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Silence
Ugonna Wachuku
There's grave silence
accross the earth seen.
Hidden hearts preach in
cities for growth, for
social justice, for
dying humankind's
well-being globally,
for fertile farmlands
and humane harvest.
Inequality blooms!
Silence! You don't
count!
Church bells are silently
ringing at the distance.
Temple bells are also
ringing. And Mosque
calls mingle with these
ringing bells alive.
I can hear the women
and men singing. I hear
humankind singing:
I can hear you from
Essertines. I can hear
you from Nigeria!
I can hear you from
Mexico! I can hear
you from these United
States of America!
I am
human!
I am
red
b
l
o
o
d
!
I can hear you from
our woods. I can hear
you from this earth!
I am uncounted
human!
I can hear your voice
from the other village.
Yet, you are so far
away. But I am still
human unloved!
But with the clustered
brilliance of your waving
hair, you will come in
silence.
At the warmth of the
evening sun, you will
smile in silence. I too
will watch in silence.
Night shall come with
golden lamps to give
you hope and unforgotten
love with cherishment;
to give you the silence
of yearning hearts walking
the lush landscape of my
beckoning soul:
That loving mutness in
sweet sad silence seen
across our breathing
blue earth!
There's grave silence
accross the earth seen.
Hidden hearts preach in
cities for growth, for
resilience, for soothing
social justice, for fresh
farming and harvest,
for dying humankind's
well-being, globally!
Inequality is King!
Skin colour brightly
bars in hidden
hearts!
Silence!
Silence!
Silence!
Yet, I can hear your
handsome hate from
enchanting earth's
w
o
u
n
d
e
d
w
o
o
d
s
!
From your poem could hear the sound of silence!
Great poem..keep it up
its amazing the way you have portrayed this poem. On the surface I read a tender and romantic poem...yet beneath..almost hidden behind the words..I see a warm spiritual guidance..beckoning the reader on a fulfilling journey. Beautifully written!!
Beautifully written......
Beautifully romantic.....this caught me.... "Night shall come with golden lamps to give you hope and unforgotten love with cherishment;" In such a troubled time...worldwide... a reference to silence ..and hope...and love.... so unique and tranquil ... yet another gift you have shared with us... Thanks for the invite.....Joleen
beautiful work, I love all the lines in this one especially golden lamp. when I read that word I felt all good inside. I saw brown light curtains when I read the word golden lamp, does that make sense?
So lovely as only your spirit can express. your "silence" has spoken volumes!! Your words are wonderful! Love-n-Peace Patricia Hermes
Patty
This poem comes straight from your soul, and such a beautiful one, at that. Love resonates in your writings. You never cease to amaze. Mary
A lovers poem! Your signature! Donna
Ugonna, This is a lovely, ethereal poem that speaks of a love that is missed. It has a tender poignancy that reached my heart! You painted a perfect setting for expression of special feelings. I enjoyed this poem very much. Best regards, Helen
I like this one alot...especially that line at the end: That loving mutness in sweet silence. well done
dear ugonna the sound of love is beautifuly heard louder than all other sounds
Ugonna, Let us try this again! My first comments did not take :) This is tender and lovely~ It is always a joy to frolic in your beautiful words, Ugonna! Romantic, this piece!!
SO MANY SOUNDS IN THE WORLD - CHURCH BELLS RINGING, PEOPLE SPEAKING & STILL THE SILENT SOUND OF LOVE SPEAKS LOUDER THAN THE DIN OF LIFE. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PIECE - TRANQUIL, YET LOUDLY SPEAKING OF PASSION. WELL SAID. WELL DONE AMY
Gentle is the night♥
A beautiful poem Ugonna. You have blended some interesting images and thoughts with this one.