Less said

Unseen, unheard
in stillness, silence,
stuck inside my bony skull.
You spoke one word,
just, 'Mama'.
You understood.

for 'Less Said' Poetry Contest, sponsored by Hilo Poet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Goldsmith Avatar
October 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Your "Less said" is a powerful write. Few words with much said. Have a blessed day/weekend writing away.........................
Swan Avatar
October 12, 2025 at 4:20 AM
May we all have someone who understands us like this :)
Dutta Avatar
October 11, 2025 at 10:26 AM
GREAT. I’m charmed. Love.
Crandall Avatar
October 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Powerful and moving!
Swan Avatar
October 3, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Thank you David. Appreciate your comment. J :)
Gasun Avatar
October 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Wow! This is amazing. I'm so happy to read this sweet write and I congratulate you belatedly on your win dear poet friend. Cheers and hugs!
Swan Avatar
October 2, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Thank you Len. So glad you enjoyed the read. J :)
Derden Avatar
October 1, 2025 at 7:03 AM
This piece is piercing in its simplicity. The progression from isolation—“Unseen, unheard / in stillness, silence”—to connection through a single word, “Mama”, is deeply moving. It captures the essence of being known without explanation, of love that transcends language.
Swan Avatar
October 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
It is a blessing to have daughters like this. J :)
Dietrich Avatar
September 30, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Wow. One of the best I have seen. Did it get a win?
Swan Avatar
October 1, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Thank you so much Andrea for your encouraging comment. An honourable mention (9) was sweet. I liked the topic. J :)
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
September 29, 2025 at 12:54 PM
An enlightened cathedral as its hymn fills the pews. Mahalo, my friend.
Swan Avatar
September 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
And thank you for a thoughtful topic and short form frame. It inspired many good thoughts in many poems. J :)
Dietrich Avatar
September 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Well done. Congratulations.
Swan Avatar
September 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Thanks Andrea :)
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
outstanding contest entry! well penned...best wishes with the contest, Jeanette.
Swan Avatar
September 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Thank you Sara :)
M  Avatar
September 28, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Small write but mighty and powerful in meaning Jeanette! So well written! Debx
Swan Avatar
September 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Thanks Deb, Love only needs one word at those times. J :)
Daniels Avatar
September 28, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Yes, they know us, don’t they ! Lovely ending, Jeanette. X.
Swan Avatar
September 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Yes, there is a resonance:)
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