Escape

Take me to serene and peaceful island shores
where zephyr breezes whisper sacred songs 
a hidden place where the remnant dwells 
apart from the tyranny of the rushing streams. 










10/30/21
Stanza from poem, “Islands Of Rest”
Liberum Divisa 8 Poetry Contest 
Sponsor: Gregory Barden
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Maverick Avatar
December 16, 2021 at 12:27 AM
Such a restful piece Laura'
Leiser Avatar
December 16, 2021 at 10:34 AM
Thank you, Joe. Happy you liked this! :)
Horsman Avatar
October 31, 2021 at 1:50 AM
I've been there Laura, and your beautiful verse reminds me.
Leiser Avatar
October 31, 2021 at 7:29 AM
It is a tranquil place, is it not? Thank you for commenting, Harry! :)
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