A Place of Zen

 find 
          your favorite spot; 
              a place of zen. 
  make yourself comfortable 
  s  e  p  e  r  a  t  e your mind 
        from life's challenges, 
         from negative stress, 
       from intrusive thoughts. 
        suspend all your woes. 
      breathe out toxic feelings. 
     fully surrender to tranquility. 
      be in harmony with nature, 
        be still in mind and body. 
      scan the world around you,
     then gently close your eyes.
as your thoughts start to wander, 
      imagine yourself lounging 
         at an imaginary beach, 
          facing a restless sea. 
      now, sit silently and listen... 
                to the seagulls 
 to the ebb and flow of the tides, 
     to the sound of your breath;
  deeply taking the moist sea air 
               into your lungs 
        and slowly exhale them. 
               make the most 
              of your idle time 
               in your place of 
                          zen.

              (Didactic/Imagism) 

Writing Challenge - Z words - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
Theme of choice: Zen
Date written: 05/13/2023
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Ashley Avatar
June 2, 2023 at 6:17 PM
Dear Edward, your persuasive poem brought me to a place of zen within the mindful beauty of your verse. Splendid imagery touches the senses and soothes mind, body and soul. I especially admired the way you separated the letters in the word “separate”, it was a lovely way to emphasize it! Congratulations for your wonderful win in Constance’s contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan
Ibeh Avatar
June 3, 2023 at 9:21 AM
Coming from someone I greatly admire, this means a lot! Thank you so much for the wonderful visit and congratulations, Susan:-)
Kendrick Avatar
May 16, 2023 at 3:35 AM
Congratulations on this winning work. Way to go. Sara
Ibeh Avatar
May 16, 2023 at 4:06 AM
Thank you very much, Sara:-)
La France Avatar
May 15, 2023 at 4:26 AM
Edward, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful poem with us in my Writing Challenge, excellent and congratulations. !
Ibeh Avatar
May 15, 2023 at 10:06 AM
Thank you very much for the congratulations and my placement, dear Constance:-) Most obliged.
Congratulations on your great win in the Contest...Edward.
Ibeh Avatar
May 15, 2023 at 10:07 AM
Thank you very much indeed, Alfonso!:-)
Peck Avatar
May 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM
Very lovely, Edward. As I read, I could feel my shoulders relaxing. Congratulations!
Ibeh Avatar
May 14, 2023 at 8:04 PM
Thank you very much, Ann:-)
Allison Avatar
May 14, 2023 at 2:36 PM
what a peaceful poem I have a sense of calm reading it, many congrats on your win Edward:-) hugs Jan xx
Ibeh Avatar
May 14, 2023 at 8:04 PM
Thank you very much, Jan:-)
Fowler Avatar
May 14, 2023 at 7:30 AM
Congratulations on your win Edward! :)
Ibeh Avatar
May 14, 2023 at 8:03 PM
Thank you very much, Linda:-)
Andresen Avatar
May 14, 2023 at 7:03 AM
- Back with a congratulations, Edward :) - hugs
Ibeh Avatar
May 14, 2023 at 8:03 PM
Thanks again, Ann-Lise:-)
Pandit Avatar
May 13, 2023 at 4:41 PM
Very calming influence of these Zen like words you convey: now, sit silently and listen... to the seagulls to the ebb and flow of the tides, to the sound of your breath...A sure win for you.
Ibeh Avatar
May 14, 2023 at 8:02 PM
Thank you very much, Vijay:-)
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 13, 2023 at 2:37 PM
Hello Edward, This is exactly what i do when I do the Zen. Meditation is relaxing a person feels peaceful. Enjoy your weekend. Blessings my friend. /Darlene\
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 15, 2023 at 4:25 AM
Hello Edward, I hope you had a very nice weekend. You are welcome my friend. blessings. /Darlene\
Ibeh Avatar
May 14, 2023 at 8:01 PM
Thank you very much, Darlene:-)
Andresen Avatar
May 13, 2023 at 2:16 PM
- A meaningful and lovely poem, Edward - Best wishes - Have a great weekend :) -
Ibeh Avatar
May 13, 2023 at 2:22 PM
Thank you very much, Anne-Lise:-)
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