A Slice Of Paradise Poem by Valsa George
A Slice Of Paradise
Nestled in verdant woods,
on a low lying promontory,
The sequestered convent stood,
kissing the shadow of church steeples.
A safe haven to virgin grace,
A quiet abode!
Tranquil was the site
with a calm drowning the hubbub around.
Plants bowed under the weight of blooms
ready for offering at the altar in the shrine.
Dressed in dazzling white from top to toe,
and hoods in black, covering their heads,
Moved silent with easeful pace, the nuns,
like penguins, gliding over the ice.
Gently tip toed
to the chapel through the rear entrance,
The serenity of the scene,
overpowering the disquiet within,
Nothing of grandeur to arrest the eyes,
save a simple crucifix hung on the wall,
and a statue of Mary and Joseph at the side.
As I stood with folded hands,
Nothing did I see, but a gentle whisper heard,
filling me with a coolness, so delicate and beatific.
A riot of colours and gorgeous spires emerged,
and legions of angels gently falling in line.
I saw winged seraphs with bugles in hands,
singing hymns on end in quiescent, celestial notes.
How long did I bury my (self) in that blissful state?
Or was it a moment when time refused to budge?
Before me, I saw a slice of paradise unveiled,
a sight so radiant, never before beheld.
In the stillness, the song of birds from surrounding woods,
sifted down through the murmur of wafting winds.
Pleasant was the sensation that replenished the soul.
Deep it was and deeper than ever.
Sucked to the fill, the peace that exuded.
Lay afloat in the joy that welled.
It was a feel far too deep for words.
More appeasing than all the riches,
this famished world could offer.
Like a child cuddled in sweet embrace,
I felt sheltered from all storms and gales.
Trapping that celestial feel,
and wrapped in grace,
I stepped out from that serene calm,
into a busy boisterous world.
to remain a sea shell,
hiding an ocean within,
with a prayer that the waters that fill,
shall be the resurging waters of love.
I get the feel of visiting the place as I read. Imagery is vivid, words apt.
The celestial feel can in all probability transport one to a world of oblivion. The ills of the superfluous can oft times be given a panacea of the kind. The poem is noted for its prime literary glow sans a flip.
With you I too was transported to paradise! A grand out pouring of your over flowing emotions took me along! I could not but help being wrapped by your wonderful rendition! Kudos! Thanks for the poem.With warm regards, Chandra Thiagarajan
A lovely soothing landscape you drew about the chapel where I was dipped in peace in that quiet abode..... touched my heart
Before me, I saw a slice of paradise unveiled, a sight so radiant, never before beheld.....I loved this prudent expression.
A beautiful poem with a captivating title and superb imagery. A poetic gem that transports a reader to that one of a kind place where peace, love and beauty dwell. " It was a feel far too deep for words. More appeasing than all the riches, This famished world could offer." Brilliant lines from a well crafted and thought out poem.
A beautiful work dear mam... appreciate. Merry Christmas.. wish you and your beloved family peace and happiness!
A beautiful poem dear mam...liked it. Merry Christmas.. wish you and your beloved family peace and happiness!
I'm speechless in awe of your breathtaking talent Valsa, I was in paradise reading it with stunning imagery and a great sense of peace descended into my heart and soul!
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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Nice vision, nice thinking, nice description, nice language. So your poem wins four awards and the fifth is naturally a nice poem.