Chime Of Meditation

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A Kai Michael Neumann Contest: Gift Of Revovery...2 Nov 24

Lithesome steps lead me to an ancient 
 temple 
Perched across a bay, weeds and 
  hyacinths curl between my feet, 
Where mist refills bowl of cotton clouds 
As rustling breeze ascends on skyline's ladder.
 In stillness, I lounge on the pew to whisper unsaid psalmic devotions
 for a world which aches for calmer  
 retreat-- 
That I reach a peak where the mind 
  becomes absent-- 
Then I hear them , a medley of peals
 Lifting me higher in regulated tempo from gong 
 rhythms, 

A music swelling in warm temperance Until warm kiln of light and radiant 
  fireflies stir my kundalini.
On this treasured moment, a sentient 
  energy 
Cleanses  my beingness from  past sins -- mortal and venial-

 That I listen to the clang of my inner child's soft echoes entering my veins:

 Somewhere in blank spaces, bells swing of 
   innocent laughter...a treble,
   a clap 
   bringing me to the kindness of youth,

 And my body stays quiet, welcoming this rite of 
  passage on days when the spirit calls for an 
      interlude's break...a meditative
 connection with 
      the self--
      without the need to speak.

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 11/25/2024 9:48:00 AM

Nette, the title and content fit together seamlessly. This poem really rings home as we need to think much more about our spiritual selves and less about accumulating things that detract from a sustainable world. Take care and smiles!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/19/2024 1:00:00 AM

We all need 'a meditative connection with the self -- without the need to speak.' I can understand how you found this connection in an ancient temple, 'perched across the bay.' I found the same feeling of peace and calmness and connection when i visited the ancient ruins of the Acropolis, now cordoned off to the public, where the Greek Gods resided - i was transported back to my heritage. Hugs and blessings - I totally relate to this awesome write. Jennifer

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 11/13/2024 8:14:00 AM

This wonderful and heartfelt. Congratulations on your win in my contest. Sending you loving wishes, Kai

Len Gasun

Date: 11/12/2024 5:41:00 AM

Reading this superb piece makes me want to join you in the beautiful chime of meditation my dear poet friend and sis Nette. So refreshing and calming. I should have come here first to fave. Hugging this masterpiece and you. Thanks again and Best wishes always.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/11/2024 8:19:00 PM

This is so enchanting, Nette. I can smell a faint trace of incense in the air and feel the quietude settle in, intruded upon only occasionally by a gentle wind tickling the grasses... A FAVE for me. Thank you, Gershon