By @RWhiteAuthor
For today’s NaPoWriMo prompt, I wanted to capture the haunting weight of sound in stillness. Inspired by the way fog distorts noise and reshapes perception, this poem leans into rhyme and the echo of a singular, specific sound: the distant clang of an old buoy bell, calling out like a forgotten memory lost at sea.
đź“ťThe Bell Beyond the Fog
The sea is a mirror, dark and deep,
Where secrets drift and sailors sleep.
The fog rolls in, a muffled veil,
A ghostly hush on windless sail.
But through the gray, one sound breaks free,
The bell beyond, adrift at sea.
It tolls for none, it tolls for all,
A hollow chime, a siren’s call.
Its metal voice both sharp and low,
Knows every name the waves let go.
And when the dawn reclaims the shore,
That bell will sing of loss once more.
April is National Poetry Month, a time to celebrate the power of language and the music of the soul. Poetry, like music, offers a space for reflection, discord, and catharsis. 
You can discover a wide array of poetic voices taking part in National Poetry Writing Month by exploring the hashtag #NaPoWriMo across social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr. You’ll find writers of all backgrounds sharing their daily verses, prompts, and reflections throughout April. For a more curated experience, visit www.napowrimo.net, the official hub for the NaPoWriMo community, where a new prompt is posted daily along with featured poems from participants around the world. It’s a beautiful way to connect with fellow poets, spark creativity, and immerse yourself in a month-long celebration of poetry in motion.
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