Happy Solitude

Co-authored by: Teddy Kimathi


Sometimes I find bliss
lying on a carpet of grass,
and gazing at the moon -
wondering whether it knows
that stars surround it every time;
wondering whether it knows some
people have worshiped it for eons
until now;
wondering whether it knows I'm
staring at it......

Entrapped by beauty
enslaved to everlasting solitude
ages come and go
the peace of time remains; to the
--desolate surface of the barren night
wondering whether it knows,
I'm mesmerized by its natural state
with Solace to the open mind
my spirit that of a recluse
Wondering whether it knows
the silent open sky is the enigma
emerging from beyond, finding bliss,
wondering whether it knows I'm
captivated.....

~A Poet Destroyer Collaboration~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Kroll Avatar
February 3, 2017 at 4:11 PM
This is a beautiful collaboration. Congrats to you both!! The repetition- I wonder whether it knows- is. Wry effective! Best to both of you!
Kimathi Avatar
February 5, 2017 at 1:50 AM
Thank you so much for your warm applause, Kathy!!! I'm sure Linda will be really pleased when she reads this...
Hunjeri Avatar
September 3, 2015 at 1:07 PM
Powerful one. I love it. Congrats Teddy!
Kimathi Avatar
September 3, 2015 at 3:57 PM
Asante sana Njeri! *^_^*
A. Sharma Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 11:12 PM
Congrats Teddy for a big win with this very beautiful collaboration with Linda!
Kimathi Avatar
September 3, 2015 at 3:56 PM
Thanks for your applause Dr. Upma! *^_^*
A  Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 5:48 PM
Teddy, that was beautiful...Congratulations on your win.-----SKAT
Kimathi Avatar
September 3, 2015 at 3:55 PM
Thanks so much Skat! *^_^*
Allison Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 3:12 PM
A captivating write Teddy and Linda many congrats on a wonderful collaboration:-) hugs jan xx
Kimathi Avatar
September 3, 2015 at 3:54 PM
Thank you so much Jan! *^_^*
A   Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 2:40 PM
hello Teddy, Congratulations on your awesome win. I'm overwhelmed on the outcome of every poem. Stop by my latest blog "MY FELLINGS" or my newest poem "FLESH" if you'd like or have time. I'd like to post the collaboration on my poem list in the near future with your permission. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
Kimathi Avatar
September 3, 2015 at 3:52 PM
Hi Linda. It was sure a fun filled contest! Thank you so much for your applause and the wonderful collaboration! I would only fantasize about what just happened. Certainly, you can add the poem to your poems list!!! *^_^* <3 <3
Carter Avatar
August 1, 2015 at 9:07 AM
Love this! Going to my fav list! ~lee
Kimathi Avatar
August 1, 2015 at 9:16 AM
Thanks Lee! ;-)
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