BLISS
Until the moment
Turns into nostalgia
Two poets speak
Without words
Your mere glance
Expresses emotions
I could only dream of capturing
With plain letters
Your silent smile
Rests on my lips
You wear my love
On yours
The silence
Is our only witness
When our hearts vow
Without metaphors or similes
…
and the way
Your hand searches for mine
In the stillness of the night
… wordless poetry.
© Noora
AGONY
A weary heart hides
Within the shadows of ebony
Still waiting for the pianist
To place her fingertips
On the ivory keys
And pierce
The deafening silence
Of an unwhispered goodbye
With a melody that a heart
Wishes to hear
In order to sing again
Unspoken words haunt me
I will listen to them
I will interpret them
I will cherish them
Until
They will eventually heal me
When I learn
How to compose music
Out of silence
© Noora
Your poem paints both sides of the silence. It can be golden, or it can be devastating. I love your work.
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Thanks, Sarah. I wasn’t sure what to post. I haven’t been able to finish my newest poems and although there are many poems from the past few years; I didn’t feel like sharing any of them today. After going through my notebooks, I noticed many lines about the silence… and instead of editing either “Bliss” or “Agony” – I decided to bring them together.
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With a melody that a heart
Wishes to hear
In order to sing again
When I learn
How to compose music
Out of silence
Noora, these lines are so complete,
so nuanced and beautiful they could
almost stand alone as poems,
really wonderful poetry from, as always.
*smiles*
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You are too kind. Thank you! I wasn’t even going to post them at first, because I thought that they were not ready…. but my poems never are. lol. I could “sculpt” them until the end of time. Still, something in me urged me to release them. Hope you’re having a fantastic weekend.
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Absolutely beautiful, as always!
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Thank you, beautiful poet! x
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“Unspoken words haunt me
I will listen to them
I will interpret them
I will cherish them
Until
They will eventually heal me
When I learn
How to compose music
Out of silence”
This is heart-wrenching. Bliss was beyond lovely. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you for reading, Kimberly. I was not sure about either one of them – for different reasons – but I’m glad I shared them.
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Sheer perfection! Just beautiful!! 🙂 🙂
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Thank you so much for reading, Helen. xxxxx
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Just wow. Felt this one. Happy to have found you. Following you now. ~ Bill
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment, Bill! Oh, and thanks for the follow! I appreciate it very much – following you back!!! Have a great weekend.
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Thanks! You too. 😉
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Thank you for reading and liking my poetry, Noora – it’s lovely to know that someone’s enjoyed reading them, particularly when you write such beautiful poems yourself. So glad I took a look at your blog – ‘Agony’ is my particular favourite, I thought the image of the ivory keys was particularly powerful.
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Thank you, Kate. The name of your blog grabbed my attention immediately. I truly enjoyed your work and I look forward to your posts! And thank you so much for the follow – greatly appreciated.
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Beautiful !!!
I am so glad you didn’t edit either “Bliss” or “Agony”..
Reading them together makes for a perfect blend of emotions.
Perfect ! 🙂
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… and I am so glad you enjoyed reading them. Have a beautiful week.
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Reblogged this on Moinees' Words and commented:
Oh Noora.. my favorite poet and good friend. The sweetest tenderest soul out there. Love this piece.
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You’re a gift. So happy our paths have crossed. Thank you for your moving words and re-blogging the Silence. xo
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Back at you beautiful
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Truly stunning Noora – you have painted the most beautiful picture of silence – in all of it’s glory. These are truly masterpiece worthy:)
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Thank you for your always so encouraging comments, Kimberly. Have a beautiful week.
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naissssss..
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