Jeanne Mcgee Poet Cinquain

Silence Needs Quiet

…  ..   .    Silence

like a warm shawl
Surrounds you   …  peaceful sound

needs nothing from you      but quiet
..           listen      .   ..    …



6-24-2020
Traditional Cinquain with traditional number of syllables 

Reflection in Silence Poetry Contest

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Funom Makama June 29, 2020 at 2:06 PM A huge huge congratulations on your high placement. You deserve it.

Eve Roper June 28, 2020 at 2:20 PM lovely, Jeanne, sometimes that is all we desire, Silence. good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve

Caren Krutsinger June 27, 2020 at 5:05 AM This is so gorgeous! Congrats Jeanne

Aditi Mishra June 26, 2020 at 6:06 AM Your words wrap me like a warm blanket of silence. Such a soothing muse Jeanne. Congratulations on your win. Keep writing and inspiring. Blessings and lots of love :) Jeanne Mcgee June 26, 2020 at 12:21 PM Hi Aditi, the quiet around here lately is filled with bird sound...noisy all day, lol. Thank you.

Evelyn Judy Buehler June 25, 2020 at 11:03 PM An enjoyable and lovely poem and picture. Congratulations on a well deserved win. Best of wishes, Evelyn :) Jeanne Mcgee June 26, 2020 at 12:21 PM Thank you Evelyn...silence seemed like it needed brevity

Vijay Pandit June 25, 2020 at 2:50 PM Congrats Jeanne on your win--enjoyed the serenity of your write. Jeanne Mcgee June 26, 2020 at 12:23 PM Vijay, thank you for stopping by to comment...amazing what few words can come to you in silence thinking about silence.

James Inman June 25, 2020 at 1:00 PM Jeanne, this is lovely. I like it very much. Jeanne Mcgee June 26, 2020 at 12:22 PM thank you James...sometimes a short poem is all you need.

Silent One June 25, 2020 at 6:52 AM sounds so serene.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Jeanne Mcgee June 26, 2020 at 12:22 PM thank you for the placement....in silence I sat to find these words.

Brian Strand June 25, 2020 at 2:14 AM Silence does indeed Jeanne,have warmth..a time to reflect.Stsy creative

Tom Cunningham June 24, 2020 at 4:28 PM The beauty of silence Jeanne, nothing beats it. Good luck in the contest Tom