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For Regina Mcintosh's Quatrain contest.

Decasyllabic quatrain is a poetic form in which each stanza consists of four lines of ten syllables each, usually with a rhyme scheme of AABB or ABAB.

I do not normally write poem about God or religion. I like to keep my poery and religiion separate. I did not know what theme to use for this form, as I have written too much about winter and love recently..

My organisation has gone through a massive restructure. On Friday we were all having a bit of a laugh in the office. Despite the doom and gloom. People were asking each other who their new boss/team leader will be... I am a bit of loose cannon at work and although quite senior, I never behave like I am, always laughing and joking around. One of my colleagues turned to me and asked who my boss would be - to which i pointed fingers from both my hands into the air... To which they all burst out laughing (at my gesture as they were not expecting it) as I told them, only my creator is the boss of me...

'From him I come and to him I shall return...'

That inspired this poem, I guess..

Soothing Chords from Angelic Lullabies


When days reflect like the veil of nightfall,
once bright eyes, like somber stars fail to glow.
World looks so big, but your soul feels so small,
as deep sighs mimic heartbeats breathing slow.

Before the storm absorbs my spirit's hope,
I search beyond weeping shadows of clouds,
counting my blessings to help weak mind cope.
Faith always finds me when I'm lost in crowds.

In times when I'm fragile like butterflies,
words from scholars and scriptures set me free.
Soothing chords from angelic lullabies,
help fight the voices that cause misery.

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/17/2024 8:24:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement. I enjoyed this one.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 1/17/2024 3:46:00 AM

Another beautiful and amazing write from your golden pen. I'm so delighted by your thoughts, your words, your poetry. Much love and Congrats. God bless you, Gina

Jay Narain

Date: 1/16/2024 10:09:00 AM

Nice poem. Congrats on your winning poem.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 1/16/2024 6:23:00 AM

Beautiful poem about the human condition, warmest congratulations on your win, Silent One

Karen Croft

Date: 1/16/2024 4:04:00 AM

Congratulations on your win with your beautiful poem

Stephan McBride

Date: 1/15/2024 7:04:00 PM

Beautiful poem , ??Psalm? ?130:5?-?6? ?KJVAAE?? [5] I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. [6] My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning, love it, : ) very soothing to read in finding rest and peace unto the soul

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/15/2024 2:24:00 PM

A great poem about the struggle with inner darkness and finding solace in faith and comforting words during times of emotional vulnerability. The emotional turmoil and their journey towards finding peace and strength. You use rich and evocative language to convey your emotions. The imagery of "bright eyes"weeping shadows of clouds" creates a vivid picture of the inner turmoil. The use of metaphors such as "fragile like butterflies" and "voices that cause misery" adds depth to your poem.

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 1/15/2024 10:18:00 AM

What a great write SO. Btw what scholars and scriptures you read ? You talk a lot about Rumi. So that I know.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/15/2024 6:02:00 AM

Forlorn, yet uplifting. Words adorned in emotions weave your theme brilliantly, SO.

Ayesha Iqbal

Date: 1/15/2024 5:23:00 AM

This is inspiring indeed.. I don't know why I feel.I can't really write well about faith or anything like that.. but I sure love to read words that stir something inside of me or my faith gets stronger. That last stanza is great.. also loved your caption for the poem or inspiration behind it! We shall be answerable to the boss above us! Brilliant write my brother! Thank you for sharing!

Paul Bell

Date: 1/15/2024 2:30:00 AM

Everyone is going to get judged in the end, and only answering to one boss might be the way to eternal peace.

Rukhsana Afridi

Date: 1/15/2024 1:42:00 AM

Wow, the words in this poem are so calm and serene. Amazing!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/15/2024 1:18:00 AM

An angelic poem was so well written.

Mark Frank

Date: 1/14/2024 10:06:00 PM

Well written and very encouraging...Wel done.

Ink Empress

Date: 1/14/2024 9:34:00 PM

Help fight the voices that cauze misery. You did this one so seamlessly dear silent one. I absolutely loved it. From the rhymes to the depth and how it can resonate with readers truly is impressive. I felt especially “ Before the storm absorbs my spirit's hope, I search beyond weeping shadows of clouds,“ quite metaphorical for real life and how befor reality hits the fan, you search for light beyond those that cause grief! I can sense a strong soul through your well articulated lines! I think g

Ink Empress
Date: 1/14/2024 9:35:00 PM

Gina will love this’ how faith can move mountains too youve depicted that so poetically! Angelic lullabies we all should heed through hard times. Fave

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/14/2024 5:57:00 PM

Soothing chords , and your poetic words have a lull that comforts as it is read, thank you for this blessing, thank you for being you ! gl

Paige Hind

Date: 1/14/2024 3:30:00 PM

Very beautiful. I loved the magical and hopeful tone.

Joseph May

Date: 1/14/2024 1:16:00 PM

Faith gets us through "before storms absorb our spirits hope", Well written Silent

Peter Rees

Date: 1/14/2024 12:53:00 PM

“When I’m fragile like butterflies” - a wonderful way of describing how life’s uncertainties and whims can reduce us to feeling unable to cope with it all. So glad to have you back SO. As a son of the Manse, I can readily relate to all the “angelic lullabies” that ease me through the day - and night.