Anitha Jayasankar Poet Tetractys

At Vipassana Pagoda

I sat there in a quiet room eyes closed
for a breath course
a short time
focused
still
calm
peaceful
thoughts slowing
mindful of breath
what a tranquil, serene moment it was


Date: 05/14/2021
Submitted for: Writing Prompt - Calm - Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Constance La France

Note:
1) Vipassana Pagoda is a meditation dome hall serving as a monument of peace and harmony. 
2) Vipassana is known to be the oldest Bhuddhist meditation practice.

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Constance La France May 25, 2021 at 4:17 AM Ani, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt - Calm-Challenge with your wonderful poem, love _Constance

Christuraj Alex May 22, 2021 at 10:19 PM Congratulations!

Mike Bayles May 17, 2021 at 8:10 PM Very nice, Anitha. I feel calmer reading your poem.

Akkina Downing May 17, 2021 at 1:54 PM Hey Ani, I totally enjoyed this piece. It felt like I was meditating too :) Great poem!

Andrea Dietrich May 15, 2021 at 4:23 PM I know how much your enjoy meditation and that is such an important feature of your religion. you drew on your life for a very fine writing on serenity. A wise choice for the form you chose.

Mystic Rose Rose May 15, 2021 at 6:57 AM Really enjoyed your Zen moment here dear Anitha, :)

Christuraj Alex May 15, 2021 at 4:54 AM Real Tranquility.

Quoth Theraven May 14, 2021 at 9:29 PM Anitha. You've practiced well with each and every breath in Vipassana' poem. -Richard

JC Brul May 14, 2021 at 5:35 PM An exquisite write....short but powerful!! More to come dear Ani and keep safe always.

Line Gauthier May 14, 2021 at 1:17 PM Very elegant, Ani ~

Victor Buhagiar May 14, 2021 at 9:01 AM You are a blessing, Ani. A wonderful poem, short, sweet and with all the required words.