Silence
primordial
deep outer space endless
ingrained in pristine nothingness
embraced infinity
with creator’s veiled
essence.
Silence
cosmic cadence
wrapped in tranquility
as God’s particles accreted
forming the universe
time seeded in
stillness.
Silence
soaked serenely
the wave surge of big bang
making music of creation
for divine symphony
enthralling life
placid.
Silence
spreads shroud over
cacophony outside
sinks in still depth of sea within
in life torn by torment
quiet mind makes
solace.
Silence
calmness sublime
swathes the sanctum of soul
enclosing slice of primal space
soundless eternity
lone life perceives
in bliss.
May 18. 2021
Syllable count : 2/4/6/8/6/4/2 (howmaysyllables.com)
Contest : Heptastich
Sponsor : William Kekaula
Star-starved opaque night
condensed in darkness
petrified cold niche
of my stone carved mind.
Flattened sentiments
accreted numbness
layer on layer
until the time came
my horizon rose
from cauldron of mist
with sunburst passion
fervent hues painted
the sky of your heart
in dark debris bloomed
a new dawn for me.
Garden of desire
lured the butterfly
disappeared for long.
Flitting on yearning
it returned with dream.
On its latticed wings
I flew enraptured
in your fragrant air.
April 11, 2021
Syllable count : 5 per line
Checked on howmanysyllables.com
Contest : Anacreontic Vese
Sponsor : Silent One