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Her Inner Garden

There she was alone
Sitting against the window
In the middle of the bus
Off in her own thoughts
Dressed dark and different
From some faraway culture
It wasn’t till I sat next to her
That I realized she was praying
I felt a bubble of peace and love
Exuding from her heart
Her devotion was palpable
In the midst of commotion
She was transported
And I was touched she trusted me
Somehow letting me share in her 
Private ritual of reverence



AP: Honorable Mention 2020

Submitted on December 6, 2018 for CONTEST NO.525 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND

Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2018

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Timothy Mcguire Date: 12/9/2018 8:12:00 PM Wonderful story that would not let me go. Wonderful poem! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/9/2018 9:50:00 PM Thank you for your most appreciated visit and comment, Timothy.

Harry Horsman Date: 12/7/2018 3:40:00 PM This is beautiful Line, so sincere. Love how you transfer, your feeling to that of the reader. Harry Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/7/2018 9:59:00 PM Thank you so much, Harry, for the touching comment.

P.S. Awtry Date: 12/7/2018 11:05:00 AM You drew me in and I could feel the serenity you describe... very nice :) Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/7/2018 10:00:00 PM Thank you so much, PS, for your most appreciated visit and comment.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 12/7/2018 7:39:00 AM A beautiful moment! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/7/2018 10:01:00 PM Thanks, Kim. Much appreciated.

M. L. Kiser Date: 12/7/2018 5:52:00 AM A lovely poem about what must've been a wonderful experience; you can often feel the energy from those in prayer, as well as, those who are very spiritual; I've met a few of these. Well penned. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/7/2018 10:02:00 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Most appreciated.

Lunita Blanca Date: 12/6/2018 4:50:00 PM To live with faith in our daily lives makes us a better person. Religion is only the fuse. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/6/2018 6:05:00 PM Beautifully said, Arbol. Thanks for your visit and comment.

Rhona Mcferran Date: 12/6/2018 4:18:00 PM Love this, Line... especially the part about her "bubble of peace and love"! Beautifully penned! ;) Login to Reply

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 12/6/2018 12:35:00 PM Love this, fave x Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/6/2018 3:38:00 PM Thank you for your most appreciated visit and comment, Maureen.

Rico Leffanta Date: 12/6/2018 10:57:00 AM Best of all, you arrived safely! Aloha! Rico Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/6/2018 3:39:00 PM Thanks for your delightful visit and comment, Rico.

Mike Hauser Date: 12/6/2018 10:35:00 AM This is so beautiful.... Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/6/2018 3:39:00 PM Thank you, Mike. Most appreciated.

Chris Green Date: 12/6/2018 9:05:00 AM Extremely beautiful and peaceful my friend. This was a mesmerizing poem. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/6/2018 9:24:00 AM Thank you so much, Chris, for your most appreciated visit and compliment.