Notes About The Poem

Written for Nailing Jell-O to a Wall Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Suzette Richards 

 

Hush the blush

Life is a dream, rest in playful jest,
befriend silence, give soul some room,
to be by God’s grace blest, lest
mind-womb becomes our tomb.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Elias Avatar
April 22, 2026 at 4:34 AM
I thoroughly enjoyed your grook. Your choice of words was really well though out. Congratulations on your win!
Seeker Avatar
April 22, 2026 at 5:14 AM
Thank you, Angela
Anaya Avatar
April 21, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Congratulations on your win, US! I love this line "befriend silence, give soul some room". Yes, life is but a dream~
Seeker Avatar
April 21, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Thank you, Anaya :)
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