This one is dedicated to my dad who has been on the other side for the last 8 years never to return ever again...
“Answered By Silence” (A Sonnet for my father)
Northern star had changed its position
When the moonlight was on that vacant bed
Somewhere there was a stilly submission
An aching void infinitely spread
His arms upon the arms of his black chair
His finger tips on that sash of window
Then all faded into the lifeless air
Air left to breathe for his woeful widow
Stranded silence strangled the cold blue night
There it was like an unuttered fable
But no miracle came to pass the light
Through that half glass of water on table
Memory replaced his sacred presence
And all the tears were answered by silence
Written on the night of the 7th of January,2011
©Munia Khan 2011
mamta agarwal
the theme, form, images, tone, rhythm, rhyme are so evocative and full of poignancy. sense of emptiness, silence, compassion for your mother, resignation- strike a chord. You are not absorbed in your own grief and loss. an amazing tribute, you couldn't picked a better form to pay a tribute to your father. a deep cry in the heart which no one can hear is Answered by silence
the theme, form, images, tone, rhythm, rhyme are so evocative and full of poignancy. sense of emptiness, silence, compassion for your mother, resignation- strike a chord. You are not absorbed in your own grief and loss. an amazing tribute, you couldn't picked a better form to pay a tribute to your father. a deep cry in the heart which no one can hear is Answered by silence
cyclopseven
True enough, in the absence of the loved ones, only in memory we can find solace.
True enough, in the absence of the loved ones, only in memory we can find solace.
Nilotpal Sarmah
A touching sonnet; Beautiful.
A touching sonnet; Beautiful.
Bob Blackwell
This is a beautiful tribute to your Father, 'all the tears were answered by silence' My own mother died ten years ago and I picked up this lovely verse in an Abbey, it still helps today. It is not all of it just the beginning and the end. I will send you the complete one if you would like it. Henry Scott Holland the canon of St Pauls Cathedral wrote "Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we still are.....Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well"
This is a beautiful tribute to your Father, 'all the tears were answered by silence' My own mother died ten years ago and I picked up this lovely verse in an Abbey, it still helps today. It is not all of it just the beginning and the end. I will send you the complete one if you would like it. Henry Scott Holland the canon of St Pauls Cathedral wrote "Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we still are.....Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well"
spysgrandson
GREAT title and great work! not only a touching tribute, but also a fine poem (my father died 8 years ago as well...)
GREAT title and great work! not only a touching tribute, but also a fine poem (my father died 8 years ago as well...)
prathap suthan
that's beautiful. written truth. thank you.
that's beautiful. written truth. thank you.
Philip
A very well penned Sonnet my dear.May God bless your father's spirit.
A very well penned Sonnet my dear.May God bless your father's spirit.
Susan Jarvis
Heartfelt, wistful and special. :)
Heartfelt, wistful and special. :)
Nikunj
speaks volumes about the bond and the memories that you cherish ...true that silence answers many a questions that the time hasn't been able to answer ...
speaks volumes about the bond and the memories that you cherish ...true that silence answers many a questions that the time hasn't been able to answer ...
C. P. Sharma
Memory replaced his sacred presence And all the tears were answered by silence Nostalgic and touching lines.
Memory replaced his sacred presence And all the tears were answered by silence Nostalgic and touching lines.
Karin Anderson
Your bittersweet poem draws me in the soul of your poetry, and I not only appreciate the deep emotion it evokes, but the crafting that has gone into its begetting. Superb penning dear Munia and so wonderful to read your poetry again~~~
Your bittersweet poem draws me in the soul of your poetry, and I not only appreciate the deep emotion it evokes, but the crafting that has gone into its begetting. Superb penning dear Munia and so wonderful to read your poetry again~~~
Alison Cassidy
I agree with Paul. When we are forced, by poetic convention, to keep a tight rein on one's poetic choices, the creative soul can truly stretch its wings. A heart-felt and poignant expression of love and acceptance. Your final couplet is especially fine. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
I agree with Paul. When we are forced, by poetic convention, to keep a tight rein on one's poetic choices, the creative soul can truly stretch its wings. A heart-felt and poignant expression of love and acceptance. Your final couplet is especially fine. Love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
erik99
I sometimes think it strange that the strict rules of a form such as this can express such deep emotions, but the requirements of a fixed rhyme scheme can often control the feelings and give them a shape. Very well done.
I sometimes think it strange that the strict rules of a form such as this can express such deep emotions, but the requirements of a fixed rhyme scheme can often control the feelings and give them a shape. Very well done.
11Confessions
This heartfelt write rings from your heart... I am sorry for your loss.
This heartfelt write rings from your heart... I am sorry for your loss.
sonetta
such a beautiful picture this makes...your love for your father shines through this heart-touching verse....the years that have passed hasn't lessened the impact....
such a beautiful picture this makes...your love for your father shines through this heart-touching verse....the years that have passed hasn't lessened the impact....
Sandra Martyres
A lovely dedication to your dear father Munia..He would have been proud of you...
A lovely dedication to your dear father Munia..He would have been proud of you...
Meggie Gultiano
And all tears were answered by silence ................................ like me, i lost my father too..and I can relate . Your last line deeply moved me..I can only shed a tear each day in silence whenever i will miss my father.. A beautiful loving tribute Munia..this brought tears from my eyes. Thank you my dearest friend for sharing
And all tears were answered by silence ................................ like me, i lost my father too..and I can relate . Your last line deeply moved me..I can only shed a tear each day in silence whenever i will miss my father.. A beautiful loving tribute Munia..this brought tears from my eyes. Thank you my dearest friend for sharing
Leslie Alexis
beautifully written lady. smile
beautifully written lady. smile
Fay Slimm
Memory replaces presence of flesh but spirit dwells always to comfort remaining ones - - a wonderful tribute to a much missed father dear Munia.
Memory replaces presence of flesh but spirit dwells always to comfort remaining ones - - a wonderful tribute to a much missed father dear Munia.
Raju Baruah
Memory replaced his sacred presence And all tears were answered by silence... beautiful verse...really a precious piece ...an emotive dedication..
Memory replaced his sacred presence And all tears were answered by silence... beautiful verse...really a precious piece ...an emotive dedication..
James T. Adair
So sad....but the memory is strong and he's still thought of...his presence felt in silence. Very sad to think about.
So sad....but the memory is strong and he's still thought of...his presence felt in silence. Very sad to think about.
Sana Rose
Such a poignant poem to your father... lovely write and yes, I am sure he's proud of you... and may his soul be in peace..
Such a poignant poem to your father... lovely write and yes, I am sure he's proud of you... and may his soul be in peace..
Kamala
A lovely heart felt read...a dedication touching the heart. Images rolls on.
A lovely heart felt read...a dedication touching the heart. Images rolls on.
magnolia
beautiful touching read, and a fine tribute to your father. Maggie
beautiful touching read, and a fine tribute to your father. Maggie
Kesav V Easwaran
good sonnet Munia...a touching tribute you pay to your dad...vivid visuals you create therein
good sonnet Munia...a touching tribute you pay to your dad...vivid visuals you create therein
Sylvia Marquetta
a heartfelt touching poem of your father.......we miss them when they have gone on, I do too.
a heartfelt touching poem of your father.......we miss them when they have gone on, I do too.
T A Ramesh
Nice sonnet to read, my friend!
Nice sonnet to read, my friend!
Lovely imagery and a touchy write.