Sanctuary

"We live in a time of chaos,
not only in a world of wars,
but the war within one's self."


My mind has too many negative thoughts.
It's too noisy for my muse to be heard.
I've created a sanctuary of calm.
A place within where my soul can dwell.
I removed the harsh realities of hell.
Turning my back on my clamorous mind,
I sweep away the clutter and noise.
I can now foster my creativity within,
Embracing my reborn muse once again.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 2/26/2013 1:00:00 PM
I can certainly relate. Congrats on your win, Connie! Love, Kim
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Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 2/26/2013 1:15:00 PM
Thank you Kim for your congrats. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie
Date: 2/25/2013 4:20:00 PM
Sometimes it is hard to listen when so much is going on around and inside when we are fighting within over what we should do, what is right, and what we really want to do..Great work expressing such wonderful thoughts..Thanks for stopping by..We have had rain and I think it is going to turn cold here again..Sad plight for the trees that have flowered..Sara
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Date: 2/26/2013 4:46:00 AM
Sara thanks for your much appreciated comment and the congrats. This year winter is not leaving gently. Warm Smiles, Connie
Date: 2/25/2013 3:19:00 AM
A very good poem to send to the contest and you won! - Congratulations! - Have a lovely new week! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 2/25/2013 1:47:00 PM
Thanks for stopping by and for your congrats. Warm Smile Always, Connie
Date: 2/24/2013 9:41:00 PM
Connie, , thank you for SUPPORTING MY NEWEST contest...CONGRATULATIONS on your awesome win ;-) LINDA
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Date: 2/25/2013 1:49:00 PM
Thank you Linda for the win. My pleasure, I love entering one of your contests. Warm Smiles Always, Connie
Date: 2/24/2013 5:03:00 PM
wow, this is so nice. So sublime and peaceful a poem. It is really great if you can achieve this kind of thing in your mind!!
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Date: 2/24/2013 3:26:00 PM
Ah those tricky muses..can't live with them can't live without them. Thanks so much for stopping by my writes. Light & Love
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Date: 2/25/2013 1:50:00 PM
Debbie thanks for stopping by and for your comment. Much appreciated.
Date: 2/24/2013 11:40:00 AM
This is totally awesome Connie, I love this write! I really enjoyed reading this delightful and meaningful poem this afternoon! What a powerful piece, Great Work!!
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Connie Gildersleeve
Date: 2/24/2013 12:49:00 PM
Thank you for your wonderful comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie
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