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I am Silver

I am the hush before a winter dawn,
moonlight cloaked across a sleeping field.
I catch the sun in quiet particles,
mirrors of truths you never thought to hold.

I am the glint in a falcon’s eye,
the frost that seals an unspoken vow--
quiet , steadfast,
yet quick to strike into light.

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/16/2025 9:42:00 PM

Sch an intriguing angle on 'silver.' Exquisite penning, Rowena. ~ Light and luster, Gershon

Bill Baker

Date: 8/15/2025 10:27:00 PM

Nice imagery, Silver. I like the way you described silver in a positive light, Rowena. Good luck if you enter the contest, my friend. Bill

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/16/2025 10:00:00 AM

Thank you so much. I wanted Silver to shine in a gentle, positive way. I truly appreciate your encouragement, my friend. Smiles and blessings always!

Deb M

Date: 8/15/2025 8:33:00 PM

Just lovely Rowena....it has such a tranquil, calm feel to it! Debx

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/16/2025 9:58:00 AM

Thank you kindly, Deb!

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh

Date: 8/15/2025 7:50:00 PM

The strength held calmly,without loudness and show Like the poem.

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/16/2025 9:58:00 AM

Thank you so much!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/15/2025 6:08:00 PM

Ooh beautiful! I sense your boldness, also your quiet strength! I like this a lot!

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/16/2025 9:57:00 AM

Thank you.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/15/2025 5:22:00 PM

a beautiful color captured in such a captivating manner. I especially liked: I catch the sun in quiet particles, mirrors of truths you never thought to hold. I do love your poetry...seem to say that a lot...hugs, Sara

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/16/2025 9:57:00 AM

Thank you so much, Sara! Your words warm my heart. Hugs back to you!

I Am Anaya

Date: 8/15/2025 10:37:00 AM

Pleasantly poetic, and lyrical lilt. Quick silver, great last line! Lovely, Rowena!

Rowena Velasco
Date: 8/16/2025 9:56:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind words!