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Silent One
Simple Musings
15 July 2017

Premiere Contest WinnerTwilight Aurora

Like an interrupted dream
shadows of the one 
who inspired it
linger like morning dew.

No aroma and no taste,
yet I'm left breathless,
as thoughts reminisce.
I listen to this tired heart,
as one deep breath results 
in a thousand sighs and 
I don't want to be found,
but yearn to understand
why I feel like a million
crumpled stars, silently
sprinkled like paint drops
protecting the moon,
feeling like glue holding 
the universe together

and who am I to disturb it?

Her beauty was a merited gift.
Her departure unnecessary.
Her lips without speaking
could rewrite history
and I wonder
can she hear these sighs?

Her call is the one I want
to answer for eternity.
To speak until no words remain.
Give until there is nothing -
submitting to her submission
is life's greatest victory.

Twilight aurora,
night flower of this heart,
you shine in emerald velvet
hues in shades of scarlet.
Like a rainbow, your presence
brightened the horizons.
but just like the stars you
disappeared with daylight -
your absence leaving
behind blackness.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Munsell Avatar
December 25, 2024 at 5:17 AM
This is beautiful! “Why I feel like. Crumpled million stars,” is May favorite line.
Woods Avatar
May 4, 2024 at 10:11 AM
"just like the stars you disappeared with daylight - your absence leaving behind blackness." Such a profound statement of the ache left behind when something or someone who effects is so strongly is gone. Such a heart breaking sentiment. How bereft and alone without that light. Ty for sharing!
George Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 5:44 AM
Big congratulations to you Silent.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 26, 2024 at 9:05 AM
but just like the stars you disappeared with daylight - your absence leaving behind blackness… I feel like a million crumpled stars, silently sprinkled like paint drops protecting the moon, feeling like glue holding the universe together…Glad to read your first posted poem on PS. Your heart always out there.
Agustin Avatar
December 31, 2023 at 11:40 PM
Congrats. Thanks for sharing this. Joyous New year to you and your family. God bless you.
Ashley Avatar
December 31, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Dear Silent One, this exquisite poem, so soulfully expressed and wistfully worded was a spectacular choice for the contest, also your first poem posted upon your return, which was also the first day I joined this site and publicly posted a poem for the first time. As always, this poem is deep, rich and mesmerizing with priceless verses of poetic artistry and moving emotions! Congratulations for your excellent win in Brian's contest. Warmest wishes for a happy new year, my dear friend.. ~Susan
M  Avatar
December 5, 2023 at 1:37 PM
Hear hear SO…..beautifully dignified response to the ones who do not behave that way! Debx
Herrick Avatar
November 29, 2023 at 11:49 PM
Breathtaking color, of both raw and poignantly refined emotion. Very awesome poem
Roper Avatar
October 1, 2023 at 10:12 PM
I am back to read this beauty. I love the message you left for coming back. Always think of that.
Scott Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 2:23 AM
Late to the party but oh boy this is sooo good x "twilight aurora night flower of this heart like a rainbow your presence brightened the horizons but just like the stars you disappeared with daylight"
Duncan Avatar
August 26, 2023 at 6:29 PM
Very nice
Narain Avatar
August 26, 2023 at 10:59 AM
Great imagery, beautiful poem. Please write more, I will treasure it.
Chuuk Avatar
February 17, 2023 at 8:41 PM
Simply breathtaking
May Avatar
December 7, 2022 at 12:01 PM
Not too bad for 11,146 views cross my words I will beat that number someday, lol how in the heck do you come up with such eloquent words? I guess my 10th grade education doesn't help much in this world of poetry. lol
One Avatar
December 7, 2022 at 12:17 PM
I hope you do my friend... was such a long time ago I posted this one..
Peranteau Avatar
June 3, 2022 at 6:52 AM
Shhhhh...you alwayz have bedazzled me with your writes since i found your posts dear poet...my lack uv comments to anyone for sum yearz now, iz for the lack uv physical strength which weakenz the cerebrum'z desire'z to lift mine digits long this electric pen...my wit be the same though! (Congrats) much love, james
One Avatar
December 7, 2022 at 12:18 PM
Thank you James..
Ray Avatar
April 7, 2022 at 5:41 PM
that is poetry....i enjoyed this immensely, looking forward to more...
George   Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 9:08 PM
Poetry at its best! This one goes to my fav list my poetic friend.
Wiggett Avatar
February 23, 2021 at 11:04 PM
Twilight Arora felt the sighs of her crumpling stars in the velvety darkness Disappearing in the dawn to cry bitter tears Though she shielded herself by the darkness In the light she’d feel them for years... ... for your stars... beautiful beautiful poetry, thank you (:
Wilson Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 9:43 AM
Great poem!!! All inspiring! :-)
Crabtree Avatar
November 13, 2020 at 2:06 PM
Love this! Your bringing love and the aurora together as one is magnificent. Saved to read again :)
One Avatar
November 14, 2020 at 9:24 AM
Thank you..
Downing  Avatar
November 12, 2020 at 3:14 PM
I’ve read this a number of times and still my favorite, one of the best!
One Avatar
November 14, 2020 at 9:25 AM
Thank you..
Herrick Avatar
November 2, 2020 at 3:30 AM
Saweeeet poem. Such talent, insight, heart and color. ~Jude
D'Lima Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 5:30 AM
This is so poignant.Love lost put so well.
Mutabari Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 12:47 PM
You are seriously challenging me by giving me such a clear and vivid picture of the poem. Great job you got me hooked
Herrick Avatar
September 20, 2020 at 12:34 PM
Awesome poem Silent zone! Full of emotions'color. A vibrant heart.
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