Quiescent

In a world over burdened with heartache and despair there are moments when I find life too difficult to bear. I long for a sanctuary; a quiet place of tranquil repose. A cabin in the mountains where no one else ever goes Or a placid valley where my nearest neighbor is a hare. It need not be a Shangri La in which I would never age, but Lord grant me a halcyon clime where there is no rage. I'd settle for a seaside cave, lulled to sleep by lapping waves There I'd not shed a tear over loved ones in their graves. I'd write poetry about enchanting things, page after page. I'm not looking for a permanent home so I can hibernate, just a hideaway to myself so my apprehension can abate. I need the perfect quiescent place, in a secluded location. A silk cocoon or a Zen garden so I can relax in meditation focusing on things that bring happiness so I can feel sedate. September 30, 2021 "Q" Contest of New Poems Sponsored by Constance La France

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/9/2021 10:38:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Jenna. Having a place of peace and serenity to turn to is a blessing especially for the creative soul. Blessings of quiet serenity.

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/5/2021 10:36:00 AM

Wow, Jenna ~ added to my faves. I'm signing up for this abode. Congrats on your most deserving top place. Beautifully penned.

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/5/2021 10:43:00 AM

Wouldn't it be lovely to have such a place? Thanks so much, Line.

Constance La France

Date: 10/5/2021 9:05:00 AM

Jenna, congratulations on your win in my "P" contest with this beautifully penned poem, well done ~ love and serenity _Constance

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/5/2021 10:17:00 AM

Thank you for the acknowledgement and complimentary thoughts, Constance

Christuraj Alex

Date: 10/4/2021 9:10:00 PM

A real feeling of nostalgia of going back to one's self. Beautifully written. Congratulations!

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/5/2021 10:16:00 AM

What a nice compliment. Thank you, Chris.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 9/30/2021 11:33:00 AM

Plenty of time to rest and rejuvinate in the confines of a coffin, so make the most of the time you can come and go as you please!

Jenna Logan
Date: 9/30/2021 3:39:00 PM

I’m doing just that, but once dead, no amount of “being laid to rest” will rejuvenate me.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/30/2021 6:45:00 AM

We all need a place like that Jenna, to revive our spirits and charge our batteries as it were. That place you wrote about yesterday comes close. Have a great weekend. Tom

Jenna Logan
Date: 9/30/2021 8:47:00 AM

Sometimes I find it in early morning hours when it seems the rest of the world is still asleep. However, it's only a momentary getaway...until the first car passes by. That, or the trash collector. lol Thank you, Tom.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/30/2021 6:24:00 AM

If you find such a place send me the address. I promise not to bother you :)

Jenna Logan
Date: 9/30/2021 6:29:00 AM

I think at one time or another we all need such a hideaway to revive. Thanks, Victor.