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Sitting Quietly

Sometimes we need to sit quietly Just to do nothing at all As we do this -we listen To the quiet sounds around us Then we hear our inner thoughts It talks to us -saying things to us Something we need to know Poetry ideas come easy this way Sometimes one idea or more Or just getting started reading A good mystery or romance Quietness is good it relaxes Good for the body and soul

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David Smith

Date: 1/25/2020 1:10:00 PM

My daughter bought me book called Books for living by Will Schwalbe. It is all about that very subject and more. This poem ticked all the boxes for me. I make the effort to sit quietly on a daily basis but try to avoid lying quietly for two long. Hope your poem gets read widely, Regards David

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/25/2020 5:15:00 PM

Hello David Smith, so nice to see you here. These books for a living sounds to me to be interesting.When i sit quietly I can hear my thoughts talk to me. I also get ideas. for poetry. Thank you i hope so to. Have a nice evening my friend.

Peter Onyancha

Date: 1/23/2020 7:49:00 AM

Damn.. You talking deep to me. Keep your pen melting. I like the piece.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/23/2020 1:55:00 PM

Hello Peter Onyancha, yes I will.Thank you for the lovely comment. have a nice day my friend.

Robertina B.

Date: 1/2/2020 5:56:00 AM

Sitting quietly definitely helps eliminate stress, clears the mind, allows more creativity, etc. It's important to me.. Sitting quietly rejuvenates me and I always feel better afterwards.. i really enjoyed this , my friend.! Wonderful poem! I Really can relate to..Have a blessed New Year!

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/2/2020 8:22:00 AM

Hello Robertina B. the quiet is peaceful to me. it helps me to think of ideas for poetry. It helps me unwind. I am so glad that yo can relate to this poem. Happy New Year. Have a nice day my friend.

Jessica Renee Dawson

Date: 1/2/2020 12:20:00 AM

I long for this quietness in my soul...

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/2/2020 8:23:00 AM

Hello J. R. Dawson, to have peace and quiet in our soul would be nice. Happy New Year. Have a nice day my friend.

Fj Thomas

Date: 1/1/2020 12:54:00 PM

Quietness is a wonderful thing, one I long for more since my grandson arrived five years ago lol. Good afternoon Darlene :)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/1/2020 2:49:00 PM

Hello FJ Thomas, yes quietness is a wonderful thing. It gives us a chance to think. Enjoy your grandson. Happy New year. Have a nice day my friend.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 12/17/2019 8:40:00 PM

Hello Darlene … yes, we do need the times of relaxation to help clear our minds. I like to sit outside our back door and count the species of birds amongst the shrubbery - thank you Darlene - Lindsay

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/19/2019 5:19:00 PM

Hello Laurie Lindsay, You like to count the species of birds! Do you ever lose count? I like to day dream of being by the water it relaxes me. Oh and seeing Romeo the cat walk by the glass door. Your welcome my friend. have a nice evening .

Indiana Shaw

Date: 12/17/2019 1:53:00 PM

Next time you are having a moment - I hope you can smell the scented roses, I have placed on the side table next to you . . . : )

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/17/2019 2:57:00 PM

Hello Indiana Shaw,Oh such a lovely thing to do. Thank you. I do smell these lovely roses. Such a beautiful flowers. These I will cherish these flowers. Merry Christmas my friend.Have a nice day.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 12/15/2019 7:04:00 AM

A very holistic ink massage, Ms. De Beaulieu! Thanks for the muse relaxation. Wise advice given on the serene tip for real. Going to the fave file, pronto. Excellent thoughts expressed elegantly. Love and more love always.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/15/2019 2:34:00 PM

Hello Freddie Roberson Jr. you are very welcomed.I am pleased to make your day.Thank you for the lovely comment. Love and more always. Have a nice day my friend.

