Let not the words of my silence
engulf you with thoughts
that I am gone—
I am here
Despite the absence
of the warmth of my palms
upon your face
I am here—
Though my song is only
palpable in the coolness
of the summer breeze,
caught in the scent
of flowering meadows
I am here
Through the stealthy moments
while the verdant
leaves turn
from emerald to garnet,
topaz to platinum,
silver to earthen dust—
I am here,
I am always here.
by D. G. Vachal © 2014
Photography by Valery Chichkin – “At the End of the Day”
lilies, sparrows and grass 
Dee , the changing leaves from emerald thru to earthen dust – and the knowledge that love never ends – it is always with us. happy to read your beautiful words – K
Thank you, Kathleen. I appreciate so much the way you summarize these words. Yes, indeed, Love never ends — it is always with us. Dee
Dee so glad to see you again. The poem is wonderful
Thank you, Sandy. Wrote these words on a whim the other day..I’ve been away, and you’ve been missed…
Dee, it is so nice to see you here. Such a lovely and affirming poem, and somehow all the more profound after your long absence. Blessings–Vivian
Thank you, Vivian. It has been difficult, being away. Yes, it has been a long absence, and the longer I was away, the harder it was to come back. I am glad I took the plunge with this post today. It is like coming home. Blessings, Dee
“The words of my silence…” profound expression. Beautiful. Have missed your posts, Dee! God bless!
Thanks so much, Susan. Have missed your posts too! Blessings! Dee
Beautiful 🙂
Thank you, Rachna. Best wishes, Dee
Memories awaken, now they breathe again the delicious fragrance of your poetry.
Johnkul007
John, thank you, I am honored by your uplifting words. All my best, Dee
Dee, welcome back. Your lovely poem reminds me that He is with us until the end of the age and beyond. Beautiful as always.
Blessings ~ Wendy ❀
Dear Wendy, it brings me joy to know this poem reminds you of the everlasting presence of the Lord in our lives. God bless! Dee
Dee, welcome back. I have so missed your beautiful poems. They always speak as if from your heart (and am sure they are) into our hearts. And the line of “being away” I’m sure is, too, and the poem weaves such vibrant colors and descriptive thoughts throughout.
Thank you so much, Joyce! It is wonderful to know that the words I speak from my heart speak to your heart. I am apt to using color a lot, a la Matisse, my favorite artist… so happy to be back, and hope not too sporadically, in spite of the pressures of work. Blessings, Dee
As always, Tita, your poems are very moving with a touch of melancholy and a pinch of introspection. Glad to know you’re writing once again!
Thank you Migs(?)!!! Didn’t know you had a blog on Economics!!! Am following you now! So proud of you! 🙂
Hello Tita! 🙂 Yes, it’s me. I’ve made it a point to practice featuring science articles related to Filipino everyday life by doing away with jargon. I touch a lot of controversial topics discussed by people online. Hope what I’m writing makes sense!
That’s wonderful, Migs! Of course, it makes a lot of sense. I look forward to reading your articles!
Breathtakingly beautiful Dee, the spiritual embrace of your words made my day even more beautiful! I love you my sister and know that this blessing was greatly appreciated! Spiritual hugs always!
Thank you so much, Wendell! Love you too, my brother, and I am overjoyed that these words brought blessings and spiritual embrace to you! I tremble with awe at God’s precious gifts that He has bestowed each of us, purposed to bring blessings to others. Spiritual hugs to you too, Wendell!
Thanks so much, Dee for the beauty, uplift, and hope your craft brings. Certainly missed these, All the best, _Rhenee
My dear Rhenee, I am blessed to know that these words brought beauty, uplift and hope to you. I miss you! I look forward to seeing you again soon! Blessings, Dee