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Peace Beyond Understanding


Though I’d searched far, no freedom could I find
till Solace came to me and stilled my mind.
His Presence stood and ended my soul’s war.
No freedom had I found, though I’d searched far.

My mind untangled from its reasoned fear
and cast aside the threats to all things dear.
With joy I see the broken fetters dangle.
From reasoned fear my mind untangled.

The Truth, surer than anything we see.
Beyond this timed realm waits eternity,
outshining all the blissful dreams of youth.
Surer than anything we see, the Truth.

I cannot explain this calm knowing,
like a whisper borne on soft breeze blowing,
that hope awaits beyond the present pain.
This calm knowing, I cannot explain.


April 25, 2019
Swap Meet Poetry Contest
Carol Connell, Sponsor

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Andrew Fairchild

Date: 5/22/2019 9:08:00 PM

OO! Wonderful stuff! I especially love the line, 'Beyond this timed realm waits eternity'. I have never written a swap meet, are they fun to do? This one is rather meditative. So healing, when we find that moment of Peace.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/23/2019 7:01:00 AM

Thank you! “timed realm” is my favorite part too. Yes it was fun to write. :) -ps

Charles Messina

Date: 5/1/2019 7:02:00 AM

Such a lovely write P.S. Congratulations on your placement in Carol's contest. A joy to read. :) Charlie

P.S. Awtry
Date: 5/1/2019 8:40:00 AM

Thank you Charlie :) ~ps

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/30/2019 5:00:00 PM

I'm back to say CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, P.S.! Janice

P.S. Awtry
Date: 4/30/2019 5:06:00 PM

Thank you so much Janice!

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/26/2019 8:14:00 AM

This is really nice. I can feel the calmness. I enjoyed this poem very much :)

P.S. Awtry
Date: 4/26/2019 8:15:00 AM

Thank you so much Heidi -ps

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/25/2019 4:15:00 PM

Absolutely lovely, P.S.! Janice

P.S. Awtry
Date: 4/25/2019 4:30:00 PM

Thank you, Janice :). -ps

Wren Rushing

Date: 4/25/2019 3:21:00 PM

Well written P.S.! You have perfectly described true peace beyond understanding. A fav for me!

P.S. Awtry
Date: 4/25/2019 9:14:00 PM

Thank you Wren! For the kind words and the FAV :). -ps

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/25/2019 1:50:00 PM

- A soul's story, of truth and knowledge ... an excellent poem P.S. - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

P.S. Awtry
Date: 4/25/2019 1:52:00 PM

thank you so much, Anne-Lise :) ~ps

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/25/2019 12:20:00 PM

Wow. This poem just 'breathes' its message so effortlessly. It flows like liquid down a water slide. I haven't looked at this contest's details, but I imagine that you've really nailed it. Bravo, and G.L! Best wishes, Gershon

P.S. Awtry
Date: 4/25/2019 12:21:00 PM

Gershon your comment made me tear up with gratitude. Thank you so much! ~ps