Silence Among the Lilies: A Summer Sonnet
She walks in silence among the lilies
dressed in white against the purple twilight
as verse and chapter fade into the night,
lost chords of song, unfinished symphonies,
jigsaw puzzles of life’s perplexities —
time to let go what once was held so tight
let darkest hours await for gleams of light
when morning breaks with possibilities.
I bask in the linen warmth of summer
rejoicing with the creatures of the field
on a warm July I will remember
when doors closed shut, familiar pathways sealed
I look to topaz days of November
to start anew, heart’s joy will I not yield.
D. G. Vachal © 2024
Image by Ox Coffe @pixabay
lilies, sparrows and grass 
stunning prose…love this! 🌸🩷
Thank you so much, Susan!
just wow 🥺🥹😩 gorgeous writing
Thank you, Amesterlynn! Love you!
Love “the topaz days of November” especially. As always, love your poetry.🥰
Thank you so much, Ellen! So glad you love “the topaz days of November. ” 🥰
Much depth. Much meaning. Descriptive. Seeing behind the scenes. A future to be. Thanks Dee. Good writing.
Thank you so much, RJ, for your encouraging comments. I am touched to know that you see behind the scenes and words of this poem. All my best to you and have a blessed weekend ahead, my friend.
‘Let go’ is indeed difficult…but yes, it leads to better ‘opportunities’! Well written.
Thank you so much, Indira for stopping by and providing your thoughts on this piece. Much appreciated!