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A Quiet Place

A quiet place where I can meditate
Is clearly a must in my life, as of late,
Preferably in a canopy of tall trees
Free from insects, particularly bees!
Where I can shut out raucous voices
The constant drum of traffic noises,
And let my mind range far and wide
Or simply think of nothing … inside
My mind resting in contemplation
Communing peacefully in God’s creation. 

Written July 15, 2022
submitted to "A Quiet Place" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Mystic Rose Rose

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Jenna Logan Date: 7/18/2022 9:53:00 AM A quiet place is essential to me. I need a sanctuary in which I feel safe from everything and everyone. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 7/18/2022 11:35:00 AM Me, too. Of course, living alone in my little home, I can pretty much shut out everything anytime I want.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 7/17/2022 10:19:00 PM I love that you know how to still yourself, and have an internal quiet place. I am shocked that so few do. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 7/18/2022 8:31:00 AM I think it's so important, Caren. I suspect you lose yourself when you are painting.

Deb M Date: 7/16/2022 12:27:00 AM I ditto Shirleys words Milton….a beautiful calming serene poem. Debx Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 7/16/2022 9:17:00 AM Thank you so much, Deb. I really appreciate your heartfelt response to my poem.

Shirley Hawkins Date: 7/15/2022 8:46:00 PM Your lovely poem would be the best medicine to help heal any troubled mind or tangled brain in these worrisome times. A strong contender for the contest. Serene and restful. Take care, Milt. Shirley Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 7/16/2022 9:17:00 AM Shirley, thanks so much for your thoughtful and kind comment on my poem. I really appreciated your read and your thoughts.

Michael Tor Date: 7/15/2022 8:30:00 PM Great place to unwind Milton. We all need a place like this. Nicely written. Enjoy your weekend... Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 7/16/2022 9:18:00 AM Indeed, we do, Michael. Thanks so much for your thoughts on this poem. I really appreciate it. Have a wonderful weekend.

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 7/15/2022 8:05:00 PM The words of your poem evoke such peace and serenity, Milton. It's wonderful to escape once in a while, to a beautiful place that you love. This poem is an excellent contest contender. Good luck. :) Login to Reply Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 7/16/2022 11:13:00 AM I am glad I made your day, Milton. I will follow your advice this weekend. Thank you so much for your appreciation of my poem. :) L Milton Hankins Date: 7/16/2022 9:19:00 AM Thank you so much, Evelyn. I always love hearing from you because you make my day. Have a marvelous weekend. Do some things you really enjoy. BTW, your latest poem on the "purple" theme was exceptional. I loved it!

Ann Foster Date: 7/15/2022 7:12:00 PM a canopy of tall trees... sounds like a lovely place. Great stuff... Ann Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 7/15/2022 7:47:00 PM Thanks, Ann.

Natasha L Scragg Date: 7/15/2022 2:45:00 PM A beautiful, tranquil poem with lovely soothing rhythm. The poem itself feels like a quiet peaceful place. :-) Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 7/15/2022 2:57:00 PM Thanks, Natasha. That's kind of what I hoped for, so thinks for affirming it.

Jeff Kyser Date: 7/15/2022 2:11:00 PM This is very nice. Not everyone is for solitude, but I find I enjoy it very much. Glad you're able to do that! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 7/15/2022 2:13:00 PM Jeff, it's a beautiful thing. I believe, for the first time in my life, I have been able to go to a quiet place and do...absolutely nothing! I only wish I had been able to do so sooner, and I probably could have saved myself from a lot of stress, aggravation, and health problems!