Smelling Life's Roses

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As fate hangs 
in a precarious equilibrium
and a mammoth iceberg 
of uncertainty crumbles 
into the sea

As quiet moments start to rattle 
like angry thunder and the 
maddening world plunges 
head-first into a bottomless pit 
of existential chaos...

as the populace wrestle with stress 
engendered by a plethora of unmet 
obligations and expectations
in the midst of all the hustle 
and bustle of everyday life...

as world leaders vie for hegemony; 
as wars are fought on far-flung battlefields
or in our ship of state over human rights,
ideals, political control, and so on,
I search for my peace of mind...

in soothing "me-time" relaxation
I take time to breathe and reflect fondly 
in solitude, unfettered by the troubles 
of the day, or simply be out 
in the open air, counting my blessings...

as I smell life's roses.


BRIAN'S CHOICE 4,any form,any theme poetry contest(Winner: 2nd Place)
Sponsored by Brian Strand
Date submiited: 05/05/2020

Screwed XIX Poetry Contest
Sponsored by rob carmack (Winner: 6th Place)
Date written and posted: 12/16/2018

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 5/6/2020 3:23:00 PM
Calm kool frame of flower Congratulations on your Win
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/7/2020 6:25:00 AM
Thank you, Gideon:-)
Date: 12/16/2018 12:18:00 PM
Minimalism at its best: simply out in the open air, sniffing flowers..best for a win, Edward.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 12/16/2018 12:56:00 PM
Thank you very much, Vijay!:-) I just changed the title to "Smelling Life's Roses"
Date: 12/16/2018 10:44:00 AM
Perfectly written and so important! Finding simple, calm moments :) You have also inspired me to write a poem, titled Santa had a panic attack and I made reference to this poem at it :)
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 12/16/2018 11:45:00 AM
So cool! Glad this poem sparked your inspiration to write a poem. I can't wait to read it, Heidi!:-) Thanks for the wonderful comments...
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