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7/26/2025 for peace of mind Poetry Contest sponsored by Kai Michael Neumann

Peace of Mind

During my time on our blue-green sphere,
I sometimes feel turmoil, living here.
I've found ideas I can release
to ease my mind and give it peace.

I do not need to have lots of things.
Pleasure is found in what nature brings.
I don't need to prove myself to my brothers.
If I'm okay with me, I can forget the others.

If there's trouble, and I'm thrown into it,
the "Serenity Prayer" is how I view it.
If I can change it, I'll try to do it.
If I can escape it, I'll say, "screw it".
Otherwise, I accept it and live through it.
All things must pass. George Harrison knew it.
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Shines Avatar
July 27, 2025 at 12:25 AM
very beautifully penned and thank you for sharing.Have a great day!
Crandall Avatar
July 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Thanks Kenisha - and have a great day too!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I, too, cleave to "The Serenity Prayer"--if affords such peace. Well penned, David. Best wishes with the contest, Sara
Crandall Avatar
July 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Thanks Sara. Yes, a great perspective to take at times!
Crandall Avatar
July 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Thanks Sara. Yes, a great perspective to take at times!
Poet Avatar
July 26, 2025 at 11:58 AM
You exposed very well the core of peace of mind in a wonderful set of rhymes. A great layer of metaphors adorns every verse. Good luck with the contest.
Crandall Avatar
July 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Thanks for your kind words, Sotto Poet!
Crandall Avatar
July 27, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Thanks for your kind words, Sotto Poet!
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