P.S. Awtry Poet Quatrain

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 May 22, 2019 at 9:08 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 May 23, 2019 at 7:01 AM Thank you! “timed realm” is my favorite part too. Yes it was fun to write. :) -ps

Charles Messina May 1, 2019 at 7:02 AM Such a lovely write P.S. Congratulations on your placement in Carol's contest. A joy to read. :) Charlie P.S. Awtry May 1, 2019 at 8:40 AM Thank you Charlie :) ~ps

Janice Canerdy April 30, 2019 at 5:00 PM I'm back to say CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, P.S.! Janice P.S. Awtry April 30, 2019 at 5:06 PM Thank you so much Janice!

Heidi Sands April 26, 2019 at 8:14 AM This is really nice. I can feel the calmness. I enjoyed this poem very much :) P.S. Awtry April 26, 2019 at 8:15 AM Thank you so much Heidi -ps

Janice Canerdy April 25, 2019 at 4:15 PM Absolutely lovely, P.S.! Janice P.S. Awtry April 25, 2019 at 4:30 PM Thank you, Janice :). -ps

Wren Rushing April 25, 2019 at 3:21 PM Well written P.S.! You have perfectly described true peace beyond understanding. A fav for me! P.S. Awtry April 25, 2019 at 9:14 PM Thank you Wren! For the kind words and the FAV :). -ps

Anne-Lise Andresen April 25, 2019 at 1:50 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 April 25, 2019 at 1:52 PM thank you so much, Anne-Lise :) ~ps

Gershon Wolf April 25, 2019 at 12:20 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 April 25, 2019 at 12:21 PM Gershon your comment made me tear up with gratitude. Thank you so much! ~ps

Noel Flater April 25, 2019 at 11:58 AM I really like, "this time realm". Wish I had wrote that. Well done poem. Noel from NoelsArt P.S. Awtry April 25, 2019 at 12:00 PM Thank you, Noel :) ~ps