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For the Quagmire, Quest, Quiescent Words Poetry Contest of Constance La France

Quiescent

"Plop me down on my bed with a good show on TV or a book to read and I will be at least  physically quiescent. To get my mind to be completely at rest, give me a few of my Temazepams." quote by poet

In quietude she lay – completely still.
She’d turned off all distractions that one day.
She’d made it clear she’d stay this way until
the clutter in her mind would go away,
for so consumed by thoughts, she could not sleep, 
and random things kept coming to her mind.
Frustration thwarted her, and it lay deep
inside of her, so peace she could not find.
Oh, how she wished for all these thoughts to end. 
Not moving, she kept lying on her bed,
unable still to even comprehend
why crazy notions whirled inside her head.
“My restless legs! I must get up,” cried she,
“Quiescent now I simply cannot be.”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Kendrick Avatar
February 18, 2024 at 3:52 AM
Back with congratulations on your winning work. Way to go! Thank you for sharing this one with us. Sara K
Sidwell Avatar
February 14, 2024 at 8:59 AM
Loved the poem! Congratulations on the win!
La France Avatar
February 14, 2024 at 5:00 AM
Andrea, an excellent and beautiful poem and congratulations on your placement in my contest, well done, and I love and appreciate your quote too, hugs, Constance
Volumes Avatar
February 13, 2024 at 5:06 PM
How sad it must be to have a demented mind. Your amazing poem, described it so aptly, Andrea, and yet she had the presence of mind to realize her predicament and know she must resist it by moving and getting up. A moving emotional write, showing empathy for one so troubled. Stunning poem.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
February 13, 2024 at 2:42 PM
My dear Andrea, your beautifully versed sonnet immersed superbly as a solitary crown by this pubescent sonneteer--(if I may be so bold) and in my crowns will fair well as in welcoming--N E time! Aloha, William
Goldsmith Avatar
February 13, 2024 at 12:51 PM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Quiescent" write/quote. Enjoy your day with your win.
Beaufort Avatar
February 11, 2024 at 9:10 AM
The quiescent state you pose is an interesting one that separates mind and body. A state of peace within ones thoughts does not come so easily. You're making me thing about how I have to resolve the issues facing me in order to sleep normally. It's not easy to deal with everything, everywhere, all at once.
Warlov Avatar
February 11, 2024 at 7:51 AM
I recall a news article about an unusual sudden communal "quiescence" of political activity (or lack thereof) in the University of Wisconsin student-body during an approaching election period being described as " . . . a hot-bed of lethargy". I think solemnity might be an emotional cousin to that also. Fitted for print or the noose? I'm happily mute.
Hind Avatar
February 9, 2024 at 12:07 PM
You did a good job describing quiescent feelings. Sometimes, like that, I can relate.
Magdalinos Avatar
February 9, 2024 at 7:06 AM
Hello Andrea,a beautiful sonnet,Good luck in the contest. Andrea ,Blessings!
Hamilton Avatar
February 9, 2024 at 12:34 AM
Unusual but great sonnet Andy not sleeping is the pits hugs Shadow
Kendrick Avatar
February 8, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Thanks for sharing this one with us. Restless leg can be caused by not enough dopamine. I enjoyed reading your contest entry and it reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Your visits to my page always are uplifting. Sara K
Baker Avatar
February 8, 2024 at 2:20 PM
A nice entry for the contest, Andrea. Good luck! My mind seems to never stop thinking, but I can meditate and stop it completely. I guess this is the quiescent state of mind the contest is talking about. When done right, it is nothing like being sleepy or falling to sleep. For me it's just a quiet state of awareness, I sometimes feel weightless and a floating sensation. I have no desire to leave the state of mind at all. It ends with a thought of a peaceful awakening. Hugs, Bill
Dietrich Avatar
February 8, 2024 at 5:19 PM
