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Serene Stillness

When city life morphs
into a cacophony of noises;
splintered sounds levy a toll. 
And anxiety overshadows my reality;
till I'm brought to the edge of tears,
and need to step away from it all.
So, I inevitably turn
to nature's serene stillness;
to recharge my spirit. 
I'm a people person,
but, at times,
I want to be alone
with my thoughts;
listening to the mountains speak
in muted sounds of silence. 
Leaving my stress behind;
I seek the isolation of camping
in an unimaginably peaceful place
of quietude, beauty, and solitude.
And there, at night, the stars light up the sky,
bathing me in celestial light;
making me feel insignificant,
yet fundamentally connected,
somehow.

Copyright © Emile Pinet | Year Posted 2022

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Sam Kauffman Date: 12/12/2022 11:48:00 AM Emile, I so resonate with your words, your images and your need to retreat into a quiet hollow of nature! We seem to be on the same track with this theme. Definitely a good place! Congratulations on your win my friend! Blessings of joy and peace to you! Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 12/12/2022 12:02:00 PM Thanks, Sam, I appreciate your comments, we seem to share many attributes, my friend, Emile.

Unseeking Seeker Date: 12/12/2022 7:27:00 AM Interconnectedness is a big step along the path, Emile. Separateness is left behind and Oneness awaits ~ warmest congratulations on your win. A powerful and cogent write indeed. Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 12/12/2022 8:06:00 AM Thanks, Unseeking, as always, the placement and your comments are appreciated, my friend, Emile.

Christuraj Alex Date: 3/11/2022 9:18:00 PM Even a "people's person' needs silent stillness. Very beautifully written. Congratulations! Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 3/12/2022 7:07:00 AM Thanks, Christuraj, as always, your comments are welcomed and most appreciated, my friend, Emile.

Paulette Calasibetta Date: 2/23/2022 8:51:00 AM I can hear the "cacophony of noises" and the "quietude, beauty, and solitude" you so beautifully express within the splendid imagery you have penned. :)Paulette Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 2/23/2022 10:14:00 AM Thanks, Paulette, as always, your wonderful comments are most appreciated, my friend, Emile.

L Milton Hankins Date: 2/22/2022 7:32:00 PM Incredibly fine imaging, Emile, as usual. I especially can relate, for from time to time, I simply must go to the mountains. The mountains call...and I must go! Exceptional writing, my friend. Best of luck in the contest. Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 2/23/2022 8:01:00 AM Thanks so much, Milt, as always you bring a smile to my day, my friend, Emile.