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Silhouette of Shiva

Falcate glistening moon tonight,
upon the starry sky shines bright,
the satin smooth milky moonlight,
flowing through Himalayan heights,
silhouette of Shiva in sight,
a time to pray in god’s own light,
heart is calm within and quiet,
crescent moon’s divine bright midnight.





Placed first
OXYMORON Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Nette Onclaud
01/September/2025

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Sara Kendrick

November 12, 2025 at 11:55 AM

Congratulations on your winning work in Nette's contest. Way to go. I enjoyed reading this winner. Sara K

Valsa George

September 17, 2025 at 4:21 AM

What a serene night scene you have painted with stars shining and crescent moon glistening. Enjoyed this mono rhyming poem. Congratulations on your first place win.

Dr. Vandana Sharma

September 17, 2025 at 7:36 AM

Thank you

Anne-Lise Andresen

September 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM

- A peaceful and beautiful poem, Vandana :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs

Dr. Vandana Sharma

September 14, 2025 at 6:55 AM

:) Thank you so much. You are always the first one to congratulate!!! Very nice gesture.

David Crandall

September 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM

Nice rhymes, flow and imagery!

Dr. Vandana Sharma

September 14, 2025 at 6:55 AM

Andrea Dietrich

September 1, 2025 at 10:42 AM

This is so lovely. It should do well in the contest

Dr. Vandana Sharma

September 1, 2025 at 10:44 AM

Thank you

Sara Kendrick

September 1, 2025 at 4:14 AM

Creative work you have penned for the contest. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K

Dr. Vandana Sharma

September 1, 2025 at 4:30 AM

Oh! Thank you so much for you appreciation. Om namah shivaey.

Victor Buhagiar

September 1, 2025 at 12:54 AM

A short but brilliant poem on the moon. I cannot detect the oxymoron though. Perhaps it is the inclusion of Shiva, a religion I know nothing about. Still I loved your poem and hope for a high placing.

Dr. Vandana Sharma

September 1, 2025 at 4:25 AM

Shiva is the ultimate power. Sanatan (eternal) dharma(religion), known to the world as Hinduism, is the most ancient religion in the world, even before the Abrahamic religions came into existence. Shiva is the universe, he accepts all the things/ beings, not loved or shunned by the world. I don't know whether this poem fits the contest or not, but it is a dedication to my God and that is sufficient for me.

Silhouette of Shiva

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