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Silence

It was neither empty nor hollow
Why was it named thus I never knew

Enchanting midnights 
Hopeful dreams
Unspoken solace
Hushed screams
Haunting fears 
Lost places
Unremoved scars
Undefeated battles
Nostalgic innocence
Regained spirit
Undying faith
Lonely victories
Joyous defeats
Whispered lullabies
Cocooned love

Saw everything
Remained with everyone
Who named it silence?

May 13, 2020
BRIAN'S CHOICE B,any form,any theme Contest
~Winner: First Place

Your best free verse 2020 Contest
Sponsor: John Hamilton
~Winner: Third Place

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Susan Ashley Date: 5/29/2020 2:23:00 PM There is darkness and beauty in the many shades of silence you've so thoughtfully and emotionally expressed, Aditi. A potent yet delicate piece of pensive depth. Congratulations on your excellent win in John's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 5/29/2020 2:39:00 PM I am glad you loved my words. Thank you for your kind appreciation and wishes. God bless you Susan :)

John Watt Date: 5/26/2020 6:45:00 PM Aditi, I would love to hear your thoughts about a poem of mine on this subject: https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/truth_in_silence_1240120. Thank you for your kind visits and words ~ John Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 5/27/2020 1:14:00 AM Thank you for sharing this one with me. I am glad I get to read your words John :)

John Watt Date: 5/25/2020 9:14:00 PM Congratulations for this win, Aditi. So nice to see you gain more readers and more acknowledgement for your excellent poetry! Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 5/26/2020 9:24:00 AM Thank you once again for your kind words of support and appreciation John! Your words always encourage me :)

Debjani Mitra Date: 5/25/2020 8:12:00 PM So little said, yet strong ..yes Aditi, silence indeed is a powerful tool.. congratulations on your creative pieces winning appreciation Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 5/26/2020 9:23:00 AM I am glad you loved it Debjani. Thank you for your kind words of appreciation :)

John Hamilton Date: 5/25/2020 7:31:00 PM Congrats Aditi on an excellent entry, congrats on a fine win! Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 5/26/2020 9:23:00 AM Thank you for the appreciation and for placing me in your contest John :)

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 5/15/2020 10:43:00 AM Congratulations! Unique and thoughtful poem! Best wishes. Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 5/15/2020 11:23:00 AM Thank you for appreciating Malabika :)

Anisha Dutta Date: 5/14/2020 12:18:00 PM BIG CONGRATS for continuous TOP ranking. Blessing Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 5/14/2020 12:22:00 PM Thank you for your blessings :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 5/14/2020 6:44:00 AM Thrilled again to see you in the first place in Brian's contest. Congrats, Aditi. Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 5/14/2020 7:42:00 AM Blessed by your kind appreciation Vijay :)

Winged Warrior Date: 5/14/2020 2:30:00 AM Excellent poetry my friend...Congrats!! on POTD!! and on the win, Aditi...welcome to the soup my friend...best wishes from the Wingster :o) Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 5/14/2020 2:37:00 AM Thank you dear friend for your wishes and encouragement :)

Gideon Idudje Date: 5/14/2020 1:45:00 AM Congratulations On your First place Win Bravo! Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 5/14/2020 2:05:00 AM Thanks so much for your blessing :)

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/14/2020 1:34:00 AM A very lovely and unique poem deserving of your First Place Aditi. Congratulations! xxoo Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 5/14/2020 1:36:00 AM Thank you Connie for your appreciation. :)

John Watt Date: 5/13/2020 9:00:00 PM "Listen to silence. It has so much to say" - Rumi. You have gone very deep with this one, Aditi. So many poignant and thoughtful examples of silence, both pleasant and terrifying. Excellent writing, my friend. I look forward to reading more ~ John Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 5/13/2020 10:24:00 PM I am so blessed for this deep understanding of yours for this one. Thank you so much for your appreciation and wishes John. :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 5/13/2020 4:14:00 PM This is very clever and original. You have the gift to make your point succinctly. Kudos, Aditi. Login to Reply Aditi Mishra Date: 5/13/2020 10:21:00 PM You are always gracious with your reviews Vijay. Gratitude and blessings. Thank you :)