Silence Blesses Us - a Pantoum

silence blesses us 

life is not a quiet experience
ever the friendship of heartbeat
the rush of blood in our veins
and the din of the blustering world

heartbeat ever our friend
it measures out our days
the din of the blustering world
counterpoint, inner and outer

heartbeat measures our days
we must turn inside for silence
counterpoint of outer and inner
it is under, beneath, and prior

turn inside for true silence
trust the big field and rest there
it is under, beneath, and prior
never touched nor seen nor heard

trust the big field and rest there
solace for our broken, sick world
you can’t touch it but you can be it
rest in the silence that blesses

life is not a quiet experience
the rush of blood in our veins

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023



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Date: 4/29/2024 9:37:00 AM
amusing how the lines go back and forth like waves tossed to and fro
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Date: 4/26/2024 10:26:00 AM
Hello Amrita Blaine, so nice to meet you. I like the 3rd verse and the last verse of your poem. enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
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