sound of a day, precluded

arqios


Notice of absence from arqios
an absence of Presence conjures Absence…


 

Today refuses to break its silence.
Dawn holds its breath; the first rays
glisten on dew, a crisp scent of morning air,
holding back the chorus of waking sounds.

The rooster paces, crow stifled;
the air remains hushed.
You step outside, feeling the cold bite of frost,
feet crunching on ice, each step a muted echo.
Yesterday's shadows cling, hesitant to retreat,
the world awaits the usual morning clamour.

Neighbours stir behind drawn curtains,
a kettle hisses, the clink of a spoon,
all sounds folded back into the quiet.
The day resists, embracing its calm.

Birds perch, waiting for the signal,
the city stands poised, engines dormant.
You breathe in the crisp air,
a moment of peace, where silence reigns.

But anticipation builds within,
a pulse, a single note,
ready to erupt and shatter the stillness.

The sound of a day, precluded,
yet to burst forth, yet to come alive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Author: crypticbard (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: February 3rd, 2025 00:58
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 43
  • Users favorite of this poem: Cheeky Missy, Simurgh
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  • Michael Edwards

    A superb write that captured me as I read it. Still early and dark here as I write this but can't wait to get outside and take my little dachshund for a walk in the countryside. My village and its surrounds are currently coming alive with snowdrops and aconites - the world is waking up.

    • arqios

      I envy those early starts, shift work has control of my hours, among other things besides. Thanks so much for this wonderful visit and well received interaction 👍🏻🙏🏻🕊

    • Goldfinch60

      The symphony of the day is well worth waiting for arqios, wonderful wordfs.

      Andy

      • arqios

        Andy mostly the wait isn’t unbearably long! Thanks Andy 👍🏻🙏🏻🕊

      • Poetic Licence

        A really lovely piece about the best time of the day, watching nature and the world wake up, enjoyed the read

        • arqios

          Thanks Tobi! 👍🏻🙏🏻🕊

          • Poetic Licence

            You are very welcome

          • orchidee

            A fine write A. Any, erm, olive trees in that picture? (Do shut up Orchi, says Fido. lol).

            • arqios

              We can photoshop olive trees if needed!

            • sorenbarrett

              Everything felt on hold in this poem, frozen in time on the brink of but never entering. A great feeling of stillness.

              • arqios

                So glad those elements came across, thanks Soren 👍🏻🙏🏻🕊

              • David Wakeling

                This ia well written.I heard Greig's Morning Mood being played in the background.Wonderful imagery

                • arqios

                  Oh, I should post that clip with this, thanks 👍🏻🙏🏻🕊️

                • Swarovski20

                  Nice poem.

                  • arqios

                    Thank you kindly, much appreciated comment and visit 🙏🏻🕊

                    • Swarovski20

                      Very welcome.

                    • Tony36

                      Excellent write

                      • arqios

                        Thanks Tony 👍🏻🙏🏻🕊

                        • Tony36

                          You're welcome

                        • Thomas W Case

                          Wow. Tremendous painting of this scene. It has such immediancy.

                          • arqios

                            Thanks TWC 👍🏻🙏🏻🕊

                          • Simurgh

                            It is a wonderful poem arqios, about the nature and best time of the day!
                            I really enjoyed journey to the reading of this poem! ( 'Around the world in 80 days by'------Jules Verne)
                            Just joking, lol 😂😆
                            Here is Simurgh enjoying your poems!

                          • Simurgh

                            Thanks, for providing that beautiful and glorious musical tune as well! I loved it.
                            I love listening to music and playing piano. So this tune meant a lot to me giving more pleasure to read that good poetry along!
                            Your poem and tune both was musical, a serenading violin that touched all spirits coming across this poem.
                            So very musical! ✨💤💤🌹

                          • Simurgh

                            Thanks for providing us with such a beautiful picture as well! 😊💖💖



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