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I have changed pattern of my lines since the N/A

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Where Silence Listens

A snow-capped mountain where nobody goes;
             a forest thick with foliage and trees;
      a river which meanders as it flows
               through spaces that nobody likely sees;
an expanse of sand too wide to be traversed;
             a tundra where no man cares to abide;
a spot deep in the sea that’s not yet cursed;
              a forgotten weed-infested graveside.
In this world where so many places teem
            with humanity and the chaos we bring,
there still exists the quiet of a dream
           and nature has evaded mankind’s sting.
Where silence listens, sounds are wild or raw,
       like wind-rush, 
                 wave-roar or 
                                  simple crow-caw.
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Kendrick Avatar
June 28, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Congratulations on your winning work in the contest. Andrea, you have such good rhythm, rhyme, and flow in this one. I like the traditional way of poetry writing so much better than this new that is going around. Way to go. Sara K
Guptar Avatar
June 23, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Congratulations poetess on your placement in this contest with this lovely poem depicting a pristine piece of nature, where one would wish to go, even in a dream. Cheers.
Kerr Avatar
June 23, 2025 at 3:14 AM
And congratulations on your selection with this image-rich impressionistic piece. Excellent Andrea Howard
Fowler Avatar
June 12, 2025 at 11:35 AM
As a nature lover, this is particularly pleasing to me Andrea. Yes, there are spots here and there that call with silent voice. Congratulations! :)
Dietrich Avatar
June 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Thanks, Linda I don't know why I submitted this just to get an HM
Peck Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Beautiful, Andrea. I love especially the last two lines.
Narain Avatar
June 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Love your sonnet. GL in contest.
Mckeithan Avatar
June 2, 2025 at 1:20 AM
An excellent sonnet Andrea. The imagery is well done and it flows nicely. Good one for the contest
Empress Avatar
June 2, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Wow this is absolutely gorgeous, i think craig will agree with me! The descriptive nature of your lines, cadence, the depth everything! Impeccable sweet andrea! An absolute fave this is for me! Best wishes! Sending you light always
Dietrich Avatar
June 2, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Thanks so much. I hope he likes it.
Crandall Avatar
June 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Silence is golden and so is this poem!
Dietrich Avatar
June 2, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Thanks, David
Hind Avatar
June 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Wow, I love this, Andrea. "Where silence listens, sounds are wild or raw,"
Dietrich Avatar
June 2, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Thanks, Paige
One Avatar
June 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
You have always been so good at sonnets.. It flows so well and I like the last couplet... great idea for a sonnet..
Dietrich Avatar
June 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Thanks, SO. That's what happens to those who can't come up with unusual imagery and whose brains think in meter when it comes to writing poetry. We simply do forms like sonnets
Goldsmith Avatar
June 1, 2025 at 10:49 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Where Silence Listens" write. "Good Luck" Have a fun day writing away..........
Ashley Avatar
June 1, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Dear Andrea, your 'silence' sonnet is exquisite! I love the turn with "In this world where so many places teem with humanity and chaos we bring" - it gives the poem a personal/human thought-provoking perspective. Your closing couplet provides a sensory-rich, vivid finale looping back to the beauty of nature. A fantastic piece! Warmest wishes, my poet friend.. ~Susan
Dietrich Avatar
June 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Thanks so much. I just hope it measures up. I rarely write how Craig liked
Poet Avatar
June 1, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Deeply composed poem with wonderful metaphorical layers about silence. This is a fave for me. Good luck with the contest
Dietrich Avatar
June 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Thanks. I enjoyed this theme
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