Looking Within

Be still, quiet for quietness enhances your awareness of your being,
whatever life means to you and maybe, discover your purpose in life. 

                          ~~~    Quote by Poet    ~~~


                                  LOOKING WITHIN

There are times when everything seem so out of control,
times when you feel restrained, trapped, chaffed, suffocated 
and deep down you are resisting, fighting against these ill feelings,
trying so hard to withstand, not let the situations affect you.

The times when there are so many things in your mind, like
you’re going out of your head for answers, to do or not to do,
to say or not say, to stay or to go and you’re way over your head
feeling so lost, uncertain, unable to face head on or let go.

That is when I want to run and stay by the sea to CALM me down.
Where I find it PEACEFUL  for the sound of the waves relaxes me, 
like a lullaby soothing me to be STILL, QUIET and gazing at the horizon
makes me a TRANQUIL or a SERENE person to be able to think logically.

I am able to clear and free my mind to find the answers or to discern
and perceive insights, perspectives to make a sound or reasonable decision.
Yes, looking within, to look inside my inner thoughts, to figure out what
I think, feel, say and do affect my life and others I love and care about.


5/11/21     Writing Prompt - Calm - Poetry
                 Constance La France

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La France Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 4:05 AM
Marilene, well done and congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt - Calm-Challenge with your beautiful poem and quote, love _Constance
Evans Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 6:57 AM
Thanks so much, Constance for my placement and compliments. Have a great day. Love Marilene
Allison Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 12:21 PM
I too find sanctuary by the soothing sound of the sea which is nt difficult as i live on a tiny little Island, many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
Evans Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 12:40 PM
Thank you, Jan! You're so lucky living in a tiny island. I live in a congested area of Los Angeles county and going to the beach takes too long because of the traffic. So I just keep still, pretend and imagine I'm there by the sea.
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May 23, 2021 at 2:08 AM
Marilene this is a marvellous write and has come at the right time for me as I’m looking within and wondering how to go on with all the difficult issues I’m facing at the moment. Congratulations on your worthy win… Belle
Evans Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 9:57 AM
Thanks so much Belle. Have faith and hope. I wish you will go through them smoothly.
Alex Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 10:14 PM
Congratulations!
Evans Avatar
May 22, 2021 at 10:31 PM
Thank you, Christuraj. Have a good night.
Dietrich Avatar
May 13, 2021 at 12:08 PM
Great writing using the six words, Marilene. A sure winner!
Evans Avatar
May 13, 2021 at 12:31 PM
Thanks so much, Andrea. I appreciate it. Have a great day.
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