Notes About The Poem

“Words can be twisted into any shape. Promises can be made to lull the heart and seduce the soul. In the final analysis, words mean nothing. They are labels we give things in an effort to wrap our puny little brains around their underlying natures, when ninety-nine percent of the time the totality of the reality is an entirely different beast. The wisest man is the silent one. Examine his actions. Judge him by them.”
Karen Marie Moning

In Pursuit of a Promise

A promise should never remain silent.

In pursuit of our principal pledge -
I ponder her secret garden,
within the province of our paradise.

For her love is 
an Utopian secret supernova,
shining celestially -
through a canopy of olive leaves.

Where I hope to stand motionless, 
lost in her redolent radiance

so my soul searches

for the path of plum slate and
golden stepping stones, leading to her 
idyllic untouched flower garden.

Admiring evocative vibrant petals, 
wishing to float like a million butterflies,
breathing blissful blessings -
upon balmy bewitching blossoms

I shall surround myself in her artistry,
enchanted with her ethereal tranquility.

Love remains secure within her elusive oyster.
My ink will emulate a million subtle reflections,
until reunited with my precious opulent pearl.

Simple Musing
Silent One
31 May 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Dubey Avatar
April 6, 2021 at 7:44 PM
The way you described it was too good. Keep it up.
Crabtree Avatar
November 26, 2020 at 3:19 PM
Very romantic, Silent One :)
One Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 7:24 AM
Thank you
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 29, 2020 at 3:05 PM
Hello Silent One, oh-my- gosh- this poem is special. I like it and it will become my fav Silent One. Enjoy your day my friend.
Woodrow Avatar
June 20, 2020 at 12:50 AM
Hi SO...been a while since I enjoyed your romantic writes...esp. love the garden theme of this one :)
Duet Avatar
June 19, 2020 at 7:19 PM
This pearlescent poem is a gem of love and perfection. A beauty from your golden pen as usual, ZZ.
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 14, 2020 at 3:36 PM
I was unable to be online for a few days because my modem stopped working. We had no T.V. or internet. So I am giving you belated congratulations on your POTD honor. “Admiring evocative vibrant petals, wishing to float like a million butterflies, breathing blissful blessings - upon balmy bewitching blossoms“ absolutely gorgeous lines Silent. Blessings xxoo
Hamilton Avatar
June 12, 2020 at 7:03 PM
What a lovely poem SO, a masterful write worthy of your POTD, I'm obviously really late but I rarely read POTD!
Daniel Avatar
June 8, 2020 at 12:09 AM
Beautiful and touching, SO, congratulations on your POTD:)
Mishra Avatar
June 6, 2020 at 1:58 PM
"I shall surround myself in her artistry"....your words enchant me like a paradise hidden beneath the world. You weave your words musically! :) Congratulations on the well-deserved acclaims of POTD and POTW for this one.
One Avatar
June 7, 2020 at 7:55 AM
Thank you..
Lamoureux Avatar
June 6, 2020 at 8:59 AM
Cool that you got POTW on the last and POTD on this one. I commend Poetry Soup on their excellent taste.
One Avatar
June 6, 2020 at 10:21 AM
That is very kind of you to say...Thank you
Carter  Avatar
June 6, 2020 at 6:56 AM
Very romantic and the alliteration I love it
One Avatar
June 6, 2020 at 7:44 AM
Thank you..
Manassian Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 5:38 AM
Very romantic...full of longing. I liked the imagery...also your use of alliteration in those two lines. Great write.
One Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 9:59 AM
Thank you..
Proxenos Avatar
June 4, 2020 at 3:30 PM
Hello S.O I apologise for seeing this poetic gem only today - a brilliant poem and I see the honor was given twice over one as POTD and also POTW - you deserve all the accelaides for your poems are nothing short of brilliant. Blessings, Jennifer.
One Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 9:59 AM
Thank you Jennifer, they are two different poems for POTD and POTW.. It is a trilogy, with one final part remaining to write.. Decided whether to have a happy or tragic ending!
Brul Avatar
June 4, 2020 at 12:54 AM
"A promise should never remain silent." Very true! because a promise is not meant to be broken. Splendid piece .
One Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 10:02 AM
Yes you are right.. Thank you JCB...
Mcintosh Avatar
June 3, 2020 at 9:41 PM
WOW... Super WOW... This is glorious and breathtaking. A true pearl in itself. I love it. It's a fave for sure - Happy Writing, dear friend. Bless you and love to you too... Gina
One Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 10:03 AM
Thank you Gina... Glad you liked it
Rose  Avatar
June 2, 2020 at 4:57 PM
Ah, no pearl loses its lustre underneath your skillful poetic writes, well done dear friend xo
One Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 10:07 AM
Thank you for your kind words..
Lindley Avatar
June 2, 2020 at 3:29 PM
Love this exceptional piece , and especially so the very fine closing stanza. "" Love remains secure within her elusive oyster. My ink will emulate a million subtle reflections, until reunited with my precious opulent pearl.""" Golden!! A fav-- and a glowing gem too..
One Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 10:07 AM
Thank you Robert, nice to see you well.
Hawkens Avatar
June 2, 2020 at 4:11 AM
Thought-provoking and powerful message. Beautifully written... Congratulations on your POTD
One Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 10:08 AM
Thank you..
Watt Avatar
June 2, 2020 at 1:49 AM
So, a beautiful sequel to your poem "The Promise". I loved the line "For her love is an Utopian secret supernova". Perfectly poetic, mystical, and romantic. Congrats on your POTD, well-deserved ~ John
One Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 10:08 AM
Thank you.. Will write the third and final part tomorrow...
Ball Avatar
June 2, 2020 at 12:45 AM
WoW! A fine write my friend. Excellent description. Very romantic. God Bless, JB
One Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 10:08 AM
Thank you Judy..
Messina Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 9:31 PM
Outstanding! Congratulations on POTD.. S.O.
One Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 10:08 AM
Thank you..
Kauffman Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 9:13 PM
SO, this is very special - beautiful language and images - "I shall surround myself in her artistry." That is just lovely! Congratulations on your well deserved POTD.
One Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 10:20 AM
Thank you Sam..
Dietrich Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 7:26 PM
another POTD. Wow, third one I have read today (but from other days of course!!) Congrats.
One Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 10:20 AM
Thank you Andrea..
Dietrich Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 7:25 PM
So cool how you likened her to an oyster and then a pearl.Beautiful words and images,Silent One.
One Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 10:21 AM
Thank you..
Nicole Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 7:14 PM
There is something about the way words can create a breathtaking mood. A sensual mood you have created here. I am blushing. :) Congratulations Silent One, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy
One Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 10:21 AM
Thank you Brandy...
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