Can you be
with your own silence?
Walking with yourself
wherever you go
naked
or clothed in words
that warm
or weigh you down.
Will you mirror
a friendly listener
hear your own voice
gently?
© Ali Grimshaw 2019
Shadows in Kauai, Hawaii 2018
Today’s challenge is to write a poem that ends with a question. This poem was inspired by a fellow blogger, Pragalbha’s post. Thank you for the inspiration. I wrote this after reading her words today, “Being With Myself”
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So honored to be mentioned, thank you!
I loved the soft gentleness of your poem. The qualities of whether we walk with ourselves truly silent or with words and what they bring – such beautiful description in so less words.
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Thank you for your reflection and for your inspiration. Be well.
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I can be with my own silence, I have always respected that time.
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Maybe we are all born with this ability but along the way of life get out of practice?
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I think that is part of it. I am lucky to have always been comfortable with my silence. Though I am not always comfortable with other people’s silence.
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Me too. People who don’t talk are hard for me.
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Sleeping in my room.
Listening to the food of soul
It sound brightening my heart.
Inspiring everything around me
Giving it a endless joy
Hope this will last for a while?
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Thank you for your poetic response.
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Walking with your friend in silence and that is Yourself. Beautiful and profound poem, Ali.
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Thank you. I am so happy you found these words inspiring.
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Welcome Ali
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So beautiful, Ali. I did a Doctoral Program in Spiritual Science, and we choose intentions for each level of consciousness. My intention for the spiritual was stillness for some time.
You have a lovely, harmonious, and almost lilting style of writing. I really love it.
Blessings to you!
Love and Light,
Debbie
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Debbie,
I truly appreciate your feedback. Your thoughtfulness comes through in every message you have sent me. Have a glorious day my friend.
Love & light,
Ali
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Walking with yourself
wherever you go
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Thank you my friend.
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