Mystic Rose Rose Poet Free verse

The Buddhist Woman

In the middle of a hot summer morning 
upon my return from the beach 
throngs of people trudging through 
on a busy Sunday, by the water quay 

My heart so heavy laden that it doesn't speak 
heart breaking beauty that I can only see 
she walks by in a tilly hat and shiny eyes 
the scent of incense clinging in mid air 

I wanted to follow her down the paved path 
but I had to go, and I couldn't follow 
so I quietly came home to my quiet little house 
with weeping walls and windows closed 

It was a summer morning like many others 
except for the Buddhist woman 
her smile, her scent, gave me serenity 
she stopped me on my tracks,....

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Linda Alice Fowler August 8, 2024 at 3:28 PM A soothing and timely meeting dear Vie. All events have purpose. :)

Karen Jones August 4, 2024 at 2:04 PM Very well written! Intriguing and interesting work makes me want to read further! Mystic Rose Rose August 4, 2024 at 6:12 PM She was a peaceful presence in a turmoiled day for me Karen, :)

Jay Narain July 31, 2024 at 11:40 AM Beautiful poem. Mystic Rose Rose August 4, 2024 at 6:12 PM Thank you Jay, glad you enjoyed it

Joseph P. DiMino July 30, 2024 at 10:17 AM Such beauty is mind blowing, restorative. Spiritual illumination has an inner/outer beauty that defies definition -- mouth open agape, heart open with gratitude -- soul seeming a bit lighter and lifting. The Buddhist woman afoot, in a garment of light. Mystic Rose Rose July 30, 2024 at 6:42 PM Yes her illumined state of being, went noticed at a time when I needed light, thanks for reading Joe

Victor Buhagiar July 30, 2024 at 1:19 AM You write about a variety of things. I know nothing about Buddhism, it does not really interest me. Yet your poem is soothing. Mystic Rose Rose July 30, 2024 at 6:41 PM I have studied with Buddhist monks for many years, and they had so much wisdom to offer, thanks for leaving a comment Victor

Tonye George July 29, 2024 at 1:19 PM You're a true poet and empath. You should follow your heart next time. She might really need healing. I wish someone who feel my yearn like that and come talk to me. Mystic Rose Rose July 30, 2024 at 6:41 PM I hear you and feel your pain Tonye, I asked God to send you a Holy Angel to guide you, and to help you to believe in yourself, more, and more, through His love you become a rare gift to the world Tonye

Ink Empress July 28, 2024 at 2:09 PM I feel like you are a very deep feeler and also healer, and therefore you grasp little things around you … and you write about them for us to read and appreciate and feel what you felt. This is so touching and beautifully delivered sweet rose! Sending you light always Mystic Rose Rose July 30, 2024 at 6:40 PM I was in dire need to heal and this woman send me a smile of sunshine, and I felt it, I think she was an angel materialized, thank you for reading

Silent One July 28, 2024 at 1:40 PM Seems like a memory that stuck with you.. You can write about any subject and this one is another very good poem.. Mystic Rose Rose July 30, 2024 at 6:39 PM Thank you Silent one, I thought she stuck out amongst the crowd, dressed her Sunday best, she look like she glided towards the water, guess it was a meeting of the souls, for a sharp minute as I passed her by