Out here I am weightless, or grounded, or both. Smooth, cool grass curling up around my heels, filtered between my toes, flittering softly. Darkness above me and here below. I brush my own shoulders lightly for just a touch of warmth—an inside connection to the “outside” me which I think must surely appear as if crumbling in panic, in crisis, in chaos. But I’m not and I don’t. “Outsiders” even say I look like I am holding it all together. But it’s not me who is doing the holding. I am held. Again, and again, and again, and still. Silence is breathing about me in words the “outside” me hears inwardly. Flowing, like prayers. My eyes adjust to a myriad of twinkling lights. Be still. And know.
a river of starlight
the stillness of knowing
He hears me, too
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10
© 2026 Jennifer Wagner
dVerse Haibun Monday: Silence
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What a wonderfully grateful and appreciative prayer - Jae
ReplyDeleteWhere to begin! It's amazing, so peaceful, stunning and a reflection of God's great love and power. One of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteAlthough they are light years away, the stars keep us grounded. A beautiful haibun, Jennifer.
ReplyDeleteTo be held by such silence.... such wonderful comfort
ReplyDeleteAmazing poem!
ReplyDeleteAh, I needed this. This peace that passes understanding. Somehow you made it palpable in the dichotomy of the "in and out," the dark night and the "twinkling lights," the holding and "the being held." This is a psalm of Presence, Jennifer. I love it. 🙏🏽♥️
ReplyDeleteIn His presence, under the stars...a silent peace. Wonderful write!
ReplyDeleteA stunning study of silence, and being held.
ReplyDeleteWow, Jennifer! That was beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYvette M Calleiro :-)
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