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Quagmire, Quest, Quiescent Words Poetry Contest

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QUIESCENT

I love my quiescent moments
or being in a quiescent state of mind.
Many times in my life, I submerge myself
in quietness, stillness when I am alone.

Times when there are concerns, issues,
matters important to me or to my children
or to someone I care that are out of my
control and I could not do any damn thing.

These moments of quietness, stillness leads
to contemplation, connecting to myself and
my innermost thoughts for understanding or
insights to accept that I cannot do anything.

Accepting that I also cannot help somebody no
matter how hard I try and I cannot do anything,
if he/she does not want to do anything and it is
not a failure in my part because I tried my best.

There are times when I am with a company or
group finding myself in a quiescent state of mind.
When I don’t want to listen to either one of the
three C’s: complaining, criticizing and comparing. 

When I don’t want to hear boasting or me, me, me.
When somebody just keeps on talking, not listening.
I am in their company physically, but not really with
them for I rather be in my quiescent state of mind.
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Date: 2/14/2024 9:45:00 AM
Very impressive winning work. Way to go.Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Congratulations. Sara K
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Marilene Evans
Date: 2/14/2024 10:20:00 AM
Thank you so much, Sara! I appreciate your compliments. Happy Valentine's Day!
Date: 2/14/2024 5:19:00 AM
Marilene, excellent writing and congratulations on your win in my contest, hugs, Constance
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Date: 2/10/2024 6:41:00 PM
Dear Marlene, your poem is finding peace in stillness amidst life's noise is a true gift. The power of self-reflection and acceptance shines through your words. Love the quiet strength in "not a failure, I tried my best." And escaping the "three C's" in groups? Genius! Keep embracing your sanctuary within, it's where wisdom blooms. - Blessings, Daniel
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Marilene Evans
Date: 2/10/2024 10:01:00 PM
Daniel, thank you so much for your perception of my poem and your comments full of wisdom. I appreciate your perception. Have a great weekend.
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