A Quiet Place

Seasoned eyes, see both the past and present.
Bookended between times now out of mind.
A tattered soul recalls a steep ascent.
Experiences; a life intertwined.
Understand that time cares not, how it’s spent. 

All the times, those of good and those of bad.
The highs and lows between love and sorrow.
What’s known of joy came from being sad.
Hearts rejoicing; in what is tomorrow.
Hope to come, dismisses all that was had. 

The toughest of paths; self-discovery, 
leads the wanderer to a quiet place.
Beneath, leaves and limbs, silence covers thee.
It’s here with himself; he comes face to face. 
No greater bliss than one’s recovery.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 10/31/2022 1:42:00 AM
Some fine lines in this excellent poem, congratulations on your placement
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Dill Dennison
Date: 11/9/2022 10:15:00 PM
Thank you
Date: 10/30/2022 2:12:00 PM
Excellent write, I really liked "time cares not how it's spent". Congrats on a fantastic poem!
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Dill Dennison
Date: 11/9/2022 10:15:00 PM
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Date: 10/30/2022 12:18:00 PM
I like the same line as Jeff, "What's known of joy came from being sad." Great writing Dill. :) Congratulations on your win!
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Dill Dennison
Date: 11/9/2022 10:14:00 PM
Thank you
Date: 10/30/2022 9:33:00 AM
I have a quiet place where I can be alone with my thoughts. It clears the cobwebs from the corners of my mind. Congratulations on your winning entry, Dill.
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Dill Dennison
Date: 11/9/2022 10:14:00 PM
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Date: 10/30/2022 8:59:00 AM
Superb writing, Dill. Very deserving. I was so happy to see your poem rise to this level in my Quintain (Sicilian) contest. Congratulations!
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Dill Dennison
Date: 11/9/2022 10:14:00 PM
Thank you!
Date: 10/11/2022 7:34:00 PM
"What's known of joy came from being sad" - write on. I connected with this poem completely.
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Dill Dennison
Date: 10/12/2022 2:21:00 PM
I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading
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