Member Contributions: Poems by Janet Seema

Sounds of silence

When all was gone
And silence reigned
It was my soul that kept me awake
I finally understood the meaning of life
The stillness indeed a thousand words hide
I learnt the rushing- the constant buzzing
Are but a temporary respite
For in the silence I heard
that quiet voice that calming hum.
The silence- it taught me things new
To be grateful for all I have, for new beginnings and my hopes renewed

And to finally know- no matter what- He is still my rest and my guide
In him I found my comfort & peace
And once again my return to him- made me feel complete
‘Be still’ a command from my saviour; my Christ
A voice I can now hear in the stillness of night :
Revere the sounds of silence
Take time to cherish each moment
Step away from the conundrum
the mindless rushing – the buzz
For even God rested when his work on Earth was done.

Hello life…♥️

I walk an inch above the ground
In my highest heels & party gown
I throw my head back and laugh out loud
As I twirl and spin and dance about

I let the wind ruffle my hair
As I feel the gentle breeze
I stop and caress the flowers of the field
And splash about in the shimmering stream

In the distance I hear the cuckoo call
As the evening fades… night gently falls
The sky lights up with millions of twinkling-dazzling stars

I watch the smoke rise-up from the chimneys
And smell the fragrant roast
I hear the giggling chattering sounds
Of families gathered around the hearth

I think I should go back home now
But wait…what’s that…
The deep calls & I can’t resist
The challenge of a journey- yet undiscovered unchartered unseen

I let the sands of time slip though my fingers
As I watch the journey unfold
What will be- will be -I know
But for now….
I flaunt my curves and all those scars
A gentle spirit a fierce soul
If you stand and watch and stare
So what …
Freedom after all has come at a cost!

Janet Seema Singh, Coventry, UK