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SOLITUDE'S SERENADE.

Finding Harmony in the Quiet Moments.

By Johnpaul Okwudili Published about a month ago 3 min read
SOLITUDE'S SERENADE.
Photo by Keegan Houser on Unsplash


In the quiet of the morning, before the world stirs,
I find a moment of stillness,
A space where solitude sings its serene song,
A melody woven with threads of silence.

The first light of dawn seeps through my window,
A gentle caress of warmth and promise,
Illuminating the dust motes that dance
In the hush of the new day.

I sit by the window, a cup of tea cradled in my hands,
The steam rising in delicate tendrils,
A ghostly waltz that echoes the tranquility
Of this solitary moment.

Outside, the world is slowly waking,
Birdsong piercing the stillness with its clear notes,
A prelude to the symphony of the day,
Yet here, in my sanctuary, I remain untouched.

The walls of my room hold the echoes of my thoughts,
Each one a whisper in the grand serenade,
A chorus of reflections, dreams, and memories,
A testament to the beauty found in being alone.

In solitude, I hear the unspoken words,
The gentle murmur of my soul's desires,
A dialogue with myself, uninterrupted,
A conversation that nourishes and heals.

I walk through my garden, each step deliberate,
Feeling the earth beneath my feet,
The connection to something ancient and grounding,
A reminder of the simplicity in just being.

The flowers greet me with their silent presence,
Their colors vibrant in the morning light,
Each petal a note in solitude's serenade,
Each bloom a part of the harmonious whole.

I breathe in the fragrance of jasmine and rose,
Their scents mingling in the cool air,
A sensory symphony that speaks of renewal,
Of the cycles of growth and decay.

The trees stand tall, their leaves rustling softly,
A background chorus to the song of solitude,
Their branches reaching skyward,
A testament to strength and endurance.

I find a bench beneath the oak,
Its ancient boughs offering shade and comfort,
A perfect place to sit and listen
To the serenade of the quiet.

Here, the mind wanders freely,
Untethered by the demands of the world,
Exploring the landscapes of imagination,
Charting the territories of the heart.

Solitude is not loneliness,
But a companion, a muse,
A space where creativity flows unhindered,
Where inspiration finds fertile ground.

In the embrace of solitude, I write,
Words spilling onto the page like a gentle stream,
Each one a drop in the river of expression,
Each line a part of the serenade's verse.

The pen moves effortlessly,
Guided by the inner voice,
Unrushed, unforced,
A natural rhythm emerging from within.

The afternoon sun casts long shadows,
Marking the passage of time,
Yet here, in this moment,
Time feels expansive, infinite.

I close my eyes and listen
To the heartbeat of the earth,
The distant hum of life,
The subtle symphony of solitude.

In this stillness, I find clarity,
A deeper understanding of myself,
A connection to the essence of being,
A glimpse of the eternal in the present.

As the day wanes, the colors of dusk
Paint the sky in hues of amber and violet,
A visual crescendo to solitude's serenade,
A reminder of the beauty in transitions.

The first stars appear, twinkling like notes
In the cosmic melody,
Their light a testament to the vastness of the universe,
To the endless possibilities that lie beyond.

I light a candle and sit by its glow,
The flame dancing softly,
Casting flickering shadows on the walls,
A quiet partner in the evening's song.

The world outside grows silent,
Night's blanket wrapping it in calm,
And here, in the cocoon of solitude,
I feel a profound peace.

For in solitude, I am whole,
A complete symphony of thought and feeling,
A harmony of light and dark,
A serenade that speaks to the soul.

I lie down, letting the day's reflections
Settle like autumn leaves,
Each one a part of the larger tapestry,
Each one a note in the ongoing serenade.

Sleep comes gently,
A lullaby sung by the night,
A continuation of the day's quiet song,
A bridge to the dreams that await.

In the embrace of solitude, I find myself,
A soul dancing to its own rhythm,
A heart singing its own song,
A life lived in harmony with the serenade of silence.

And as I drift into the realm of dreams,
The serenade of solitude follows,
A comforting presence, a guiding light,
A reminder that in the quiet, we find our true selves.

So let the world turn and the days pass,
For in the stillness of solitude,
I have found a sanctuary,
A place where the soul can breathe and sing.

In solitude's serenade, I am free,
Unbound by time, unburdened by the noise,
A part of the eternal melody,
A note in the infinite song of existence.

And as the dawn approaches once more,
I welcome the new day with open arms,
Ready to dance again with the shadows,
To listen once more to the serenade of solitude.

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  • Esala Gunathilakeabout a month ago

    Fine work, liked it.

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