Resolution

At last contentment is undulating around me. 
The fragmented shards of discord quieted and still. 
The year began in mayhem and ends in peaceful silence. 
A ceasefire in hostilities; an armistice. Resolution. 

In conclusion, I am happy with the simplicity I found; 
the pruning of possessions, the clarity of clearing; 
space, time, direction and a settling into certitude. 
A period of recuperation; a time of renewal. 

I reached deep into my soul and found a pool of tranquility. 
Its waters cleansed and refreshed me and I splashed 
its sparkling rejuvenation into the bleak crevices 
of discontentment, emerging energised and whole. 

Now contentment is undulating around me and I am strong. 
I belong at last.  The past is past and the future beckons. 
The year began in mayhem and ends in peaceful resolution, 
and, in conclusion, I am happy with the simplicity I found.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Brown Avatar
June 3, 2010 at 12:51 PM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round Helen. I wish you the best in the finals. Love, Carol
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May 1, 2010 at 6:23 PM
Congrats Helen on your poem being featured. Vince
Brown Avatar
April 27, 2010 at 7:28 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Helen J. Love, Carol
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April 26, 2010 at 10:57 AM
Many congratulations on having your poetry featured >> James
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December 27, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Very nice write, uplifting, to usher the new year. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your comments on my poem. Happy New Year 2010! Caroline.
Dietrich Avatar
December 27, 2009 at 10:17 PM
wow, this is good writing here. It almost has the quality of a well metered rhyming poem, somewhat like blank verse. I love how you tied everything together between the old and the new, and the true "resolution" Hope to see more from you. Andrea, a newbie
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December 27, 2009 at 5:33 AM
Yes, Helen, reducing things and increasing friendships and time with God and Spirit is what we all need.You have so excellently put the ideas together. Keep the magical pen flowing. Sara
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