Victor Buhagiar Poet Free verse

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Silence of the Soul

Words,
too many words,
superfluous and useless.
They bind you in a swirling vortex,
drown you in inconsequential thoughtlessness.
 
Oh for a few moments of supreme silence,
in some secluded space, 
where you might not even hear 
the wayward wind comes and goes.
A quiet nook, devoid of insane noise,
You then can walk with God.
 
For even when He became man,
He looked for silent places,
high up on the lofty mountain tops.
 
So my sinful superficial soul aspires
for that empty sound of the suburb soul,
a liveable lullaby of paradoxical peace,
where the warring world is shut out
There I will find a small cosy corner
where I can meet and talk to God,
my rendezvous with my beloved Lord.

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Regina Elliott April 27, 2024 at 7:38 AM Stunningly beauteous Christian poem, Victor. Words wondrously weaved of prayer. The Lord's loving blessings to you and your family.

Beryl Edmonds April 24, 2024 at 5:18 PM Dear Victor, There's a time to be silent, a time to speak out. Where there's injustice time's right for Faith to shout… Beryl

Silent One April 24, 2024 at 10:49 AM Great use of alliterations in your spiritual poem..

Kim Rodrigues April 20, 2024 at 5:05 AM Such a lovely write! Surely sweetness to the Lord’s ears. Great alliteration, dear poet and friend. Hope your day is pure joy! ~ Kim

Ink Empress April 20, 2024 at 4:39 AM Brilliant alliterations throughout this and i love the opening lines so much! “ Words, too many words, superfluous and useless. They bind you in a swirling vortex, drown you in inconsequential thoughtlessness.“‘so true and captivating! Your faith and light within your heart emanates through your well crafted lines. Pleasure reading this. As always

Eve Roper April 18, 2024 at 10:12 PM A rendezvous to sit on the side of the Lord for those special moments of silence and meditation. I, in those silent moments i pray. Those moments very meaningful. Love the verse well written.

Maria Fernandez-Garcia April 18, 2024 at 3:26 PM Such a lovely poem. I really enjoyed reading it. So nice to pray to God. It' s always a corner to talk with him, but Victor, God is in you. Whatever you do everyday. Blessings

Christina Bowring April 18, 2024 at 3:10 PM This is such a beautiful, inspiring and tranquil poem to read dear Victor. I love the title and the picture too that pairs perfectly. There are sometimes too many words/ thoughts that swirl around and takes you away from being in that peaceful moment - that moment of open thought, communication with the soul’s connection to God. I love this poem dear Victor and the reminder of tranquility and all it offers with silence and being one with God. Thank you for sharing. X

Tonye George April 18, 2024 at 7:47 AM I love quiet, I love silence. That's when we get the most and important imagination and inspiration and yeah! When we should listen to what God has to say. Great write. Loved the last line.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 18, 2024 at 2:18 AM - I live in a place where nature is "a liveable lullaby of paradoxical peace" ... with wildlife, mountains and sea ... no noise ... a lovely poem, Victor :) - hugs

Evelyn Judy Buehler April 17, 2024 at 9:46 PM Victor, your marvelous poem does a fine job emphasizing the need for ' silence of the soul.' Spiritual growth is a most welcome result. Well composed! :)

Hilda Greenhough April 17, 2024 at 1:26 PM This is an absolutely beautiful grandiose poem. The absence of stimuli, rather than an involved therapy, was sane advice. I will fave this poem. It is a good reminder.

Sotto Poet April 17, 2024 at 10:59 AM Your need for peace in the face of chaos is so well expressed, Victor. A desire for calm in the midst of disarray, together with the courage to contemplate and forge a bond with what is spiritual.

William Kelii Kekaula April 17, 2024 at 10:41 AM An illumination of enlightenment, Victor, that I have privileged my eyes on this fine morning of spatial measure in Hawaii as you've described yours to be, and mahalo for your visit, my friend. Aloha, William

Joseph May April 17, 2024 at 9:56 AM In those silent moments answers may be revealed, Very nicely penned Victor

Sam Kauffman April 17, 2024 at 9:55 AM Victor, so many wonderful images in phrases like "livable lullaby," and "supreme silence." The image of "empty sound" so perfectly sums up the chaos of the world and its effects on us - effects that drive us to find quiet nooks to talk with God and let God touch us. I love the contrasts between useless noise and renewing silence. Thank you for this beautiful poem. Blessings to you! "Be still and know that I am God."

Andrea Dietrich April 17, 2024 at 9:21 AM wow, that is so interesting to sit and reflect in utter silence. I guess since I rarely do this, I don't commune with God as much as I should. I actually pray while I am driving to work! I try to make all my minutes count. Great work.

Sara Kendrick April 17, 2024 at 9:07 AM Yes, "sit down by my Jesus, Lord, I'm gonna sit and rest a little while". I know that sounds or noises seem to be constantly around us eliminating our source of peace and quiet. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K

Daniel Henry Rodgers April 17, 2024 at 7:58 AM Dear Victor, You beautifully express the longing for tranquility amidst the chaos of words and noise. I love the desire for silence to commune with the divine is palpable, echoing the search for peace in a tumultuous world. Your poetic words evoke a yearning for a sacred space where the soul can rest and connect with God. Victor, it's a heartfelt reflection on the power of silence to nurture spiritual growth and intimacy with the divine. Blessings, Daniel.

Karen Jones April 17, 2024 at 6:19 AM A wonderful poem about finding peace talking to God! A nook is romantic and maybe more fancy than a closet. But this poem brings to mind an old time spiritual about an old woman who was troubled and went into her room, a closet to pray! Great job!

Vijay Pandit April 17, 2024 at 6:04 AM Longing for the silence: a livable lullaby of paradoxical peace, where the warring world is shut out--we all yearn to get there. Well said, Victor.

Yann Rolland April 17, 2024 at 5:17 AM great expectations, poet, i am following your steps on this road, your poem touched me sincerily yann

Joseph P. DiMino April 17, 2024 at 5:01 AM Absolutely beautiful, Victor. In the silence all is still...now I know the meaning of a word-drop~ and the ripple voice of eternal sea. Search on the net for a meditation called "The Silence", by Hanna Jacob Doumette. You may find it a worthwhile read. Who knows? Great poem!

Mystic Rose Rose April 17, 2024 at 4:37 AM my rendezvous with my beloved Lord. Now it doesn't get better than that Victor, I love this poem

Maria Williams April 17, 2024 at 3:51 AM Oh, to find that quiet spot to shut out all the earthly chaos would be sublime. Im sure it exists as you say ...A quiet nook, devoid of insane noise, You then can walk with God. Wonderful and thoughtful dear Victor...Hugs

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