I Breathe the Beauty of Quietude

I breathe the beauty of quietude:
Solitary walks in parks or woods,
Foliage brushing against one’s feet,
Early morning sunshine through the trees,
With bird calls punctuating the hush.

I breathe the beauty of quietude,
Of cloudless skies and placid waters,
Of soft breeze blowing against one’s face
Or whipping perfumes among the flow’rs  
Gently enough to not let them fall.

I breathe the beauty of quietude,
Of twilight steering the close of day,
Of the stillness about to descend,
The tranquility that the night brings--
Much needed rest for the weary soul.

I breathe the beauty of quietude:
The privacy that can be enjoyed
While in the company of one’s thoughts, 
Unmoved by the world’s many demands
To commune with oneself just for once.

Among 3rd Place
I Breathe Poetry Contest 
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Agustin Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Empress Avatar
November 29, 2024 at 3:45 AM
Dear ryan, this is so beautiful and how youv used the refrain is very catchy for the eyes and soul and it would ring through readers mind , as it is so well delivered and youv explained very well what it means to you in every stanza. I love the lines especially “ I breathe the beauty of quietude, Of cloudless skies and placid waters, Of soft breeze blowing against one’s face Or whipping perfumes among the flow’rs Gently enough to not let them fall.“ so beautiful and descriptive! Thank you for sharing this, congratulations on your win
Lane Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 7:33 AM
It seems we both appreciate quiet times, Ryan. I just posted my poem about breathing in silence.
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