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Solitude

Solitude, no thoughts-
the echo in a seashell,
an eloquence the
soul sometimes yearns for, the calm.
The ocean is a seashell.


02/08/2014
For "Mood Music" contest by Sheri Fresonke Harper

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Skat A

February 26, 2014 at 9:33 PM

Connie, , thank you for setting the music and the mood with your winning. Poem. Congratulations:) Take Care ~SKAT~

Connie Gildersleeve

February 27, 2014 at 12:58 PM

Thank you for stopping by and for your delightful comment - Connie

Reason A. Poteet

February 26, 2014 at 11:31 AM

Great thoughts, Connie. I am inclined to think that tinnitus has to do with solitude. Perhaps the lessening of active thought in the brain and the ensuing vacuum. I remember the words of one of my favorite aunts - "It was so quiet, I could hear the silence roar."

Connie Gildersleeve

February 26, 2014 at 3:45 PM

Thank you for stopping by and leaving your delightful comment. Much appreciated - Connie

Shadow Hamilton

February 24, 2014 at 4:34 PM

so much said in few words Connie great imagery and pen hugs

Connie Gildersleeve

February 25, 2014 at 4:10 PM

Shadow thank you for stopping and reading my poems. Your lovely comment is much appreciated. Warm Hugs and Smiles, Connie,

Dr.Ram Mehta

February 24, 2014 at 4:08 AM

Enjoyed your write on mood music and congrats on the win,connie

Connie Gildersleeve

February 25, 2014 at 4:12 PM

Thank you Dr. Ram for your kind comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Sheri Fresonke Harper

February 24, 2014 at 1:05 AM

Congratulations on your win Connie--this was a really tough batch to judge, all so well written. I appreciated yours for your wonderful imagery and mood. Thanks for entering my contest.

Connie Gildersleeve

February 25, 2014 at 4:13 PM

Sheri it was a pleasure to enter your contest and thank you for a win. Warm Smiles, Connie

Gary Watkins

February 21, 2014 at 12:09 PM

I love the way you bring the imagery full circle by linking the ocean to the seashell. It really crystallizes the theme.

Connie Gildersleeve

February 21, 2014 at 2:41 PM

Thank you Gary for stopping by and commenting on my Tanka. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Jessica K

February 21, 2014 at 10:06 AM

This piece is fantastic! I never would have thought to portray natures own tune so eloquently. Bravo!

Connie Gildersleeve

February 21, 2014 at 10:11 AM

Jessica thank you for stopping by and leaving a lovely comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Andrea Dietrich

February 20, 2014 at 11:14 PM

wow, which contest is this?? I guess when I saw that particular contest, I did not realize one could make such an amazing poem from it!!! I just love this one and the sound seashells make.,

Connie Gildersleeve

February 21, 2014 at 10:10 AM

Thank you Andrea for stopping by and leaving a delightful comment. Much appreciated. I hope all is well with you. Warm Smiles, Connie

Russell Sivey

February 8, 2014 at 10:12 PM

Sometimes I do yearn for the utter silence, the silence that can be achieved with peace and tranquility! I also loved the symbolism of the ocean is a seashell...very clever and awesomely done! I really enjoyed reading this illustrious poem this evening! What a brilliant piece, Great Work!!

Connie Gildersleeve

February 11, 2014 at 11:01 AM

Thank you Russell. You're very kind. Warm Smiles, Connie

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