Calm

In life’s din and bustle
As I search for peace in scuffle
Lone spaces and nooks I desire
And calm stillness I greatly adore
Then silence is my solemn mate
And noise is what I dourly hate
Closing my eyes to outer space,
A window opens to inner space.

I find solace in solitude.
Look up to God in gratitude.
Fueled with visions pleasurable,
Enter a realm delectable
The vault of the Heaven so bright
Earth and sea overwhelmed in light
The disquiet within subsides
An ethereal calm descends!


Placed First
For Strand (1071) Poetry Contest
21. Jan. 2022
C Form- Couplet Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Constance La France
Syllable count- 8 syllables in each line

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Debra L Brown

Date: 2/12/2022 11:58:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Valsa. Blessings ~ Debra

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/12/2022 8:10:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Your "Calm" is filled with peace. We all need peace. I love your line, "Look up to God in gratitude." So very true. Have a great/blessed~~day/weekend................

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/21/2022 5:55:00 AM

Even though your poem is flawlessly worded, Valsa, you exude a serene aura. You've created the most tranquil and comfortable environment possible. It's a well-written and thoughtful piece. Best wishes for the contest.

Valsa George
Date: 1/21/2022 6:38:00 AM

A serene aura.... ! I am so delighted by your wonderful comment Lasaad !

Debra L Brown

Date: 1/20/2022 10:10:00 PM

We're all looking for that quiet location where we may spend time with God in our hectic life. Excellent poem Valsa. Blessings ~ Debra

Valsa George
Date: 1/21/2022 6:37:00 AM

In quiet, we can converse with the source of light within us and raise our hearts to God. Definitely they will be moments of peace. Thanks a lot dear Debra... ! Peace and Love to you !

Anil Deo

Date: 1/20/2022 6:25:00 PM

We all search for shalom, but you found it. Blessings ( thanX for your encouraging my writing. U r good)

Valsa George
Date: 1/21/2022 6:34:00 AM

We all search for Shalom.... ! All of us can find i too. But being human, our minds get so disturbed at times. Thank you brother.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 1/20/2022 11:57:00 AM

Hello Valsa, I agree there is calm in solitude. It is peaceful. Blessing my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/22/2022 11:14:00 AM

Hello Valsa, I do find peace in solitude and i hear my thoughts forming a poem. Love& Hugs Darlene

Valsa George
Date: 1/21/2022 6:32:00 AM

Yes, Darlene, there is peace and calm in solitude ! Stay blessed !Thanks a lot! Love and hugs

Rico Leffanta

Date: 1/20/2022 10:27:00 AM

Interesting how Eastern philosophy is devoted to calming down and finding harmony whereas Western thoughts are toward exciting and dividing "them vs. us" . . . . Enjoyed, Valsa

Valsa George
Date: 1/21/2022 6:30:00 AM

Yes, our sages and yogis practiced to be calm inside instead of boosting and exciting the beast in man.... :) :) Thank you for your mischievous observation Rico