In a Moment of Cessation

Deep into meditation
I finally let loose useless desires -
those desires that in the end
have been so meaningless

I feel myself lost in a moment -
which to one like me implies
always being caught up 
in things for which
no catching up is needed
except in others’ expectations for me

In my mind’s eye,
am I seeing God?
Love for everyone floods my body.
In a moment of cessation,
bliss blossoms

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Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 10/7/2024 12:22:00 PM

Congrats on your win with this spiritually charged poem! You did this with your inner eye!

Terry Miller

Date: 10/7/2024 7:04:00 AM

What a beautiful poem, so serene, congratulations

P.M. Richter

Date: 10/7/2024 6:35:00 AM

“In my mind’s eye, am I seeing God? Love for everyone floods my body. In a moment of cessation, bliss blossoms” ~ the perfect ending :)

Ink Empress

Date: 10/4/2024 11:36:00 PM

You are beautiful in and out my sweet andrea! I loved this prompt and just posted too. I enjoy doing his prompts that make me see things on a deeper level! Pleasure reading this. Best wishes for the contest as always youv covered it all very well.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 10/4/2024 7:43:00 AM

Dear Andrea, Amen, and loved your meditative words. God fills us with his love, hope, and mercy, and all he asks is that we love him with all our heart and meditate on his words. - Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Yann Rolland

Date: 10/4/2024 5:28:00 AM

a privileged moment of grace, all is said, don't know about God listening, best wishes

Joe Maverick

Date: 10/4/2024 2:49:00 AM

Amen Andrea..' a beaut write indeed' 1st prize From me anyways.) I soup mailed you before This site went down..Look me up when you are Next in town.'

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/2/2024 8:49:00 AM

Indeed, your reflections are deep. Yet can anyone see God? I doubt it, but we must always think about Him.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/2/2024 8:37:00 AM

Andrea, this is very deep, personal, and expressive. I think it's likely you ARE "seeing" God. Janice

Hiya Sharma

Date: 10/2/2024 7:06:00 AM

What a beautiful and serene poem this is, dear Andrea, it calls to my heart spiritually! When everything feels to be flowing in the essence of time and we are able to reserve a moment for our souls, while experiencing true bliss ~ isn't it a blessing!? Our higher selves are the most wise beings alive and by attaining the divine light, we are able to radiate love for all... "In a moment of cessation, bliss blossoms" Such a gorgeous ending. Loved reading this! Best of luck for the contest ~