I think for some people this is nearly an impossibility. It sure would be nice though I think I might be a bit hyper, at least mentally!
Maverick Avatar
February 8, 2024 at 12:23 PM
And you arn't that quiet either..Which on the Whole is a 'good thing' I don't know if Joe Agrees though..Anyway at this distance alls ok.' I know; I know I'm quite the flatterer arn't I ?? Now theres no need to answer that straight off Mind you.' i am in enough ostracizion already I Feel I must purchase a robe and a bell, i will Ring it shouting 'done clean' done clean..My Great sin..' Thats done them in.' I'm not saying W H O they are' But have a guess ?
Dietrich Avatar
February 8, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Ha I am actually an introvert who only talks a lot with her sisters and friends
Seeker Avatar
February 7, 2024 at 9:38 PM
A commonplace dilemma. However, if we look at thoughts as mere objects external to us, by relinquishing ’ownership’, attachment ends and the mind becomes quiet.
Dietrich Avatar
February 8, 2024 at 10:26 AM
have you heard of earworms> for example, sometimes I will hear a song and it refuses to leave my mind while I am trying to sleep. So I need to put my tv really low and try to hear that instead. I guess this way of being that you are so good at does not come so easily for people like me.
Empress Avatar
February 7, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Restlessness and being unable to comprehend why, Sometimes thoughts just run through ones mind so well depicted and delivered here dear sweet andrea. Youve described this word very well in this sonnet. I loved the rhymes too, sending you light always. Pleasure reading your work
Empress Avatar
February 7, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Gosh i wouldn kno iv never used this word befoe
Dietrich Avatar
February 7, 2024 at 10:15 AM
thanks. i was describing it by the opposite effects. haha
Bayles Avatar
February 7, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Very nice, Andrea. This poem does a great job of painting a scene.
Dietrich Avatar
February 7, 2024 at 10:15 AM
thanks, Mike
Schatz Avatar
February 6, 2024 at 5:52 PM
I share the restless legs (not yours of course) It's difficult. Thank you for writing this. "Quiescent now I simply cannot be"
Dietrich Avatar
February 7, 2024 at 10:14 AM
yep, it's a real thing, especially sitting in a church for a few hours !!
Peranteau Avatar
February 6, 2024 at 5:18 PM
They have advanced studies in the rush to relieve the vigors uv racing thoughts...another indulging write for me dear poet...i'm constantly writing....lol...hm...great Andrea, now you got me in thuh panic ;) much love from my
Dietrich Avatar
February 7, 2024 at 10:16 AM
I have tried various things but what seems to work best for me is putting on a tv show very low volume so I can hardly hear it, and if it's a bit boring, eventually I will fall to sleep!
Kauffman Avatar
February 6, 2024 at 11:35 AM
Such a perfect picture of the mind unable to quiet itself - unable to sleep or turn off ruminating. Wonderful take on the theme! Best wishes for the contest. Blessings of sound sleep.
Buhagiar Avatar
February 6, 2024 at 11:07 AM
I'm sure you are calm and composed to write this marvellous poem. I cannot achieve this quiescence you wrote about. Too much medication. Hugs.
Dietrich Avatar
February 7, 2024 at 10:17 AM
sorry, Victor. I don't use medication and I cannot achieve this state either
Narain Avatar
February 6, 2024 at 10:24 AM
Nice poem. It is hard to control thoughts train in your mind. If you control it, you achieve Nirvana.
Dietrich Avatar
February 7, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Nirvana would sure be nice to reach,
John Avatar
February 6, 2024 at 3:56 AM
I like to feel quiescent - and fail! Nice to read this.
Dietrich Avatar
February 6, 2024 at 9:18 AM
yes, I have failed at it so often, I have given up trying
Richards Avatar
February 5, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Oh, that mind that wouldn't let us rest. This is so relatable. Nice sonnet, Andrea :)
Dietrich Avatar
February 6, 2024 at 9:18 AM
I call it insomniac's nightmare.
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