Quietude

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Ah, the tranquility of now What could be more liberating? A blissful silence, unbroken by nature These are always the best of moments Birds, for a change, are just listening They seem to be lost in a moment Of mirth and wonder like I am There is such sweet placidness Permeating the afternoon air I'm making the most of it Floodgates of thoughts Run ocean deep in my mind I've shut out all distractions All is quiet and calm now Do not disturb, please I'm perfectly entered in The present moment It's like nothing else In the world matters Or exists Submitted for... Vibrant blissful stillness Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Unseeking Seeker Date written and posted: 09/01/2018

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Gary Radice

Date: 5/16/2021 1:16:00 PM

I think one of the weaknesses of Poetry Soup (if you can actually call it that) is that it too exists in the present moment. By that I mean (and presume) that most people read other poets' newer poems and don't get to read their earlier works. That's a shame because there are so many 'unread' great poems - this from 2018 being one of those. I'm glad this won because I got the chance to read and enjoy it Edward. Cheers - Gary

Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/16/2021 2:06:00 PM

Thank you so much, Gary:-) This poem is special to me and I really appreciate your wonderful feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed it, my friend!

P.M. Richter

Date: 11/16/2018 9:21:00 AM

Very nicely done my friend. Congratulations

Edward Ibeh
Date: 11/16/2018 4:30:00 PM

Thank you so much, P.M.!:-)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/16/2018 12:18:00 AM

A very lovely entry deserving of your win Edward. Congratulations! : )

Edward Ibeh
Date: 11/16/2018 5:32:00 PM

Thank you very much, Connie!:-)

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/15/2018 8:40:00 PM

Thanks for entering my contest, Edward. Congrats on your win. It certainly helps in my case to suffer from senior moments... how did I not remember reading your poem before!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 11/15/2018 8:48:00 PM

Thanks so much for placing me, Line!:-) I'm honored. And don't be too tough on yourself!...lol

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/8/2018 5:35:00 PM

Lovely, Edward. Congrats on your gold medal win.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/8/2018 9:32:00 PM

Thank you so much, Line!:-)