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Know Yourself

I wonder from all the seasons,
which one is me?

How do nature's elements
define my identity?

When clouds reflect judgement,
it does not matter what they think,
I do not reflect what they see.

I've seen petals blossom through concrete,
felt the turbulent tears of Everest's crumbling peaks

and I know 

I'm no master of destiny, but I believe in fate.

As butterflies depart in the season of diversity,
I see green crumble from crimson to brown -
still they dance in the wind.

As the earth beneath me hardens

within the 
secret garden of my mind,
weeds die, like frozen spirits.
I allow erratic winds to whistle,
as my soul sleeps silently,
unaware of the snowstorm

cold does not define me.

April showers soften sleeping meadows,
the fireball in the sky, hints upon his return.
I ponder how nature's palette will paint
her poetry upon this season's empty canvas

we all fall, but we keep the faith for re-growth.

The soul rejoices upon sight of the Gemini moon,
blooming through the constellation of twins,
adrift in tranquil warm air, under serene blue skies.

Surrounded by an abundance of kaleidoscopic petals,
their delicate fragrance, becomes my poetry,
an expression of character and personality

I ponder, maybe this is me.

Silent One
Simple musing
27 May 2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Marine Avatar
November 11, 2019 at 3:22 PM
"we all fall, but we keep the faith for regrowth..." Says it all...Self doubts, self discovery - a continual journey in and out of the mystery that each person is - I love your thoughts expressed here, Silent One! Lovely and profound poetry. Warm regards, Aqua M.
Bangalee Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 5:27 AM
I ponder, maybe this is me// power of writings the self
Lamoureux Avatar
August 29, 2019 at 8:19 AM
I enjoyed your contemplations.
Makama Avatar
July 30, 2019 at 1:15 PM
Your consistency makes your already wonderful craft majestic. Yet another lovely piece. This is really great..
Pederson Avatar
July 14, 2019 at 4:50 AM
you unravel my mind with images that I have yet to see, bringing a new dimension of thought.
Maverick Avatar
June 30, 2019 at 10:36 AM
Quite a piece full of reflective thought and emotion from you Si, good to read this today'
Ifeanyichukwu Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 2:56 PM
Well done Jan, for Anne-Lise is beautiful, inside and out. I would rather be an old woman than an old crow.
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 1:18 PM
Hello Silent One, this is a poem with a beautiful deep meaning of life. Have a nice day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 4:47 PM
I do think this is you. have a nice evening my friend.
White Avatar
June 4, 2019 at 6:37 PM
I came home today to a dragonfly on my door handle. A symbol of change and life and beauty. Your words are so artful and poetic and paint such a kaleidoscope of serendipity a walk through hardness and softness interwoven. Well done SO
Williams Avatar
June 4, 2019 at 8:18 AM
As usual you know what makes a great write. Congrats on your POTW.
Nicole Avatar
June 2, 2019 at 7:08 PM
Congratulations Silent One, on Poem of the Week. Thank you for being You. ~ Brandy
Williams Avatar
June 2, 2019 at 7:05 PM
Wonderful choice for POTW Si, Congratulations....Maria Hugs
Dietrich Avatar
June 2, 2019 at 1:51 PM
Silent one, this is an exceptional poem from you. A well deserved honor of potw!
Wanter Avatar
June 2, 2019 at 10:27 AM
Yes, I think you are at one with all seasons. Beautiful, thoughtful poetry. A fave for me.
Pandit Avatar
June 2, 2019 at 9:50 AM
A great choice for POTW..congrats SO..keep writing the gems.
Cunningham Avatar
June 2, 2019 at 7:01 AM
Congrats S O. On POTW, this gem nearly escaped me. Tom.
Gentile Avatar
June 2, 2019 at 6:34 AM
So beautiful to ponder Silent One! I share Summer as the truer essence of my soul but perhaps a bit of everything seeps in!! Wonderful write and Congratulations !!
Kitchin Avatar
June 2, 2019 at 6:13 AM
Congratulations on POTW, enjoyed!
Kiser Avatar
May 30, 2019 at 3:39 PM
Some excellent advice here; well done.
Rose  Avatar
May 28, 2019 at 10:58 PM
I believe you are a man for all season, I love every aspect of you and your poetry, Thank you , be blessed, just got back from a 4 day get away to Mtl. nice to be home, have a great day my friend
Mchattie Avatar
May 28, 2019 at 10:29 PM
Fantastic poem. So creative. So original. Great from start to finish. Have a good day my friend.
Messina Avatar
May 28, 2019 at 9:37 PM
This is sooo good, SO. Outstanding...poetry at it's best. Each line as good as the last. Very well done my friend. ~CM
Proxenos Avatar
May 28, 2019 at 12:19 PM
Within the secret garden of our minds, our poem flourish and evolve - Zodiac signs are not always indicative of who we are - how can a world of people be grouped into 12 parts, sections, characters or whatever - they can however indicate certain of our traits, which we choose to accept - do we ever really know ourselves completely? I'd like to think we do! Awesome poem and deep thoughts penned SO. Hugs, Jennifer.
Duet Avatar
May 27, 2019 at 4:05 PM
Yes, you are Spring, Z, because you have lived through the Fall and the cold dark season of Winter but now you've been reborn once again with the exhilarating colors and poetry of Spring in your warm heart and soul. It's called: living and learning through each season of life. Beautiful poem...as usual. FAVED. :D
Canerdy Avatar
May 27, 2019 at 3:49 PM
This is very well-written and thought-provoking, S.O. Self-knowledge is not the simple task some seem to believe it is. Janice
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