A Quiet Place

The velvet blanket of night gently lifts
                                  revealing a gauzy veil of gray,
                     seduced by the morning sun, usurping the day;
                 water ripples through the breeze, it hums and shifts.

                             In marshy bogs of clustered coves,
                           amongst the cattails and slender reeds
                       schools of fish gather, in their quest to breed; 
                       graceful herons meditate in a protracted pose.

                          The stillness of the morning serenades  
                        the dreamy sail boats waltzing on the lake;
                           balanced and smooth leaving no wake,
                         the voice of peace and serenity pervades.



Date: July 17,2022
For: A Quiet Place Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Mystic Rose Rose
Placed 3rd in the contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 7/25/2022 3:36:00 PM
Are you sure your not an artist too, cuz this reads like a perfect painting, congrats on your 3rd place win, thanks for joining :)
Login to Reply
Calasibetta Avatar
Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 7/25/2022 3:59:00 PM
I have dappled in art but I do my best imagery with words. Thanks so much for the honor of being on the podium. XO P
Date: 7/25/2022 9:49:00 AM
Paulette, I can see shy you placed high on the contest as out Quiet Please is like velvet to read! The Mind's Eye is definitely at peace after reading it! Happy Monday xxoo
Login to Reply
Calasibetta Avatar
Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 7/25/2022 9:52:00 AM
Glad to have brightened your Monday, Mike~thanks for stopping by. :)Paulette
Date: 7/24/2022 8:26:00 AM
Such a lovely serene scene. Congrats for your win
Login to Reply
Calasibetta Avatar
Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 7/24/2022 2:37:00 PM
Glad you felt the serenity of this peaceful place. Thanks for stopping by to comment. :)Paulette
Date: 7/24/2022 3:14:00 AM
Lovely place I wish was near to escape into Paulette. Thank you for taking me there. Wonderfully written. God bless you today and enjoy the rest of your weekend. Glad I stopped by to read this gem of yours...
Login to Reply
Calasibetta Avatar
Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 7/24/2022 2:38:00 PM
Your complimentary comments warm my heart. I am glad you enjoyed the trip..... :)Paulette
Date: 7/22/2022 10:21:00 AM
It seems the risen sun sends warm waves of mellow mists to brightens the path before you. Lovely rhyme
Login to Reply
Calasibetta Avatar
Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 7/22/2022 4:01:00 PM
Robert, thank you for stopping by to comment~glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette
Date: 7/21/2022 1:24:00 PM
Paulette, a beautiful poem and congratulations on your win, (I sent you a soup mail) blessings ~Constance
Login to Reply
Calasibetta Avatar
Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 7/21/2022 5:16:00 PM
Constance, thank you for your comment and yes, I have addressed the Soup Mail. Blessings,Paulette
Date: 7/21/2022 9:06:00 AM
Gorgeous imagery, Paulette. I see it's a winner, well deserved. Congrats.
Login to Reply
Calasibetta Avatar
Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 7/21/2022 12:22:00 PM
Andrea, thank you for your kind comment. I was honored to have been on the podium. :)Paulette
Date: 7/20/2022 9:35:00 PM
Yay! It is a top winner. So happy to see this beauty get a podium win Paulette. Congratulations! Blessings xxoo
Login to Reply
Calasibetta Avatar
Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 7/21/2022 4:52:00 AM
Connie, thank you for your kind complimentary comment. :)Paulette
Date: 7/20/2022 7:16:00 PM
Early morning is the most enchanting time of serene quietude !You have brought its effect through the use of striking images. Congratulations on your great win, Paulette !
Login to Reply
Calasibetta Avatar
Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 7/21/2022 4:58:00 AM
Hi Valsa, thank you for your complimentary comments, especially your usage of the word 'enchanting'....it is indeed n enchanting time of day especially with the serenity of a lake surrounded by the wonders of mother nature. :)Paulette
Date: 7/20/2022 4:58:00 PM
