Restrain

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Restrain aversion and desire Two sides of the same coin Let heart afire, for God aspire Roaring like a lion Separate wheat from chaff Holding righteousness staff Playfully, as we laugh Our pain Restrain 07-October-2021 Quietus ''R'' Contest, New or Old' Sponsor: Constance La France

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/26/2021 9:56:00 AM

Hi Seeker! Once again I get to wallow in the profound wisdom and simplicity of your lines. Congratulations on your win! Sending you blessings.

Unseeking Seeker
Date: 10/26/2021 6:52:00 PM

Thank you Sam! Mindfully looking at aversion and desire, right down to the subtlest flicker within, is the essence of Buddhist teaching.

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/7/2021 5:19:00 PM

Hi Seeker, You composed a good entry using the word restrain. Well done. Congratulations on your winning write. Have a great day;-) Alexis

Unseeking Seeker
Date: 10/7/2021 9:42:00 PM

Thanks Alexis! I had written a longer poem too for this contest but wanted to go with this new form, Quietus :) The other one is https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/reveal_1395458

Constance La France

Date: 10/7/2021 7:59:00 AM

Seeker, congratulations on your win in my "R" contest with this wonderful poem, so well done ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Unseeking Seeker
Date: 10/7/2021 9:28:00 AM

Happy that the compact Quietus form could qualify!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/6/2021 11:08:00 PM

Brilliant.

Unseeking Seeker
Date: 10/7/2021 1:14:00 AM