibly uncover the hidden side of silence by your enchanting words. I'll tirelessly say, a true poet you are. I love this a lot and for me this can be potd/potw and a winner.I love this a lot from start to end. Tyvvm for sharing your superb talent and my mentor, though I prefer to draw poem now, lol. All the Best my dearest sis. God bless u always and your poetry. Hugs
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