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Solitude and Silence Potd

I sit under  a large Nuttall oak
its leaves protect me from the sun.
Around me, lizards abound 
as they scuttle in and around
the soap stones and other rocks.
Silence abounds except for the melodious
Singing of light brown Veery birds,
With their mysterious sweet voice,
While cicadas strum their mystic song.

Time for my solitude,
Away from disagreeable persons.
Not everyone loves to be alone.
In truth neither do I,
but occasionally it is a must.
I need to ponder my past in seclusion.

As evening approaches I wander
lonely among the lofty hills.
Below are verdant vales and winding rills
A pleasure to sore eyes.
Alas, my joy is ephemeral.
My time is up.
I betake myself back home
Where I know my love waits.
It does not feel right to be always alone.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Ricci Avatar
May 27, 2023 at 4:18 AM
Oh Victor. Good Afternoon. You break my heart with such words emotion and thoughts. Yes this entry is quiet with reflection but rest easy because it is that element that makes this beautiful poetry. Truly. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful and peaceful weekend. Love and Blessings now and always. (smile)
Cunningham Avatar
May 24, 2023 at 2:43 AM
Belated congratulations to you Victor on the honour of POTD , I'm on the high seas, greetings from Norway. Tom
Roper Avatar
May 23, 2023 at 10:53 PM
Congratulations on POTD ,great feelings and imagery in your verse. Many blessings my friend
Rodrigues Avatar
May 23, 2023 at 1:36 PM
Congratulations on POTD!
Dietrich Avatar
May 23, 2023 at 12:55 PM
Back with my Congrats on that POTD
Tor Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 10:04 PM
Afain Congratulations my friend...
Gasun Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 8:50 PM
Congratulations on your well-deserved POTD my dear poet friend Vic! Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless you always. Hugs
Nicole Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 8:33 PM
While in nature, silence is distant, yet melodious; all at the same time. This is beautiful in every way. Your thoughts caress softly around me and my heart. Congratulations Victor, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
George Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 7:26 PM
Congratulations dear Victor on your great POTD. Enjoy the honor.
Anaya Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 9:57 AM
Congratulations on your POTD Victor! I wish you plenty of good company, after a seclusion well spent!
Baker Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 7:02 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, Victor. I agree, we all need alone time for reflection. Have a great week, my friend! A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Lane Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 6:08 AM
I appreciated your verses on first read, Victor. I'm so delighted to see it's now been recognized as poem of the day.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 6:02 AM
Congratulations on your honour of POTD, Victor. first thing in the morning, I read your poem, and loved it! I am a bit of introvert too, and sometimes, not always, I am very comfortable being alone! Solitude brings peace, calmness, and creativity. A poet from my birth-country said - "you need chaos to enjoy solitude". Best wishes ~ Mala
Kavanagh  Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 5:54 AM
Solitude is great for reflection and de-stressing Victor, but perhaps best served up in moderate doses, congratulations on a superbly descriptive POTD, cheers David
Calasibetta Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 5:46 AM
Congratulations Victor! Sometimes being alone we find ourselves. Paulette
Pandit Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 4:48 AM
BIG congrats on POTD, Victor. Enjoy your special day today.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 4:25 AM
Congratulations on POTD, my friend!
May Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 4:05 AM
Congrats on POTD Victor, Very nicely penned
Kitchin Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 3:46 AM
Victor, a great poem, congratulations on POTD!
Seeker Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 3:17 AM
Vibrant aloneness vs despondent loneliness ~ opposite ends of the spectrum. Great poem, Victor, warmest congratulations on POTD
Edmonds  Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 2:31 AM
Victor sometimes it’s good to be alone and your poem paints a lovely picture of a beautiful silent place to be, except for the Veery birds voices of course. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Belle
Andresen Avatar
May 22, 2023 at 2:08 AM
- Back with a well-deserved congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Victor :) - Have a lovely day :) - hugs
Hawkins Avatar
May 21, 2023 at 5:49 PM
Solitude and Silence are necessary for us all, it allows us to switch off from the world's worries for a while and appreciate the natural beauty of nature. Your poetry shows the enduring, tender love that you and your wife share; I feel she is always by your side. Thank you, Victor, for sharing your heartfelt, beautiful thoughts. Look after yourself, Shirley.
Tor Avatar
May 21, 2023 at 12:57 PM
Victor I love your truth in this genuine soulful truth. Sometimes we have to get away from the world and escape into natures comfort to rejuvenate once soul. God created this ambience for that reason. An your wonderful words reflect that. A favorite Victor. Missed you my friend...
Dietrich Avatar
May 21, 2023 at 7:28 AM
I love being alone and nature is a good way. But it's always nice to chat with friends. Lovely poem, Victor.
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