Jean's Peace

Inside a temple Jean sits quietly,
clothed in radiant white from head to feet,
soft pale hands and a Bible on one knee;
a smile she beams on each who take a seat.
Within the room is finest polished wood;
all is clean, and the walls reflect the light
of purity, which sought, is understood,
for here abide the honest and contrite,
and peace resides to blot the worldly strife
they’ve left outside; sweet solace eases pain.
Each soul here can reflect upon his life,
for godliness and solemness do reign.
It’s in the temple I envision her
once the Spirit does her heart bestir.

Note: Jean is my mother's name.She is a very
spiritual person who enjoys the peace of the temples.

March 4, 2015
For the Pick a Subject Contest of Shadow Hamilton
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Martin Avatar
July 28, 2015 at 9:17 PM
Very touching sonnet, Andrea! Your mother seems like a wonderful person.
Babcock Avatar
June 18, 2015 at 4:40 PM
A beauty of a poem for your mom Andrea. love phyl
Ward Avatar
March 18, 2015 at 3:05 PM
A peaceful read for me. Julia, xx
Walker Avatar
March 9, 2015 at 7:21 PM
Yes, sister dear, I see Mom within this poem. So elegantly praised.
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
March 8, 2015 at 11:18 PM
I love this sonnet about your mom. I wish I could find that kind of peace in a place...ok, I know I shouldn't say this, but I would have placed this higher....mine, too...LOL
Johnson Avatar
March 7, 2015 at 9:48 AM
The temple inside is where we all hide. To ease all our ills and hope love abides. If we keep them clean, we'll know just like Jean. What peace and sanctity can mean.
Sirak Avatar
March 7, 2015 at 7:23 AM
Wonderful! you have perfectly described the peace and contentment of the soul that is found in a holy and serene place.
Vaso Avatar
March 7, 2015 at 12:16 AM
Very beautiful poem, Jean is a very old name not often used now, I was curious and glad I read this beautiful poem!
Ward Avatar
March 18, 2015 at 3:03 PM
In England, Jean is still used, Arthur.
Dunn Avatar
March 6, 2015 at 6:52 PM
Dear Andrea, Good poem for this contest, what a peaceful picture you protect here my frend simply lovely, I'll be dreaming of this tonight with your words of imagery dancing within my head, cheri and thanks for your comment on my in the pain of night poem, I don't where it came from but I went with the vision, cheri
Devnath  Avatar
March 6, 2015 at 3:38 PM
Congrats on your win my lovely friend with this diamond poem. Loved always,bl
A   Avatar
March 6, 2015 at 2:55 AM
Andrea, Congratulations on your wonderful win. Always ~LINDA~
Nunez Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 6:19 PM
I imagine her face so serene...as is the place where peace she finds reigns, as this piece accurately depicts the theme... Congratulations, Andrea! :D Kim
Pinet Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 3:24 PM
Your words enter my mind, resonate there and force me to feel the weight of their beauty. Your descriptive use of the English language and your suburb imagery are second to none. Emile. #7
Devonshire Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 1:56 PM
Positively brilliant, Andrea! There are times when we need to shut out the world to find peace of mind. Some days it is best to avoid watching the news. Very little of it is good and violence seems to be everywhere but inside this quiet, soothing temple. Congratulations! Love, carolyn
Mutindi Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 9:05 AM
Hey Andrea, congrats on you poem, it depicts serenity very well!
Kendrick Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 9:04 AM
Great choice for the contest..Way to go..Reads like a winner to me..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Anish Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 8:50 AM
I should read Ecclesiates again. To every season... Did you know the song Turn,turn turn by Pete Seeger. It is based on that Biblical tale. I go to temple every Friday night. My mother is alive, too though my father passed 6 years ago. Nice poem! Good luck in the contest! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Austin Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 8:30 AM
I've only seen pictures of the temple, but the immensity must be peace inspiring. Love to you and your mother. daver
Allison Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 7:41 AM
Dropping back with my congrats Andrea:-) Hugs jan xx
Haight Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 7:32 AM
Wonderful Sonnet, Andrea, and I could feel the peace as I read it. Congratulations on your nice win! Hugs, Sandra
La France Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 7:14 AM
Andrea, your poem is lovely and it is so true a church or temple does give such a peacefulness, I often go to just sit as Jean does and congratulations on your wonderful win in Shadow's Contest and thanks for supporting my poetry today . . .
Trifiatis Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 7:07 AM
Blessed be the one who peace in her heart finds within the temple of the Lord! Such a peace evoking writing, dear Andrea! God bless Jean!
Hamilton Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 6:57 AM
good sonnet Andrea congrats on 3rd place hugs
Onclaud Avatar
March 4, 2015 at 11:01 PM
radiant work!...yoohoo, andie.. I am here now!...
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 4, 2015 at 8:41 PM
A very beautiful sonnet and tribute to your mother you have written Andrea. This is sure to do well in the contest!
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