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A Walk In Solitude

A walk-in solitude, putting one foot
over the other, stepping over roots
to listen to the flutes of nature lutes
and silent subtle shift that are afoot.

Away from mental incessant chatter,
solace for the fractious mind. A matter
of time, a sense of elation scatter
and the will to feel the fatigue shatter.

A shaded path tucked away in slumber 
in surrounding walls of dark and umber
trees, woody vines, shrubs, and beast that lumber
a realm of nirvana in poised wonder.

Sitting on the ashen limbs and trendless
full of sculptured green, wood thrush nest, restless.
In air a reward glimmer of breathless
hope in a grove of balm doth shine zestless.

Treading determinedly upward, the tree
sunshade is thinning, revealing a sea
of cadet blue sky, glorious to see.
Leaving the world behind upon the breeze.


7/29/2018

Poetry Contest: For Your Poetry Journal
Sponsored by: Dear Heart a.k.a. Broken Wings 
5.  A walk in Solitude / Rhyme
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Gentry Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 7:56 PM
Back again to congratulate you again for your win again! Well done!
La France Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 3:02 PM
Eve congratulations on your win in my contest with this beautifully penned piece ~
Gentry Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 6:09 PM
Congratulations on your win. Wonderfully beautiful!
Roper Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 8:28 PM
Thank you, Susan. Hugs Eve
Godwin Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 5:08 AM
Eve, lately all you do is blow me away in the best possible poetry ways. I swear your pen keeps getting better and better and more and more awesome. What an admirable poem with so much to appreciate and utter, 'ah' over. You surely have been wowing me! Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Roper Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 8:28 PM
Thank you, CayCay, your so sweet. Hugs Eve
Dietrich Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 6:42 PM
wow, GREAT writing, Eve, and I love that you use enjambment.
Roper Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 8:27 PM
Thank you, Andrea. Hugs Eve
Haight Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 5:07 PM
So peaceful and beautifully written, Eve. Congratulations on your wonderful placement on this short list of winners. Hugs, Sandra
Roper Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 8:27 PM
Thank you, Sandra, it means a lot. Hugs Eve
Pandit Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 3:56 PM
Congrats on your win Eve..enjoyed reading your poem.
Roper Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 8:26 PM
Thank you, Vijay. Hugs Eve
Gauthier Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 3:03 PM
Congrats on your win, Eve. Well done.
Roper Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 8:26 PM
Thank you, Line. Hugs Eve
Cozart Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 11:35 AM
Awesome alliteration with truly lovely enjambment. Congrats.
Roper Avatar
August 1, 2018 at 8:26 PM
Thank you, Dale. Hugs Eve
Ajmal Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 8:49 AM
This is a really lovely poem with a great flow, I absolutely love reading it, I wish you best of luck in the contest, good luck and have a really nice day
Roper Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 10:14 AM
Thank you, Faraz, for the inspiring compliment and for the good luck. Hugs Eve
Gentile Avatar
July 30, 2018 at 1:21 PM
A lovely, peaceful portrait, Eve! You have employed wonderful rhyme and imagery. I really enjoyed reading it xxoo
Roper Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 10:13 AM
Thank you, Mike. Hugs Eve
Boddie Avatar
July 30, 2018 at 10:50 AM
tranquility is seen so vividly....unless you have a heart filled with sedittity(sp)….but if not you can sit back and breathe in the wonderous proof....and return to carefreed innocence of our youth....Beautiful as always mrs roper....;) (ps: I am a terrible speller....I don't even know if that is a word but I hope you know what I was trying to say....lol)
Roper Avatar
July 30, 2018 at 11:43 AM
My concern is not your spelling , but you welcoming presence and inspiring comments... Thank you so very much. Hugs Eve
Cunningham Avatar
July 30, 2018 at 2:01 AM
Beautiful verse Eve, no Beggers thing to do than walk with nature in solitude, have done it many times. Tom
Roper Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 10:12 AM
Thank you, Tom, I miss it. Hugs Eve
Krutsinger Avatar
July 29, 2018 at 11:02 PM
You have described Nirvana, and I can feel it. Good luck in the contest, I think this poem will go right to the winners circle, Eve.
Roper Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 10:11 AM
Thank you, Caren, and for the good luck. Hugs Eve
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 29, 2018 at 8:35 PM
This lovely spiritual piece glows with serenity Eve. It is magnificent! I hope to see it a top winner! : )
Roper Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 10:09 AM
Thank you, Connie, I hope it does. Hugs Eve
B. Avatar
July 29, 2018 at 7:44 PM
Absolutely beautiful rhyme, Eve.. I have been inspired to retreat in my own solitude.. A pleasurable reading! Blessings, my friend..
Roper Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 10:09 AM
Thank you, Robertina, it's great medicine for your will being. Hugs Eve
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