Written as part of d’Verse Poets, which offers the theme ‘Lull’ as inspiration for a poem of exactly 44 words. Also shared with The Tuesday Platform.
After the Lull
twelve chimes of the old grandfather clock,
the world around me enters another lull,
the honking stops, the roads now deserted;
but my world, it comes alive only then,
thoughts flowing from the nib of my pen,
the spell of words once again asserted.
(© 9th February 2016)
Vinay Leo R.
Poetry & writing are to me, a breath of fresh air in a life that is sometimes covered by the smoke of sorrow or self doubt. They also become the sweets I share to celebrate when life offers me a reason to. But most of all, they are to me, my life. For each word I write is a piece of my heart, a thought that just had to find its way into the world.
Ah, yes, while the world sleeps, imaginations come alive. Especially if you suffer from Poetitus (as we all do here) 🙂
Oh I do indeed, ShirleyB. 😀 It’s a lovely condition to suffer from at times. 😉
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True. I used to write when the whole world slept. It’s like, you are in a trance, with no one to interfere and words easily flow! 🙂
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Yes! Nothing to distract or disturb the flow of thoughts, Shalzzz. Very true. 🙂 Thank you.
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So tender and lovely!
Thank you, Carol. 🙂
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Vinay, I envy your ability of weaving such poetic expressions so beautifully. That too with limited words.
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Hehe. 🙂 It’s challenging to try and express a lot in less, Rex. I’m glad it worked out.
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Some find it convenient to work on their creative self at midnight. The quiet inspires and ideas pile up. That is true!
Hank
Yes. A lot of ideas come loose, and it’s a happy worry which to put into words. 🙂 Thank you, Kaykuala Hank.
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“…the spell of words once again asserted.” Especially like this line. Like also the idea of the clock chiming midnight and then the lull — which becomes a powerful space in time. I like this very much!
Yes. It’s like the clutter of thoughts in the morning breaks the spell of words at times, and in the lull of night, the words reassert their spell over me. 🙂 Glad you liked the poem very much, Lillian. Thank you.
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Oh how the night can be a bliss… usually I’m too tired though…
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It can be, and usually is, Bjorn. 🙂 I’m tired yes, but mostly, the words don’t care. 😉
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this is lovely the contrast with the activities of the hour, nicely juxtaposed
much love…
Yes. It happens more often than not, Gillena. 🙂 Thank you so much.
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then comes the storm of words….wonderful title too…
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Thank you, Sumana 🙂
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I agree with you COMPLETELY ! It’s this lull which, opens the floodgate of creativity and magic for me 🙂 Nightly hours ARE magically beautiful !
Loved it 🙂
Yes. The silence of the night is just perfect, Kokila. 🙂 Glad you loved it.
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true. My world comes alive only then…
dances.
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🙂 Yeah. Quite a few worlds come alive only then, I suppose. Thank you, Gazal. 😀
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LOVE the quote, and the piece. “the spell of words,” indeed.
Glad you loved the quote and the poem, De Jackson. 🙂
I can see how that would be atmospheric. I like early morning myself.
I love early mornings too, just that I’m a bit lazy to wake up at times. 😛 😉 Thank you, Debi.
The silence of those midnight hours–a wonderful time for creativity. Beautiful.
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One of, if not the best time, Victoria. 🙂 Thank you.
Reading this makes me feel like it was written for a night owl 🙂
Brilliant!
Yes. I know. It’s written for me.
Glad you liked the poem, Dhivya. 🙂
That did tell an entire story! 😀
That was the intent, Pixie. 🙂
I like the juxtaposition of sounds and silence.
Glad you liked the poem, Kerry. 🙂
Very well done!
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Thank you, Mama Zen. 🙂
I am a midnight writer. In the quiet of night my mind is free to create. Fabulous piece!
Thank you, fellow midnight writer Susie. 😉 Glad yo felt it fabulous!
I love that quote and what a beautiful poem, Vinay. We need that silence to allow our thoughts to be heard and written down.
Thank you, Gayle. Glad you loved the quote too, it is now one of my favorites. Silence helps the thoughts to be clear, I feel. 🙂
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I tend to collect thoughts throughout the day but yes, writing when everything is quiet is necessary for the words to be asserted as you put it.
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The noise of the day tends to collect as thoughts, even for me. But writing comes out better at night, mostly. 😀 Thanks, Sreedeep.
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I love the quiet of the night for writing. Lack of distractions leaves space for thoughts and inspiration. You have captured that feeling here. 🙂
Yes! The night is just right for writing, even for me. Thank you, Mish. 🙂
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Ah.. yes.. UniCoRn.. 2am affect..
when waves of bRain
settle down from
Beta to
Alpha
to twiliGht
Theta creative
states.. worries
gOne.. miNd fLows..
MaGic MiNeDaLive aGaiN..:)
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Thanks 🙂