Inside Our Quiet World

My parcel of quietude becomes yours
while we listen to the same monastic silence,
gazing at clouds alone and  together
until we rest lovingly inside our gentle, holy world.


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Gregory R. Barden's Liberum Divisa Contest
Posted 05/04/2019
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Excerpt from ' Anything Goes On A Sunday '
Originally written 12/29/2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Dietrich Avatar
May 28, 2019 at 3:07 PM
back with my congrats for your awesome win, Nette.
Hamilton Avatar
May 28, 2019 at 8:54 AM
Loved this Nette, "monastic silence" great word combo, congrats on a great win!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 2:20 PM
Serene! Lovely piece Nette <3 Congratulations for your win! xomo
Roper Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 2:08 PM
Beautiful verse, my favorite words monastic silence, congratulations on your 1st place win. Hugs Eve
Delaney Avatar
May 18, 2019 at 8:57 PM
I relate to this in every way. We love our quiet life too. I love how you embrace it so completely. Onto my Favs list. SuZ
Dietrich Avatar
May 7, 2019 at 2:46 PM
Beautiful, nette. Wow, this contest is producing many amazing entries!
Rose  Avatar
May 6, 2019 at 12:52 PM
Your talking my language when your talking quietude and silence. Winning wishes dear Nette, hope you have a good Monday . xo
Sharp Avatar
May 5, 2019 at 10:20 AM
Good stuff, Nette, beautifully written.
Ball Avatar
May 5, 2019 at 7:59 AM
I can see two people in two different places sitting in sweet repose and making a spiritual connection through the miles. Beautifully done. I really like it. God Bless, JB
Pandit Avatar
May 5, 2019 at 7:54 AM
Awesome weaving of words..nicely done, Nette..all the best.
Cunningham Avatar
May 5, 2019 at 7:54 AM
A gem on its own nette, Good luck. Tom
One Avatar
May 5, 2019 at 6:32 AM
Very romantic, i love a quiet world.. as you know...
Ashley Avatar
May 4, 2019 at 7:34 PM
You have the gift of exquisite expression, Nette. Precious poetry. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you.. ~Susan
Rodrigues Avatar
May 4, 2019 at 7:06 PM
It’s a must to read your sweet poem a few times. Brevity packs a punch with its exact words.
Roper Avatar
May 4, 2019 at 7:02 PM
Beautiful, Nette, so very romantic and serene. Good luck in the contest. Hugs
Sands Avatar
May 4, 2019 at 6:55 PM
Your poem is so peaceful Nette! Nice to read this evening :)
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