Seijaku

Trains and buses, planes and cars
            busy circles round and round
                        buzzing an abusive pace

Where I sit inside my head
            where I choose to navigate
                      worries not the noisy light

Gardens of a silent world
            open always as we dream
                    not just for a slumber’s rest

Set for me as flowers grow
            softness of a soundless scene
                     one and world can coexist

As I sift through time and space
            I am still as mind declares
               movement, there is none at all

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 9/2/2024 5:14:00 PM

Mike, thanks....I had to look up "seijaku" and it seems like a very interesting concept. How special indeed it is to clear ones mind for a time! I tend to have a very active mind with thoughts swirling around all the time and do enjoy trying to suppress it all for a while. I guess this applies to a lot of people since it has a place in several cultures. Thanks for making me smile!

Mike Gentile
Date: 9/12/2024 4:04:00 AM

Thank you so much Duke!!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/24/2024 10:35:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Seijaku" write. We live in a busy/crazy word. Have a great day/weekend writing away.......................

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/24/2024 10:36:00 AM

Thank you so much Paula xxoo

thriveni c mysore

Date: 8/24/2024 8:21:00 AM

'I am still as mind declares/ movement, there is none at all' beautiful thoughts. calm. congratulations dear poet. happy writing.

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/24/2024 10:31:00 AM

Thank you so much!!!

Ink Empress

Date: 8/24/2024 7:50:00 AM

Love the way this flows and how youv written dear mike. Especially “ Set for me as flowers grow softness of a soundless scene one and world can coexist” brilliant alliterations too. Seamless flow! Congratulations on your win. Sending you light

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/24/2024 10:32:00 AM

You are so kind, thank you!!!

Silent One

Date: 8/24/2024 4:45:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/24/2024 5:22:00 AM

Thank you Silent One, Happy Sunday!!!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/13/2024 2:38:00 AM

Simply a stupendous poem. Took me in with love.

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/16/2024 1:34:00 PM

Thank you Victor!

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/8/2024 2:17:00 PM

Softness of a soundless scene...yes I like that. Nice one Mike. Happy Thursday :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/8/2024 3:58:00 PM

Thank you Heidi, Happy Thursday xxoo

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/8/2024 1:31:00 PM

The world is one noisy place for sure, left city life over 30 years ago, best choice I ever made. Hope your day is going peacefully well. Tom

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/8/2024 3:58:00 PM

Thank you Tom, a peaceful day to you as well!!

Duke Beaufort

Date: 8/8/2024 8:07:00 AM

Mike, "sounds" to me like you are a thoughtful and meditative soul, which is a good thing. Those of us who can filter out the noise of the rat race are lucky indeed! This is causing me to think about our existence and brings a smile. Hopefully, there exists a sane balance.

Mike Gentile
Date: 8/8/2024 3:56:00 PM

Duke, thank you so much for your kind words and thoughts!! Happy Thursday!!