# The Art of Silence #

A meditative poem about embracing solitude not as absence, but as presence. It celebrates the inner peace that grows in silence— the art, wisdom, and joy found when one learns to simply be with oneself.
A gentle reminder that completeness begins within.

In quiet hours, I sit with me,
No rush, no race—just soul set free.
The world outside may twist and turn,
But here within, I slowly learn.

No need for noise to feel alive,
In stillness, I begin to thrive.
I greet the dawn with thoughtful grace,
A gentle smile upon my face.

My hands paint stories, bold and bright,
My words take flight in a silent night.
The mirror shows no age or line,
But strength and joy, both deeply mine.

I walk with me through every weather,
Past and present, hand in hand together.
I’m not alone—I am complete,
With every heartbeat, calm and sweet.

The stars above, my quiet friends,
Remind me life in stillness mends.
Each breath a song, serene, sincere,
Each moment precious, pure, and clear.

So let the restless cities roar,
I seek no more, I crave no more.
For peace resides where I belong—
Within myself, both soft and strong.

(Vijay Verma)
 www.retiredkalam.com



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  1. very nice .

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  2. This is absolutely breathtaking. Thank you for sharing this profound and beautifully crafted piece. It’s more than a poem; it’s a sanctuary of words.

    What strikes me most is how you’ve masterfully redefined solitude. You haven’t painted it as an emptiness to be endured, but as a fertile ground for becoming. The lines “I’m not alone—I am complete, / With every heartbeat, calm and sweet” are the very heart of this piece, a powerful declaration of self-sufficiency and inner wholeness.

    The imagery is both gentle and strong. “My hands paint stories, bold and bright, / My words take flight in a silent night” celebrates the boundless creativity that blooms in quietude. And the idea of walking with oneself “through every weather,” hand in hand with your own past and present, is a beautifully compassionate picture of self-acceptance and integration.

    It truly is “The Art of Silence.” You’ve captured the exquisite truth that the most profound peace isn’t found by adding something to our lives, but by courageously subtracting the noise to discover what was always there. This poem is a gentle, powerful reminder that our own company is not a last resort, but our greatest home.

    This will stay with me for a long time. A truly heartfelt and resonant piece.

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    • Thank you so very much for your deeply thoughtful and generous words. 🌷 I’m truly moved by the way you’ve engaged with the poem — not just by reading it, but by feeling it. Your reflection beautifully mirrors the spirit in which it was written — that solitude is not emptiness, but presence; not absence, but awakening.

      I’m grateful that the imagery and emotion resonated with you in this way. Your response itself reads like poetry — a meditation on stillness, creativity, and self-connection. 🙏✨

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  3. Very nicely done, V. The art of poetry is to say as much as possible with few words, and you’ve done well, here, my friend. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words, my friend. 🌷
      I truly appreciate your thoughtful observation — it means a lot coming from someone who understands the essence of poetry so well.

      I’m glad the piece resonated with you. Grateful for your support and for taking the time to read and share your reflections! 🙏✨

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  4. We need our quiet time. Great post, Vijay.

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  5. Great share, quiet time is always welcome. 🙂

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