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Silent Contemplation

When a wise person speaks, just listen
don't waste candles while the sun is shining
inspiration we seek is already within

Pondering complete stillness
blackness in the ears
Aloneness no longer eased worries.

Embedded into our stud essence
reasons are being sought
away from the awful silence
weary, thoughtful
eyes gaze into the calm reflection
stillness soothes mental turmoil
soul shores are bathed in peace.

Alone in quiet awareness,
all blunders are forgiven.
In pursuit of greater consciousness
to unravel the untied truth.

When outward turmoil has subsided
echoes fade into quiet
resound with harmony
melodies create a peaceful symphony

Into the deep, deep woods
marks, notches, and scars
so many rings
and connected vines
a ripple of silence

still not a rustle of trees,
skewed the sound of the wind
where it used to be warm and satiated
now there is only stillness.

Hush is a faithful mate who never betrays,
in an inexplicable lightness
reaching the desired goal at last
touching souls requires stillness.

Written: February 15, 2023

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Valsa George February 17, 2023 at 8:06 AM "When a wise person speaks, just listen/ don't waste candles while the sun is shining/ inspiration we seek is already within" The very opening is a torch light to wisdom. In loneliness when we contemplate , new beams of light enter our mind. Lovely poem.

Victor Buhagiar February 16, 2023 at 1:57 AM Your poem is so intelligent. Best for a win.

Vijay Pandit February 15, 2023 at 2:26 PM Much inspiration you convey my friend--contemplating in silence. Silence is powerful for looking within, for guidance. Best to you, Lasaad.

Sara Kendrick February 15, 2023 at 1:46 PM Very well thought out work for Brian's contest. Reads like a good contender to me. Yes, the hush or quiet is faithful to be there if we cut out all the other noise. Thanks for sharing this one and for dropping by my page. Sara

Darlene De Beaulieu February 15, 2023 at 11:36 AM Hello soto, i was just reading this poem. I am speechless. I can only say /It ismy fav. Enjoy your daay my friend.

Stephan McBride February 15, 2023 at 11:23 AM Beautiful picture and great wisdom and knowledge in your poem, love it

Fin Chuuk February 15, 2023 at 11:19 AM WOW! What a fantastic poem. I totally enjoyed it! :)

Kim Rodrigues February 15, 2023 at 11:13 AM I like: don't waste candles while the sun is shining & verse 6 especially! Very nice, Lasaad!

Sally Eslinger February 15, 2023 at 10:34 AM How marvelously you have defined & described the measure of true stillness. My relationship with/in stillness was at one time more frequent, emphatic than lately with lots of physical pain keeping me from the “separation from conscious self that i found true stillness requires. So much to share, to consider here. Thank you for these wise lines! sally