The Beauty of Solitude

Adrift, upon un-rippled, thoughtless, ponds
floating in this moment everlasting
no wake – no destination – just here now
observed by nature’s watchers smiling eyes.

Soft breeze – a humming chant- among the trees
rhythms tone induced by branch and leaf
silent wings - fluffed glide - above the fray
rising upon the exhaled breath of peace.

Sun’s warmth a kiss blown from a star
unraveling the ice of ageless angst
soothing forever’s path to solitude
each ever present moments whispered “OM”.


©5/3/2018

submitted to – The Beauty of Solitude – Poetry Contest
sponsor – Line Gauthier
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Warrior Avatar
May 7, 2018 at 7:52 AM
Very nicely done John...congrats on the win...love & light...^WW^
Sinha-Roy Avatar
May 5, 2018 at 2:56 AM
Congratulations, John on your win. OM or AUM is the original sound of the universe residing in our soul. Very nicely depicted.
Donnelly Avatar
May 4, 2018 at 8:47 PM
I especially like the first stanza, John. Nice lines. Congrats! All the best to you. :) ~ Artsie
Gauthier Avatar
May 4, 2018 at 7:30 PM
Your last line blew me away. Well done, John. Congrats on your winning poem.
Gentry Avatar
May 4, 2018 at 7:15 PM
Congratulations on your placement. A lovely poem on the beauty of solitude. Enjoyed.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace