Silent One Poet Couplet

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Some flowers from my garden

Silent Sanctuary

This global pandemic causes confusion from social isolation.
In a virtual world without human touch - there will be irritation.

When burdens of life, echo like chunks of tumbling rubble
mind is misplaced in intense injustice - inflicting trouble.

With no desire for fake and scentless artificial flowers,
the soul is soothed by buds which flourish in April showers.

To sit in smooth stillness of silence, admiring nature's grace,
a paradise of petals, guide emotions to that peaceful place. 

Windmill palm spreads its charm among yellow, white, lilac roses,
darling dahlia in hues of pink and white gaze at fuchsia poses.

Lovable lobelia and bewitching begonia hang from baskets,
above a colony of bees living under a pen for rabbits.

Bees buzz among an abundance of blossoming nectar,
their aim to *bee their queen's favourite honey collector.

A poet's eyes will always admire vibrant butterfly wings,
a poet's ears will always listen to melodies a bird sings.

A flower garden is a silent sanctuary - inspiring one's muse,
like rain after a hot day, refreshing buds in twilight dews.

If fate and destiny depended upon the sowing of seeds,
how would you cultivate ideas to prevent the growth of weeds?

The Silent One
15 August 2020

*deliberately spelt as bee (not a spelling mistake)

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Panagiota Romios August 27, 2020 at 3:03 PM Outstanding verse..., stunning flowers! My garden is my Poetry. It is my Soul Sanctuary. Panagiota xx

Joanna Daniel August 25, 2020 at 6:18 AM Your flower garden must be big and inspiring, SO, a lovely poem:)

James Fraser August 22, 2020 at 8:00 AM Having seen your Garden and Rabbit's, it's brought even more to life with your lovely words. Simply a delight to read, and hopefully in Solano, PH, we'll have a colourful garden, James . . . . .

Anne-Lise Andresen August 21, 2020 at 4:41 AM - Your garden and flowers make peace in the soul ... a beautiful poem, S.O. :) - Enjoy the weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jennifer Proxenos August 20, 2020 at 9:58 AM I love gardens and in our house we sold which I still miss, I had a beautiful garden with small cozy spots that I could sit on a seat and blend in with nature, or just to smell the aroma of the Jasmine as late evening set in. I have still to do the same where we are, not quite a year still but cannot pass our old house without a tear. I love your poem and understand how it is your private, silent sanctuary. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer. Blessings and hus, Jennifer.

Malabika Ray Choudhury August 19, 2020 at 3:49 PM "A flower garden is a silent sanctuary - inspiring one's muse, like rain after a hot day, refreshing buds in twilight dews." How lyrical, and soothing! Love this poem! Have to admit - my garden is my sanctuary too! Best wishes, Mala

Vladislav Raven August 19, 2020 at 12:57 PM Hi Silent, your poetry flowers and blooms just as your garden. It is always wonderful to have a place where you can go to and relax during these times. Your garden seems to be a wonder of peace, tranquility sings through your words. You have certainly brought peace to this heart through your words. Stick the Kettle on and we can have a cuppa. Have a wonderful evening. Your friend always....Mike. Has to be a fav.

Harry Horsman August 19, 2020 at 1:58 AM Heaven on earth, it is so good, this poetry..

Regina Mcintosh August 18, 2020 at 5:03 PM This is a lovely work, Silent One. As always, I admire your words so much and want you to know you are a true inspiration and friend to me. I so appreciate your kind comments and visits. And, as I hope I made clear in my past comments, your work is such a exciting, brilliant presence here at Poetry Soup. I simply adore you!!! With love, prayers and blessings from above - Your poetry friend, Gina

Evelyn Judy Buehler August 16, 2020 at 9:31 AM Your sanctuary is enchanted. I loved the beauty and the sense of tranquil bliss that flows from these lines. The pictures are exotically beautiful, too. :) Evelyn Judy Buehler August 17, 2020 at 2:14 PM Much more than okay. They are just wonderful! :) Silent One August 17, 2020 at 8:32 AM Thank you, I hope the couplet were ok.

Richard Lamoureux August 16, 2020 at 7:09 AM Being in nature made me feel less alone during these strange times. Enjoyed your poem. Silent One August 16, 2020 at 7:14 AM Thank you..

Freddie Robinson Jr. August 16, 2020 at 12:51 AM Whoa! Beautiful poetic imagery, and indelible muse pondering, SO. The question posed in the final verse is very thought-provoking, and requires deep contemplation. That's what a griot poet is supposed to do. Supremely superb poetry, friend-o. Many blessings of joy and peace to you. Silent One August 16, 2020 at 7:06 AM Thank you Freddie, it was an example for my current contest. We all need a place where we can find peace and mellow out and my garden is mine...

