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Within the Sleepless Still

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Before my breath touches the morning air, My thoughts in taciturnity upon suppression of solitudes… Inhibition initiates interdiction within the hibernal hollow, Where time a frozen fortress amidst the saturninity still. The covertness of oblivions obedient in their absolution, Daunting dorms of doldrums debilitate in their debacle… Where the vaporous voids echo in their virginal vacuums, The muted madness mandates the asphyxiated air. Segregated silent sorrows suffice within my chaotic cage. Where ignorance incubates immoral idols imposing… The hellion hordes encroach the silent sentinels standing, The laconism within my heart erupts with forbidden fury. The silence sings with thunder as a tear touch’s the ground, My empty eternal eyes dormant amongst horizons hid… My mind in a decadent declination before walls of illusions, And thus before a wounded wake, I am trapped in tangled time. June.23.2020 Reflection in Silence Sponsored by~ Silent One Placed 2'nd...Thank You

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Funom Makama

Date: 6/29/2020 1:56:00 PM

A huge huge congratulations on your high placement. You deserve it.

Eric Boddie

Date: 6/26/2020 2:58:00 PM

without sleep, i cant awake....there is no knowledge if i never make mistakes....how can i be strong if i never felt weak....and if i refuse to listen, then how could i ever speak....i see the wings still flapping strong my friend....

Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/26/2020 5:28:00 AM

I always love your depth of thoughts blended with outstanding alliteration and imagery. This is another gem from your book of soothing poetry, which makes me travel through conflicts and hope in silence. Congratulations on your win WW :) God bless you. Keep writing and inspiring.

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 6/25/2020 12:10:00 PM

I love your last sentence but you have so many great thoughts here and great use of alliteration. Congrats on your podium win, WW

James Inman

Date: 6/25/2020 9:20:00 AM

WW, wonderful use of elevated vocabulary and alliteration. Love the image presented in the first line of your last stanza. Silence so complete that a tear sounds like thunder as it hits the ground.

Silent One

Date: 6/25/2020 6:44:00 AM

Great use of your extensive vocabulary WW... Nice last stanza, can silence sing with thunder, or is that lightning? Lol.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 6/24/2020 5:56:00 PM

Wonderful poetic lines, WW! I could feel the torment of silent hours. I appreciate it more after listening to you read it aloud. Well done! Blessings, Rhonda xx

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/24/2020 12:02:00 PM

Hi Wingster my good friend, this poem screeches talent, it is complicated but its intricacy is fathomable - unbelievable poetry - kudos - blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Jenish Somadas

Date: 6/24/2020 1:50:00 AM

Wonderful alliteration in this poem of silence, dear poet.. Great entry.. Good luck..