Anil Deo

Date: 12/14/2019 12:45:00 PM

If it were not forgotten in our hustle-bustle-tussles, one might say "Elementary, my dear Watson." And yes, Spirit speaks in silences yet. Joy! shalom, shalom

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/14/2019 7:43:00 PM

Hello Anil Deo,I also believe that the spirit speaks in silence. In silence we can hear our own thoughts.Telling us ideas for poetry. Or just to be still in silence. Joy ~ shalom my friend.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/13/2019 6:52:00 PM

this is very very nice, Darlene.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/14/2019 6:53:00 AM

Hello Andrea,nice to see you here. Thank you for the lovely comment. Have a nice day my friend. Hugs. Darlene

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/13/2019 10:53:00 AM

Are you a Yoga teacher perhaps dear Darlene, that is what they advocate at the end of each lesson - you are completely and utterly correct! Christmas blessings, Jennifer.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/13/2019 1:16:00 PM

Hello Jennifer Proxenos, I use to take yoga classes a long time ago. I do this after my prayers.It soothed me and empty the mind, for a peace sleep. Christmas blessings to you. Darlene Hugs.

Bobbie Burns

Date: 12/12/2019 1:16:00 PM

I am not one to comment, but when I do I do it because it is justified. I like the philosophy of this work, and it captures my mind. Your lines catch the truth of life, and I like that. Poems for me is about life and mingled with nature it makes a wonderful combination. Thank you for reading my works. It is greatly appreciated.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/12/2019 2:12:00 PM

Hello Bobbie Burns, I am happy to see your comment on this poem. It makes me pleased that you like this poem. I sometimes do nature poems. I will rad you poetry often. Merry Christmas. have a nice day my friend.

Matthew Anish

Date: 12/11/2019 2:19:00 PM

I like the images you give of a cozy day of reading. The attacks may have been because the victims were Jewish - as am I. Chanukah and Christmas fall on the same day this year - of course Chanukah is 8 days long. Peace, Love and best of the Season to you and yours. Matthew Anish

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/11/2019 2:59:00 PM

Hello Matthew Anish, I think it is so wrong for people being attacked because of their religion. It seems to be wrong.I wish people would live in peace with other people. Happy Chanukah my friend. have a nice day.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 12/11/2019 8:09:00 AM

Inspiration likes loneliness and quietness dear , Darlene in order to whisper to our ears her compositions! Excellent dear friend!

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/11/2019 12:04:00 PM

Hello Demetrios Trifiats, hi! Yes that is what silence is all about to hear your thoughts. Getting ideas for poetry. Merry Christmas. Have a nice day my friend. Have a nice day.

P.S. Awtry

Date: 12/11/2019 1:15:00 AM

You are right Darlene! Sitting quietly is a wonderful gift to ourselves. :)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/11/2019 7:27:00 AM

Hello P.S. Poetry, hi! Yes a person can hear their thoughts clearly in the quiet. A good time to crate poetry or read a good book. Merry Christmas. Have a nice day my friend.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 12/10/2019 3:01:00 PM

It's necessary to just sit quietly every day, for a few minutes to de-stress. Beautiful piece of advice.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/11/2019 7:30:00 AM

Hello M.L. Kiser,yes to sit quietly and de-stress is a good thing to do. Thank you for the lovely comment. Merry Christmas. Have a nice day my friend.

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 12/10/2019 7:21:00 AM

Well penned. It is so simply and yet so difficult to do 'nothing' at all. But then Nirvana does not come without effort. Thank you for sharing. Kind wishes, Kai

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/10/2019 1:40:00 PM

Hello Kai Micheal Neumang, Merry Christmas. Yes simple and difficult to do. Right nirvana does not come without effort. Your welcome. have a nice day my friend.

Lin Lane

Date: 12/9/2019 10:50:00 PM

I am in total harmony with you on this subject, Darlene. By clearing the mind of outside noises, we can hear so much clearer what matters most.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/10/2019 1:42:00 PM

Hello Lin, Lane,I am glad that you and i agree. Yes in quietness we can hear our own thoughts. Merry Christmas.Have a nice day my friend.Thank you for the lovely comment.

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/9/2019 6:10:00 PM

Darlene, this is so true! I love the silence for reasons like this. You have described it so well. I love this poem. Have a nice evening :)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/10/2019 1:48:00 PM

Hello Heidi, in silence we can hear our thoughts. I enjoy that. It helps me create poetry. If there is a little noise , I can still creat poetry. Merry Christmas. Thank you for the lovely comment. Have a nice day my friend.