A bit of Solipsism
The quality of being very self-centered or self-ish, is sometimes good for the soul. Obsession. Villanelle.
Villanelle of Solipsism
I turn within myself ~ myself becoming my entire whole,
The mirrors all bend ~ displaying the beauty that I seek,
A selfish silence ensues ~ self admiration garnishing my soul.
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The outer voices fade, ceding me control,
Their endless chatter thins, their echoes weak,
I turn within myself ~myself becoming my entire whole,
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The self, a lantern lit against the shoal,
Its flame may flicker, yet it will not fade,
A selfish silence ensues ~ self admiration garnishing my soul.
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Though some may call it pride, a heavy toll,
I find in solitude the truths unique,
I turn within myself ~ myself becoming my entire whole,
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No greater gift than hearing self’s parole,
The inner tide, the language deep and sleek,
A selfish silence ensues~ self admiration garnishing my soul.
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So let me guard this inward, secret role,
The world may wait while I, alone, still speak:
I turn within myself ~ myself becoming my entire whole,
A selfish silence ensues~ self admiration garnishing my soul.
About the Creator
Antoni De'Leon
Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content. (Helen Keller).
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Comments (7)
The closing refrain lands with power self reflection as both sanctuary and strength. A beautifully crafted exploration of inner truth.
One must be able to like and love oneself before liking and loving anybody else. Good job.
Ah my! I feel my self=ish soul rising today, I embrace it wholeheartedly...myself becoming my entire whole. Love the idea, freeing of the selfish me.
Such a beautifully reflective villanelle. The repetition works so well here.
"No greater gift than hearing self’s parole," Oh wow, that line was so deep. Loved your poem!
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Thoroughly enjoyed this!!!
Empowering. Excellent work, Antoni!!!