Sylvia Coulstock Poet Verse

Inner Peace

When life is not so sweet
And I need a retreat,
Then carry me away
To a desert isle
Where I may while 
Away the cares of yesterday.

Let a gentle breeze fan palms 
Where beneath I lay.
Let the warm sun caress me
And take my pain away.
Let cool clear waters ripple
Over the contours of my mind,
Easing me.
Releasing me.
Leaving all sorrow behind.

When life is hard for me to face;
Carry me to my secret place,
To my island of calm and peace,
Where no harm can come to me
Where my mind can be free
And all my worries cease.

While troubles abound me
Peace will surround me.
Nothing can hurt me.
It will not desert me.
It will not reject me,
My island will protect me.
When life’s chains bind,
Let me be free....
Carry me to the island
That is within me.



This is a form of meditation and learning to relax.

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John Castellenas March 26, 2019 at 5:12 AM We do need our place of peace. Your words, wise, gentle and meaningful. Thank you Sylvia for sharing the amazing poem.

Gershon Wolf October 22, 2018 at 9:33 PM Elegantly and eloquently presented, Sylvia. Inspirational! Blessings, Gershon

Brandy Nicole September 29, 2018 at 4:22 PM Your thoughts take me there, to that place of peace. This is so beautiful and uplifting. :) Brandy

Silent One September 19, 2018 at 5:17 AM Hard to achieve, but once mastered, it is heavenly... Well expressed Sylvia..

Connie Marcum Wong September 1, 2018 at 11:40 PM This lovely peaceful poem lets me know you are a kindred spirit. It inspired my soul June! : ) Sylvia Coulstock September 2, 2018 at 5:09 PM Thank you Connie,what a sweet thing to say. I’m so glad you liked my write and identified with it. Bless you. June