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The Father’s Serenade

In the evening,

He starts singing,

Between two legs crossing,

Confessing sins through wording,

Merging silence with truths he's meeting,

His voice rippling as waves keep unfolding.
 

His serenade of the evening,

Filling the air in the name of healing,

Soothing birds in cages to sleeping

Letting clams breathe free from the drying,

A hymn calming the ocean’s surging.

And even babies stop crying,

While evil spirits are running.

 

He keeps forgiving,

Never judging,

His heart keeps aiming,

Toward God everlasting.

 

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Yanma Hidayah

Sun 19th Jan 2025 15:13

Thank you, @Hélène.

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Hélène

Sun 19th Jan 2025 12:51

A buoyant, beautiful poem, Yanma. Wow.

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Yanma Hidayah

Mon 13th Jan 2025 07:20

Thank you @Rolph for your kind words and thoughtful interpretation of the poem. I'm truly touched that the imagery and message resonated with you. Your feedback means a lot to me. Warm regards, Yanma

Rolph David

Sun 12th Jan 2025 14:27

Yanma,
The verses of your poem The Father’s Serenade beautifully portray a father’s song as a vessel for healing and connection. The imagery of calming oceans, soothing birds, and silencing cries conveys the universal power of his voice, transforming pain into peace.

The way his song ripples through the world, bringing solace and harmony, is deeply moving—a testament to the quiet strength of love and understanding. Thank you for sharing such a serene and uplifting piece!
Regards,
Rolph

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Yanma Hidayah

Sun 12th Jan 2025 14:17

Love to hear that, Thank you @Flyntland

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Flyntland

Sun 12th Jan 2025 14:14

I love the calm serenity and rhythm of this poem, it reads like a soothing lullaby.

Thank you

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