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When Silence Speaks

When Silence speaks, 
stars surrender their sparkle to the night; 
Luna’s glow sweeps awe above the world.

When Silence speaks, 
Luna caresses the face of her beloved sea;
Speechless are the crests of hills on which sea’s waves are tossed.

When Silence speaks, 
the hills lie still, fading into shadows.
Shadows creep quietly into the nearby forest.

When Silence speaks, 
the forest’s trees rustle whispers to the wind.
The leaves of the trees drift with wind’s every surge.

When  Silence speaks, 
the wind, unheard as I lie dreaming,
swirls its way mysteriously into my dream.

When Silence speaks, 
my dream whirls me into enchantment.
I waken to the first flush of dawn . . .  and gone are the stars.
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Ashley Avatar
July 20, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Dear Andrea, I'm delighted to return with congrats for your beautiful poem's placement in Ink's contest. I can't fathom why this enchanting piece would have been N/A'd twice! Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan
Dietrich Avatar
July 21, 2024 at 12:35 AM
Thanks, I knew the first judge would not place me but at least third time was the charm
mysore Avatar
July 13, 2024 at 7:22 PM
silence speaks dear poet, congratulations. Happy writing.
Onclaud Avatar
July 12, 2024 at 10:42 PM
I don't understand how this marvelous entry got na'd twice, andie...nonetheless, it now shines as a top win...sweet congrats!
Kerr Avatar
July 12, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Congratulations Andrea, on your superb win with this impeccable work Howard
Empress Avatar
July 12, 2024 at 2:52 AM
Loved it then love it now, a moon poem that speaks volumes. Congratulations on your well deserved win sweet andrea. You are amazing
Dietrich Avatar
July 12, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Thanks so much, Ink. I don't often write poems for this sponsor that I think will take a win. But I really had felt good about this one and I appreciating your liking it and finally getting a win.
Bowring Avatar
May 12, 2024 at 11:41 PM
This is such a beautiful poem dear Andrea. Every line is so beautifully written and there’s such an air of tranquility gently moulding around each poetic thought - silence. Visually it’s stunning too - with the stars, luna’s glow, sea waves, hills and forest trees. I particularly love,’ Luna caresses the face of her beloved sea’ and the last couplet. An enchanting read. Divine! Wonderful contest entry. Have a lovely day :)
Dietrich Avatar
May 14, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Wish the sponsor felt this way about it. Thanks for your appreciation, Christina
Bayles Avatar
May 10, 2024 at 10:59 PM
I love the first couplet, and how the entire poem paints a picture. The poem moves well, and there's a subtle change at the end.
May Avatar
May 8, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Very nicely penned Andrea, best wishes
Kendrick Avatar
May 8, 2024 at 2:17 PM
Thanks for sharing this contest entry with us. It reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Silence can speak to us in different ways. Sara K
One Avatar
May 8, 2024 at 1:22 PM
Great idea for the contest.. It filled so fast!
Narain Avatar
May 8, 2024 at 11:12 AM
Nice poem with great imagery invoking the splendor of silence when it speaks.
Dietrich Avatar
May 8, 2024 at 1:00 PM
thanks, Jay
Empress Avatar
May 8, 2024 at 9:53 AM
Wow! I just love this! I didnt know you did post also for this contest and you did amazing! So picturesque with ethereal glow emanating from your list poem. I love the first two lines the most , i can see moonlit skies and also the ending is so profound! “ When Silence speaks, Luna caresses the face of her beloved sea; Speechless are the crests of hills on which sea’s waves are tossed.” just beautiful! Fave it is for me. Best wishes for the contest too
Dietrich Avatar
May 8, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Yes I had to do it really fast and I feel like I could have done better but I was racing with the clock. It sure closed fast. He chose a very inspiring theme.
Pandit Avatar
May 8, 2024 at 5:50 AM
Enchanting images you delivered, Andrea---a beautiful poem invoking splendor of silence when it speaks. The ending lines are awesome--as is your poem.
Dietrich Avatar
May 8, 2024 at 12:59 PM
wow, my comment went through!!!! sorry I can't get other comments to you on your poetry.
Dietrich Avatar
May 8, 2024 at 12:58 PM
thanks, Vijay
Darnell Sr Avatar
May 8, 2024 at 3:23 AM
Wow, wow, wow, Andrea! The ink didn't spill here. It flowed silence in crafting this clever work here. The last stanza resonates for me, love it, and a fav. (When Silence speaks, my dream whirls me into enchantment. I waken to the first flush of dawn . . . and gone are the stars.) Warm Regards, William
Dietrich Avatar
May 8, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Muchas gracias!
Buhagiar Avatar
May 8, 2024 at 2:50 AM
Loved the repeated opening lines of each couplet. Great imagery and lovely ideas. Shadows creep quietly into the nearby forest. If I were a real poet, this would lead me to write a dark poem.
Dietrich Avatar
May 8, 2024 at 12:58 PM
thanks, Victor. Yes, repeating with a line like that is my idea of list poetry
Ashley Avatar
May 7, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Dear Andrea, the power of your poem's ability to enchant one's imagination cannot be denied. Beautiful! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Dietrich Avatar
May 8, 2024 at 12:57 PM
thanks so much, Susan
Hind Avatar
May 7, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Very beautiful writing, I love the part "and the stars are gone"- leaves an impression
Dietrich Avatar
May 8, 2024 at 12:57 PM
thanks, Paige.
Volumes Avatar
May 7, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Such a calm mystifying poem. Your silence speaks of serenity and peaceful bliss. A truly beautiful way to depict the unheard voice of silence.
Dietrich Avatar
May 8, 2024 at 12:55 PM
thanks so much
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