Soul's Abode

charcoal clouds
  plunder unholy
bullets of rain
  on window
             panes of  
                       pain
  
forlorn flutes
  summon
crows & ravens
  ebony eyes
hunger to
  abduct a
            pomegranate
                          ruby              

in motions
  of seeking 
deeper depths
  where words
drown spirits
  mind spins
               to lose
                    connection

disconnected
  dwelling within
the soul's abode
  whispers
soft & pure
  direct
towards
           a path
of lanterns
           reflecting a 
                       starry night
in each breath
    in each sigh
like a flightless human
    sore spirit soars
to realms
            unseen
to worlds
            unknown

silent
  esoteric echoes 
of mystic music
   willingly
manipulate melancholy
   as mute melodies
unlock gates of
                   Serenity &
                             sincerity

embracing stillness
   silhouettes &
shadows dissolve
   illuminating
the temple 
  of a
human heart's
  soothed soul
resembling a
  golden orb halo
transcending in
  amber orange
                   horizons

free from confinement
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Calasibetta Avatar
March 15, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Congratulations on your 1294 contest win. As always you find that place that is so soulful. Kudos, Paulette
George Avatar
March 13, 2024 at 7:24 PM
I love how it explains what happens to someone in a flash of evocative metaphors. How we disconnect from the things we want to do or the dreams we plan to fulfil. But there's always a light to heal our broken spirits. Lovely written Silent.
Herrick Avatar
March 13, 2024 at 2:25 PM
I like the metaphors pomegranate ruby being a tearing at a heart. Bullets of rain on the pane of trauma. Till the north stars guide a change in mode, second wind carries its white horse with golden orb halo. Epic write, Silent One.
Babcock Avatar
March 13, 2024 at 11:27 AM
I will have to read this one again for I am not great with metaphors and this one is deep but well written. love phyl
Seeker Avatar
March 12, 2024 at 6:19 AM
The liberating power of silence! So artistically penned! Superb use of metaphors and alliteration creating a powerful symphonic effect
Pandit Avatar
March 12, 2024 at 5:16 AM
Fabulous descriptions throughout my friend.--forlorn flutes summon crows & ravens ebony eyes hunger to abduct a pomegranate ruby--beauty!
Poet Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Your poem, Silent One, is a truly remarkable piece of work. I was particularly impressed by the structure and flow of your alliterative lines, which exuded a soft and soulful quality. The imagery of embracing stillness and the dissolution of silhouettes and shadows was particularly powerful, showcasing the profound impact of tranquility.
Rose  Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 6:24 PM
I so love this form and the way you build it up with such beauty, can you teach me how ?
One Avatar
March 12, 2024 at 12:49 PM
You do not need me to teach you... You were born a poet my friend.. close your eyes and reveal your heart..
Beaufort Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 5:50 PM
SO, this is a wonderful description of the human soul. My own thinking is we have reached a level where we can contemplate these things. You probably know what I think about souls, but I love the way you write about being human. Many yearn for transcendence.
Hind Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 3:50 PM
I'm glad you broke through the confinement. Very deep...
Roper Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Well created, stillness a part of the body creating wellness. Hugs my friends
Rodrigues Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 2:01 PM
towards a path of lanterns reflecting a starry night…perhaps Van Gogh reflections…stillness…silhouettes…shadows…love the golden orb and free from confinement…wrote a comment but accidentally erased it thinking it was an other poet’s page…sigh…Hugs ~ Kim
Andresen Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 1:46 PM
- Embracing the silence is good for the soul...let the spirits drown in this silence...fly - A deeply emotional poem my friend :) - hugs
Kendrick Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 1:45 PM
Enjoyed reading this one today. Sometimes we have those days where it seems like everything is gray and there are raindrops hitting the panes matching our pain for sure. Those days we experience the golden orb to light our mood is wonderful. Thanks for sharing this emotive and expressive one with us. Sara K
Empress Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Wow this is beyond brilliant and so creative dear silent one, you amaze me with your alliterative skills and ability to pair words in a way that leaves me in awe inspired and captivated by the creative nature of your lines and how it creates a cadence effortlessly yet seamlessly. I love so many lines especially love how you mentioned pomegranate ruby and also the word pairings at the end really stood out for me” of lantern reflecting a starry night in each breath in each sigh love the imagery
Empress Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 1:02 PM
And flow there and also “ silent esoteric echoes “ clever and so unique! Your use of poetic techniques here truly is beautiful! “mystic music willingly manipulate melancholy as mute melodies unlock gates of Serenity & sincerity” love that! So soulfully divine! Just love everything about this! As always youv nailed it from your versatile quill! Pleasure reading this
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