The Face of Peace
(A Photo-inspired Poem)
The voice of worry reigns over
my jaded soul’s fitful attempts
to rest my eyes from the landscape
of my broken dreams in the forsaken
sky of busted wings; its discordant tune
humming a boisterous music that knows
no melody; chanting lyrics
that cut through the hope that resides
within me.
I fumble for the white handkerchief
to throw it into the arena
of my struggles. But then I get
a glimpse of you just lying in your cradle;
and suddenly, my lips refuse
to pronounce the name of surrender.
You sigh softly, allowing me to hear
the rhythm of your heart,
reminding me the texture of your love.
The discordant music fades,
now replaced by the hymn
of your praise.
I watch your face, the rise and fall
of your chest, not realizing I’m being hypnotized
to allow myself to be hugged
by the calmness of your peace.
I fold the handkerchief of defeat
and put it back to where I cannot
get it. I’ve no use for it now;
my wings are fixed once again
to soar toward the vast sky
of titanic hurdles.
I bend over, allowing myself
to drink in the softness
of your sighs.
Then I whisper:
“Thank you, Man Man, for
showing me the face of peace.”
//Sherma E. Benosa
27 August 2008; 10:50am
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September 30th, 2008 at 6:27 am
This is lovely!
September 30th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Hiya Rachel. I’m glad the poem speaks to you.
Have a great day!
October 1st, 2008 at 10:47 pm
I fold the handkerchief of defeat
and put it back to where I cannot
get it. I’ve no use for it now;
my wings are fixed once again
to soar toward the vast sky
of titanic hurdles.
I am praying for fixed wing to soar the hurdles.
Thank you, Sherma…beautiful words, once again. ;)
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October 2nd, 2008 at 8:01 pm
ang cute nya!!!
kids are the greatest!
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October 3rd, 2008 at 9:05 am
Thank you, Michelle. Warm hugs from the Philippines.
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October 5th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
hello gayyem, galeng ng poem mo. very inspiring. salamat sa pagdalaw sa blog ko. ngayon lang kita nadalaw kase matagal ako nawala sa sirkulasyon. keep it up
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October 14th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
kid’s adorable!!!
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tapos bigla mong gigisingin
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