Hallowed Ground

As the breath fills our hallowed chest with life 
and heart beats upon drum of anch’ring bone
so prayerful meditation eases strife,
through dance and strum, we know, we’re not alone.
Our mantras swell, their sibilance alive…
with searching sounds we join here to atone
the flute will call, the rattle then will shake
our prana joins, we finally wake.

Contest: Music and Meditation
Poet: Debbie Guzzi
*Thanks Syd ;)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Congratulations on your win Debbie . Love, Carol
George   Avatar
April 24, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Beautiful! Deb. Many congrats on your SUPER WIN. Love, Lainie
Onclaud Avatar
April 24, 2011 at 6:53 AM
combining rattle and and flute call.. oooh , congrats on the high win, debs! :)
Mehta Avatar
April 22, 2011 at 10:33 AM
Many congrats Debbie on first spot in Dr Rams contest with this creative piece, - Luv & best wishes - Hitendra Mehta
Campi Avatar
April 22, 2011 at 6:45 AM
This is a beautiful and soulful poem. Congrats on the win. Take care an dhave a blessed easter. Jancarl
Horne Avatar
April 22, 2011 at 4:11 AM
Many congratulations and a very happy Easter to you : )
Phookan Avatar
April 22, 2011 at 12:51 AM
Heartiest Congratulations Debbie on this wonderful win.Love,Gautami
Dietrich Avatar
April 21, 2011 at 11:01 PM
I just knew this one would rank high, Deb! YOu rock! congrulations.
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April 21, 2011 at 9:47 PM
First place for a first rate poem, Deb. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
Mannan Avatar
April 21, 2011 at 9:27 PM
This was a unique take on this contest Debs. Super congrats to you for this win.
Song Avatar
April 21, 2011 at 5:24 PM
Hey Debbie- I am just captivated by the title alone. Nice relaxing peace-congrats on top spot this Easter weekend. Gwendolen
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April 21, 2011 at 5:02 PM
Congrats Debbie on your super first place win in Dr. Ram's contest with this electric and energizing write and entry luv.. enjoy that top spot for beautiful artistry luv..
Taylor Avatar
April 21, 2011 at 4:50 PM
Congrats on your 1st place win, Deb. Excellent piece. Well deserved. Nice going. Happy Easter. xxxRalph
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April 21, 2011 at 4:17 PM
Congratulations on your great win..Sara
Haick Avatar
April 21, 2011 at 3:13 PM
Congratulations on your beautiful poem's Ist Place Win in Dr. Ram's contest, Deb! Love, Annalise
Mehta Avatar
April 21, 2011 at 2:29 PM
Congratulations on your first place win in my contest, Debbie
Phookan Avatar
April 19, 2011 at 5:12 AM
Awesome write, nice smooth flow here Debbie.Loved the rhyme and alliteration work.Good luck to you.Love,Gautami
Henderson Avatar
April 17, 2011 at 8:53 PM
Enjoyed ths one so much, Charles
Foulk Avatar
April 17, 2011 at 8:46 PM
this is a good one that is for sure, enjoyed reading it.
Dietrich Avatar
April 17, 2011 at 6:24 PM
wow, Debs,this is a poem that deserves to win that contest for sure.I just knew you would come up with a goodie. i am impressed by the way you have been utilizing forms. You are mainly a free verse poet and yet I have seen such wonderful growth in your lyrical writing! Luv, Andrea
Richards Avatar
April 17, 2011 at 6:21 PM
my ooh my....hallowed chest is alive with life and hallowed heart alive with beauty of poetry.....this is right up your alley....for one who practices what she preaches...and teaches!!! ((ps...I think I told you at one time, my daughter shares your knowledge in massage, reiki, meditation...and as her mom...I have watched her blossom with all these good things...and I continue to learn from her each day :) hmmm...role reversals are we!?? LOL !
Campi Avatar
April 17, 2011 at 3:42 PM
Ahh good question, the poem just wrote itself. It may need a rewrite. you have any ideas? In the 4th line why not change we're to we are. I have a problem with contractions. I like the flow of your words here. May you do well in the contest. Take care, jancarl
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April 17, 2011 at 2:51 PM
This is another beautiful one Debbie Guzzi! (I Still like your name - it sounds so Movie-like!) Thanks for your attention and comment dear friend> I wish you a lovely week ahead, my all the doors of blessings be open to you in this coming week and the many years that shall follow!
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April 17, 2011 at 2:00 PM
The beautiful flow of this poem was, indeed, meditative. Cheers, ~ Soulfire ~
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