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Serenity Awakened

She's set her mind free like fallen Autumn leaves
        Embracing mindfulness in the cool September air
             Reconnecting with her joyous inner child
         Easing up her jangled nerves, meditating away
      Negative voices in her head, actively listening to the
             Incessant rustling of red and gold leaves.
          The ambience so peaceful as she relishes her
         Yen to be free of mundane concerns. Hosanna! 

       Awakening all senses; gradually resurrecting her
      Withered verve, cap-a-pie. Her hair blowing in the 
  Autumn wind as she communes with ghosts of the past,
               Keeping steadfastly firm her spiritual...
              Equilibrium while blocking out external
                 Noises threatening to perturb her
          Equanimity. In autumnal piece of mind as she...
               Drowns in a sea of unadulterated bliss.


Serenity Awakened Poetry Contest (Winner: 6th Place)
Sponsored by Regina McIntosh
Date written: 08/22/2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Allison Avatar
August 28, 2020 at 10:59 AM
such serene lines and gorgeous imagery, many congrats on your win Edward:-) hugs jan xx
Ibeh Avatar
August 28, 2020 at 1:59 PM
Thank you very much, Jan:-)
Kauffman Avatar
August 27, 2020 at 11:27 AM
This is wonderfully serene, Edward - as serene as watching a leaf drift to the ground. There is a "steadiness" in the experience you describe. Love the acrostic! One of my favorite forms. Congratulations! So glad to see this on the winners list.
Ibeh Avatar
August 27, 2020 at 1:14 PM
Thank you very much indeed, Sam:-) I greatly appreciate your congratulations and awesome feedback, my friend! Blessings.<3
Mcintosh Avatar
August 27, 2020 at 8:43 AM
Beautiful! Congrats on your winning entry and thank you for entering. God bless you
Ibeh Avatar
August 27, 2020 at 11:12 AM
Thank you very much for my placement, Regina:-) Most appreciated.
Ranaweera  Avatar
August 23, 2020 at 8:00 PM
A wonderful craft, Ibeh!! Wish you a top win in the contest!!
Ibeh Avatar
August 23, 2020 at 10:12 PM
Thank you, Newton:-) Most appreciated.
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