STILLNESS

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STILLNESS* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In stillness they stand, deep roots sip from ancient streams, time's hands slip away. Branches weave through endless skies, the heart learns to stretch and breathe. *Note:Poem originally written for and submitted to creativeramblings.com (Haiku Shack) for its anthology contest. This is my original poem.

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Joe Maverick

Date: 8/7/2025 10:30:00 PM

A picture of endurance in your lines Sara.. I Am getting realisations of how many sick People there are in the world..' off on a tangent With that one.' Yet back to your poem.. Really good to read.'

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/7/2025 10:57:00 AM

What a lovely write and picture you have here. Love Both... Stillness is so important in life. Have a lovely/blessed day writing away...............

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/7/2025 5:18:00 PM

I agree, Paula. We do need stillness. I believe it's vital...the quiet part of God in us. :-) hugs, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/7/2025 9:32:00 AM

Your tanka depicts proudly attachment to the roots like trees and streams teaming for eons. I really like the soul and stamina behind it. This is a fave

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/7/2025 5:18:00 PM

thanks, dear Sotto, for your visit and your insight about my poem. Thanks for the Fave! means a great deal coming from you. Wishing you a pleasant evening, hugs from Texas, Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/7/2025 7:08:00 AM

- Just... beautiful, Sara :) - hugs

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 8/7/2025 5:17:00 PM

thank you, Anne-Lise! You're most kind, hugs from Texas, Sara