Congratulations on your Superb winning poem, Paulette. You deserve it because you penned a beautiful poem with stunning imagery.
Login to Reply
Calasibetta Avatar
Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 7/21/2022 4:56:00 AM
Laasad, thank you; as I have said before, your comments make me a foot taller. Blessings, Paulette
Date: 7/20/2022 4:44:00 PM
Congratulations on your beautiful winning poem, Paula……it is a lovely scene. SuZ
Login to Reply
Calasibetta Avatar
Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 7/21/2022 4:59:00 AM
Thank you Suzanne~glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette
Date: 7/20/2022 4:30:00 PM
a very peaceful and beautiful place you have described, your poetry made it real if it wasn't already
Login to Reply
Calasibetta Avatar
Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 7/21/2022 5:01:00 AM
Frederic, thank you for stopping by to comment~yes, there is so much peace in nature. (it seems your photo, is just that~on a lake surrounded by nature. Lovely. :)Paulette
Date: 7/20/2022 2:57:00 PM
Wonderful writing. I love it. God bless you sweet friend. Love, Gina
Login to Reply
Calasibetta Avatar
Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 7/21/2022 4:55:00 AM
Gina, thank you for such a complimentary comment. Blessings, Paulette
Date: 7/20/2022 2:31:00 PM
Early morning has long been the quiet time I enjoy the most. This morning my skies were not gray, but a lovely comingling of pink, yellow and peach. Congratulations on your winning spot, Paulette.
Login to Reply
Calasibetta Avatar
Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 7/21/2022 4:54:00 AM
Hi Jenna, yes, sometimes the skies are colorful and yet the misty mornings over the lake are enchanting too. Thanks for stopping by to comment.")Paulette
Date: 7/20/2022 1:43:00 PM
Congratulations on this win. A beautiful write. Today, be blessed with your win...........
Login to Reply
Calasibetta Avatar
Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 7/20/2022 2:20:00 PM
Thank you Paula, glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette
Date: 7/20/2022 1:50:00 AM
This peaceful poem is so lovely Paulette. I love the imagery that so artfully engages the mind with serenity. I hope this is a top winner for you. Blessings xxoo
Login to Reply
Calasibetta Avatar
Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 7/20/2022 4:28:00 AM
Connie, thank you for your complementary comment; glad I was able to bring the serenity to the page. :)Paulette
Date: 7/19/2022 1:56:00 PM
utterly beautiful, Paulette. Thanks for your kind words on Cinder Girl. The movie is called 6 Days of Sistine. Cinder Girl is one of 22 poems inside the movie. I feel so blessed to have ever posted that poem over here on Soup.
Login to Reply
Calasibetta Avatar
Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 7/20/2022 4:26:00 AM
I am so elated by your comment ……it means a lot to me! Also, thank you for the name of the movie….going to try and watch tonight. :)Paulette
Date: 7/18/2022 1:23:00 AM
The stillness of the morning serenades. What a lovely line that inspires us to sit had rest.
Login to Reply
Calasibetta Avatar
Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 7/18/2022 4:20:00 AM
Yes, the morning,so serene it does give us the comfort to "sit" and pause. Thanks for stopping by. :)Paulette
Date: 7/17/2022 5:35:00 PM
A lovely quiet place, Paulette. Good luck in the contest. You're imagery is fantastic! Bill
Login to Reply
Calasibetta Avatar
Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 7/18/2022 4:19:00 AM
Thank you Bill~glad you like it. :)Paulette
Date: 7/17/2022 2:12:00 PM
A wondrous balance of natural subtleties, Paulette, extolling the season's advents! The best to you my friend, Aloha~William
Login to Reply
Calasibetta Avatar
Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 7/17/2022 3:16:00 PM
Thank you for your complimentary comments! :)Paulette
Date: 7/17/2022 12:44:00 PM
A lovely piece penned so excellently Paulette, with good rhyme and flow too as well as showing how good it is to have a quiet place. Blessings always,Gordon
Login to Reply
Calasibetta Avatar
Paulette Calasibetta
Date: 7/17/2022 3:16:00 PM
So glad you enjoyed it and your complimentary comments delighted me! :)Paulette
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetics
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
Store
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter