The Art of Emptiness: A Poem on Life’s Fluted
Mawphniang Napoleon 1993 (Ri Bhoi)
In life's mosaic, threads of time entwine
Where melodies of moments softly wail
A flute of being, hollow yet divine
Its song through vacant spaces we unveil
Each note emerges from an empty well
In emptiness, potential softly dwells
Resonates in the soul, its secrets tell
A canvas filled with shades of light and dark
And when we master its uneven keys
With skilled hands, artistry does embark
A symphony of existence in the breeze
A tapestry of sound, the heart's release
In harmony, we find our inner peace
With every breath, the flute of life we blow
Each exhale shapes the tune of our desires
The wind, a songsmith's hand that deftly knows
To craft a melody from life's vast fires
In silence, we perceive its whispered choir
A discordant blend, an art we acquire
In dissonance, the truth we must admire
For through the holes, our passions interweave
The melody of life, we all conceive
Embracing every note, we learn to thrive
The hollow spaces resonate our plight
Yet in them lies the essence of our song
For emptiness is not the endless night
But fertile ground where dreams and hopes belong
Within the emptiness, we all belong
Each note a step, a ladder we ascend
In ascent, every sorrow we transcend
The melody, a tapestry of the heart
A symphony where life plays its own part
The tune of existence, each note's intent
In every gap, our dreams, their way to chart
The emptiness, a canvas to invent
In time, we find the rhythm of our soul
The pauses, silences, and empty spaces
They shape the music, making us feel whole
In dissonance, we find life's hidden graces
The art of breathing, a path to embrace
A canvas painted with emotions vast
And though life's flute may seem like a maze
Its empty holes reveal the lessons cast
So, let us play this flute with grace and ease
Embrace the emptiness, let our hearts release
For life is like a flute, and we are keys
Together, crafting melodies that please
In this grand symphony of light and shade
The music of existence boldly flows
Each note, a brushstroke in the artwork made
A vivid tapestry, life's song bestows
Embracing gaps, in them, our spirit grows
With every tune, we navigate the skies
The tune of living, with its ebbs and throes
In emptiness, our souls begin to rise
And as the flute of life we learn to play
Each note a chance, a choice we can explore
With every breath, we shape our own display
In every emptiness, there's something more
For life's like music, complex and profound
A puzzle with its notes both sharp and flat
We search for meaning in its sweetest sound
The melody of moments, where we're at
Through hollow spaces, life's grand tune is spat
Yet from the void, our destinies entwine
In life's irregularity, we're not trapped
But free to craft our narrative's design
The flute of time, we mold with our intent
With fingers deft, we play its varied keys
Its emptiness, a stage where we are meant
To paint our melodies, to find our ease
So, embrace the flute, its empty chambers wide
And listen to the echoes it conveys
For in its hollowness, there's naught to hide
Each gap's a canvas for our life's essays
With every note, our own unique phrase
In emptiness, we're granted space to soar
The melody of living, our own grace
In every gap, our aspirations roar
Life's flute is like a puzzle, we unfold
A masterpiece of music, unforeseen
Through empty spaces, stories yet untold
In every void, our futures lie between
And so, the flute of life, a wondrous thing
With irregularity, it weaves its tale
In empty spaces, melodies take wing
Each note, a moment where we can prevail
Embrace the hollowness, let it unveil
The artistry within the empty spaces
For life is like a flute, a vibrant trail
In emptiness, we find our truest graces
With every breath, a verse of our own song
In harmony, we learn to play our part
The empty notes, where we all do belong
Compose a life of beauty, from the heart
The flute of life, a metaphor for time
Its hollow chambers, stories yet untold
In emptiness, we search for the sublime
A melody of existence, dreams unfold
Each note a journey, an adventure bold
Through irregularity, we find our way
The tune of life, with mysteries to hold
In empty spaces, we let our spirits sway
As the flute's music flows through hollow reeds
The pauses, silences, create the beat
In emptiness, our unique path proceeds
A rhythm of existence, full and sweet
The orchestra of life, we all entreat
To let the emptiness its purpose show
Through dissonance and harmony, we meet
The melody of moments, where we go
In life's composition, we all have a role
The empty spaces, where our dreams take flight
With every breath, we fill the gaping hole
Embracing life's irregularity, its might
So, let the flute of life be your guide
Each note a choice, a chance to make your way
The emptiness, where your dreams reside
In every gap, your destiny awaits the day
Life's flute may have its holes and emptiness
But with skill and passion, we can mend
Each note a promise of our own finesse
To play the melodies that never end
In the grand orchestra, we find our place
In emptiness, our purpose comes to light
The melody of living, our saving grace
In every silence, dreams take flight
So, let the flute of life be your guide
Its irregularity a path to explore
Through empty spaces, you will not hide
In every gap, find treasures to implore
Embrace the hollowness, and play your part
Compose your song, a symphony so sweet
For life is like a flute, a work of art
In emptiness, our melodies complete
In every note, in every silent night
The flute of life's melody takes a leap
In irregularity, we find our light
In emptiness, our dreams, our secrets keep
So, let the flute of life be your guide
With each unique note, you'll find your way
In empty spaces, your dreams will abide
In every gap, your destiny will sway
Life's flute may have its holes and emptiness
But with care and skill, you'll make it play
Each note a promise, a chance to impress
To craft your melodies, in your own way
In the grand orchestra, find your grace
In emptiness, your purpose shining bright
The melody of living, a warm embrace
In every silence, dreams take flight
About this poem
The poem reflects on life as a musical journey, with the metaphor of a flute and its empty spaces representing the moments and opportunities that shape our existence. It highlights the beauty in irregularity and the potential found in emptiness. The verses emphasize the importance of embracing life's unique melodies and composing our own narratives, finding purpose in the gaps and spaces along the way.
Written on October 27, 2014
Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on October 29, 2023
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 6,247 |
Words | 1,233 |
Stanzas | 10 |
Stanza Lengths | 13, 10, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 32, 24 |
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