Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

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Date written: 12/03/2022

Rooted To a Spot

firmly rooted to a spot
with eyes stitched shut.
lost in a sublime 
sweet serenity; 
swallowed whole
by stillness.
tired mind traveling
far from the maddening crowd 
to finally repose
as time grows feet 
and takes off running.
moments,
all cares of today, 
remnants of yesterday 
ploddingly drift away 
like billowing smoke.
the velvety-soft sound
of breath 
piercing through 
the silence.
the mind's eye 
searching 
for peace deep within.
all that matters...
now.

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Ann Peck December 11, 2022 at 9:20 AM Congratulations, Edward! Lovely poem.. . "swallowed whole by stillness..." I love. Edward Ibeh December 12, 2022 at 4:35 AM Thank you so much, Ann:-)

Beata Agustin December 6, 2022 at 7:22 PM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing your reflections, wisely and beautifully expressed through your awesome poetic style. God bless you. Edward Ibeh December 7, 2022 at 4:30 AM Thank you very much, Beata:-) Happy holidays!

Unseeking Seeker December 5, 2022 at 8:15 PM Another level! Exquisitely penned, Edward. Warmest congratulations on your win. Thanks for sharing. Edward Ibeh December 6, 2022 at 5:14 AM Thank you very much for the congratulations and my placement, Seeker:-) Most obliged.

Vijay Pandit December 5, 2022 at 5:44 AM That is the power of silence, mind, meditation. Apt for the theme, Edward. Edward Ibeh December 6, 2022 at 5:14 AM Thank you so much, Vijay:-)