Brandy Nicole August 15, 2020 at 9:33 PM In moments such as these, when distance is a must. Being surrounded by nature's beauty is a wonderful feeling. I am walking through a bouquet of flowers, while reading your words. Thank you for that. :) Brandy Silent One August 16, 2020 at 7:08 AM Yes, perfect in these times, I have only been gardening for two years and it has helped me so much physically and mentally.. Thank you

Michael Tor August 15, 2020 at 7:13 PM A wonderful escape Silent One we all need to get away somehow from the depressing nature of things. The garden is a nice place to do that. Stay safe my friend... Silent One August 16, 2020 at 7:13 AM Indeed it is, thank you my friend..

Mystic Rose Rose August 15, 2020 at 6:13 PM A flower garden is a silent sanctuary I truly believe your garden will always be a sanctuary of Grace. I love it. Thankyou dear friend, for always sharing your beauty. Silent One August 16, 2020 at 7:13 AM Thank you.. It really is my sanctuary...

Andrea Dietrich August 15, 2020 at 6:06 PM Love your example, Silent One. It's interesting to see you give a form such as couplets. I will BEE sure to do it!! Silent One August 16, 2020 at 7:14 AM Thank you.. good luck.

Rico Leffanta August 15, 2020 at 1:30 PM It is fascinating how one man is born to create and enjoy beauty whilst another is born to destroy it. Weeding is never done! Aloha! Rico Silent One August 15, 2020 at 1:33 PM You are so right and I think I know who you are referring to.. Thank you Rico

Carolyn Devonshire August 15, 2020 at 12:00 PM Because of the pandemic, I have spent more time gardening this year. I love the way you describe the "paradise of petals" and the photos show how well your green thumb is working, SO. And you're right about the butterfly wings -- always an inspiration. This is a fave for me. I would love to hear the poem written by Constance that you posted on the internet. Can you send me a link to it? She says you have a beautiful voice! Hugs, Carolyn Silent One August 19, 2020 at 1:00 PM Oh how evil of your stepmother... So sorry to hear that Carolyn Devonshire August 16, 2020 at 12:05 PM Thanks again for sending the two links to me. I really enjoyed listening to both poems! After my mother died, my stepmother tore out most of Mom's plants. The Four O'clocks still survive. Gardens can give us much pleasure and satisfaction. Silent One August 15, 2020 at 1:30 PM I think a lot of people have spent more time in the garden...Strangely I have done the opposite, but I think that is because it is well established. I've only been gardening for two years.. Thank you

Arturo Michael August 15, 2020 at 11:18 AM You are a flower...your poem has the fragrance of it...Well done Silent One August 15, 2020 at 1:27 PM Thank you... We should all be fragrant flowers

Janice Canerdy August 15, 2020 at 9:42 AM A vividly descriptive, creatively composed piece about nature--which doesn't bow to the pandemic. I LOVE the last couplet! Janice Silent One August 15, 2020 at 1:26 PM Thank you... I hope the last two lines make people think.

Kim Rodrigues August 15, 2020 at 8:32 AM A lovely confection - uplifting to the soul! Silent One August 15, 2020 at 8:40 AM Thank you Kim..

Sigrid Ermine August 15, 2020 at 7:23 AM Packed full of beauty, meaningful questions, relevant beginning position. Poem shows comfort gained. Marvellous garden, your delightful space. Roses are picture perfect. Fuscias look like lanterns. Echinacea brings in drone drinkers, cute! Silent One August 15, 2020 at 7:57 AM Thank you so much.. I do enjoy sitting in my garden, when i get a chance and so many poetic thoughts come to mind..

Heidi Sands August 15, 2020 at 7:12 AM This poem sure is a sanctuary to read about. Those flowers are gorgeous. I can see so much peace to be found there. A Fav. Well written SO :) Silent One August 15, 2020 at 7:52 AM Thank you Heidi, so glad you liked it..

JC Brul August 15, 2020 at 6:43 AM What more could give as pure joy than having a silent sanctuary during this pandemic chaos? This poem gives a breath of fresh air. Excellently penned. Silent One August 15, 2020 at 7:51 AM I agree and I know that is a term you discussed with me... Thank you for that..

Susan Woodrow August 15, 2020 at 5:45 AM darling dahlia, lovely lobelia and bewitching begonia..gorgeous write; yea, one needs a garden sanctuary or some nature exposure to remain sane. odd but I woke to a nightmare and was pondering the same question you pose at the end of your poem..if you consciously try to avoid certain thoughts, why does the unconscious wake you with scenarios that bring these unwanted thoughts right back?! ugh! :) Silent One August 15, 2020 at 7:50 AM Thank you, so many lovely flowers...The thing is your mind knows you are trying to avoid them and we cant control our dreams, but we can control how we react to them..

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