Shattered by a thunderous clap
the sound of silence crumbles
into the deep and distant past
there to join with memories
around a cold grave stone.
Head bowed it stands as one unloved
and wet because the rain must fall
today, this day, when mourners pray
in sad and sombre release.
There is no happy place or grace
for the sound of silence
and no chitty-chat [...]
Between the layers of events and happenings
lies a little symbol of what life is all about
but designed to not be visible it simply isn’t there
to the eyes of a searcher and the maybe you/me.
Next to that the pendant of love’s amazing grace
shines and glitters brilliantly like a polished diamond
but the maybe you/me look the other [...]
Helen Howell is the mother of a daughter and three sons and resides in Bedfordview, South Africa. Her journey into the world of writing began in the year 2000 and the insights, thoughts, and feelings presented to you here are those of an ordinary woman who feels that she has been privileged to touch on the outline of life’s true meaning. That touch is displayed here for readers to determine according to individual and personal perceptions.
Helen has published three poetry books - Beneath The Ordinary, Simply Love, and In Simple Terms - filled with love, insights and words that tug on your heart strings.
If you would like to contact Helen you can email her at helen@dreamtimepoetry.com
Helen's enlightened journey is now available in her three published poetry books:
Beneath The Ordinary
Simply Love
In Africa, South Africa
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