Still Water

“Real love brings about calm—not inner torment. True love allows you to be at peace with yourself and with God." Yasmin Mogahed

When you hide behind silence,
despite the crying violins of
irritating sinister symphonies,
I'll search for you in the midst of
the meadows of your mind,
lighting lanterns in your darkness.

I was born to soothe the tips
of pearlescent sorrowful tears,
which float upon satin textures 
of your rare Adonis blue soul.
I'll be the honeydew to nourish
your fragile wings to float
freely from dahlia to sunflower

and if the winds are cruel,
my hands will become a cocoon,
so when the season offers no comfort,
you can rest within the warmth 
of my protective palms.
I'll silently listen to the gentle sound
of your butterfly breaths,
until you once again take flight.

I hope you always return.

Amidst the clamour and chaos
of porcelain paths with feathered fate,
I'll be the 'still water' which washes
away the thick clouds draped
around your heart.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024



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Date: 4/22/2024 6:42:00 AM
Silent, congratulations on your win in my contest with this outstanding poem, I love the music and quote too, Constance
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Date: 4/16/2024 8:04:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely "Still Water" write. Have a blessed day writing away.........................
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Date: 3/25/2024 4:02:00 PM
Wow, this is beautiful, and it's hard to pick through favorite lines...the whole poem is truly a gem and I will fav it
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Date: 3/25/2024 12:45:00 PM
A brilliant poem filled with gentle, yet powerful words. I'll silently listen to the gentle sound of your butterfly breaths, until you once again take flight, and if the winds are cruel, my hands will become a cocoon, are outstanding.
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Date: 3/25/2024 3:33:00 AM
This is such a caring, beautiful poem of yours.'I'll be the 'still water' that washes away the thick clouds draped around your heart' Love the song choice as well...Hugs
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Date: 3/24/2024 10:15:00 PM
Amazing poetry once again, SO:)
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Date: 3/24/2024 8:43:00 PM
Hi, S.O. lovely lines. My favorite part is verse 3 where you mention the protective palms of your hands like a cocoon. Great image.
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Date: 3/24/2024 7:31:00 PM
Romantic, the soft music soundtrack surrounding added a touch of magic. Powerful. Still water runs deep. Loved it.
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Date: 3/24/2024 6:48:00 PM
A beautiful offering, and also to one in particular. ..."hands will become a cocoon, so when the season offers no comfort, you can rest within the warmth of my protective palms. I'll silently listen to the gentle sound of your butterfly breaths, until you once again take flight...." Tears-worthy (and I am not a cryer)
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Date: 3/24/2024 6:20:00 PM
Beautifully lovely!
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Date: 3/24/2024 6:03:00 PM
Dear Silent One, This one moved me deeply. Your words spoke of a profound empathy and unwavering support, offering peace to those who hide behind silence. The imagery of lighting lanterns in darkness and being the honeydew to nourish fragile souls touched me on a personal level. It showed me of the importance of being a source of comfort and refuge for others in times of need. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful piece of poetry. - Blessings, Daniel
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Date: 3/24/2024 1:18:00 PM
What gal could resist such a powerful offer? It's this kind of free verse poetry that you do best, your niche. Will you be my honeydew? Jus messin. If you hadn't just gotten POTD this would be worthy
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Date: 3/24/2024 11:23:00 AM
If I recall correctly the song you chose won an academy award. Wonderfully metaphoric write, SO--emotions dwell in longings of love. --I'll be the honeydew to nourish your fragile wings to float freely from dahlia to sunflower--and so much more!
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Date: 3/24/2024 10:34:00 AM
I really like this one. Very inviting work . Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Sara K
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Date: 3/24/2024 10:07:00 AM
this is simply lovely SO and very romantic I do so love butterflies and encourage them into my garden by planting things they flock to hugs Shadow
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Date: 3/24/2024 9:57:00 AM
Wonderful, as usual. I am always awed by your words and verses, your vision, inspired and inviting words to soothe, embrace, warm the heart and spirit. Uplifting and, like the most delicate and fragile rose in the garden, a grace that expresses the most beautiful and tender. i love this. God bless you always, my friend. Love, Gina
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Date: 3/24/2024 9:38:00 AM
SO, you've expressed this in so many beautiful ways. It is clearly written by someone who understands true love and dedication to another. We who practice this are really lucky, and it's a pleasure to read knowing you are so kind. I don't believe anyone can write this without being this way and practicing this kind of affection.
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Date: 3/24/2024 8:46:00 AM
there is a subtle silence and a gentle exhale in this poem and a fulcrum line standing alone. SO, beautifully done
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Date: 3/24/2024 8:24:00 AM
I'm insanely drawn to this genre of crafts. It feels surreal, anyone would do anything to have it. We get to find this shield only in books and poetry. "I'll be the 'still water' which washes away the thick clouds draped around your heart." In awe of the level of commitment.
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Date: 3/24/2024 7:53:00 AM
Wow! 'Still water' on 'porcelain paths' to wash away... life's heavy toll.. never expected that kind of comfort ...not in a poem. Beautifully written, elegant, and touching.
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Date: 3/24/2024 7:47:00 AM
The last line “ I’ll be the still water which washes away the thick clouds” is just so romantic . This poem shows how you will be guiding light .
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Date: 3/24/2024 7:40:00 AM
Awwn this is so beautiful, and i love this song of billie eilish, one of those songs that speaks to my soul and it goes so well with your poem woven with such love and sincerity, the flow of your lines and the way youv expressed how you will remain true to the beloved truly is touching, and one of those poems that made me cry! “ and if the winds are cruel, my hands will become a cocoon, so when the season offers no comfort, you can rest within the warmth” dont we all long for such warmth.
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Date: 3/24/2024 7:43:00 AM
“ butterfly breaths, until you once again take flight.” awwn thats so creative! I love the word pairing and how the line that follows goes so well with that; butterfly breaths, which depicts fragility in the most eloquent manner. “ of porcelain paths with feathered fate, I'll be the 'still water' which washes away the thick clouds draped around your heart.“ what a soulful ending! I love it! So very much! Lighting lanterns in the darkness… ah so ethereal and cosmically moving! I think you are one of them that always leave me in awe with your romance! So good! A fave this is for me
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