The Quiet

The zephyr breeze disturbs the leaves
through pristine forest trees,
and water gurgles over rocks,
while coursing to the seas,
disputing shrieks beyond all sight,
as if there is a riot,
yet with the gloom I left behind, 
this does become my quiet.  

Thunder bolts though distant now,
are carried on the cloud,
a rustle made in dying grass,
can be a nervous loud.
Sombre tones of crackling fire,
may well fill the night -
where natural balance poises,
this quiet I will not fight.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 2/5/2021 9:21:00 AM
With this pandemic we have not been away anywhere for over a year, and Please God the virus will start quieting as we move and more and more towards the vaccine. I love a quiet time and we made our garden so pretty and have two beautiful lounge like garden chairs so at 6.p.m every evening we go out, have a glass of wine and watch the sun setting and the birds that gather at the birdbath. and because we are in a secure estate it is very comforting. Love this poem, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 2/9/2021 3:46:00 PM
Hello Jennifer ... your comment is interesting and comforting like this verse. Covid has slowed life down somewhat here and many are not happy about this tennis tournament that is progressing now - thank you Jennifer - Lindsay
Date: 2/4/2021 10:07:00 AM
There is nothing like nature to give us the piece we need. As cold as it is I go out on the deck and listen to the birds chirping and wonder how can you sing so happily when it is this cold but it gives me a sense of calm. love phyl
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Date: 2/9/2021 3:30:00 PM
Hello Phyllis ... can't agree with you more. Having birds persistently visiting at home is a sign of trust an to hear their trills does certainly lift our spirits on a cold day - thanks Phyllis - Lindsay
Date: 1/29/2021 5:10:00 PM
I can almost see it...........
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 2/9/2021 3:24:00 PM
Hello Jerry ... if you enjoy the sounds of nature you would love to be amongst it - thanks Jerry - Lindsay
Date: 1/25/2021 8:03:00 PM
I love the serenity of nature you have expressed here, especially the lines 'yet with the gloom I left behind, this does become my quiet' - am making a Fave :)
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 1/25/2021 9:06:00 PM
Hello Michelle ... I find the sounds of nature very appealing with a calming effect. If I sit still enough, in the bush the birds become curious and will approach me - thank you Michelle - Lindsay
Date: 1/25/2021 1:56:00 PM
hey, it kind of goes along with my sleeping poem. Sometimes we need a little of nature's disturbance to get our thoughts off other things! Nicely done. If for a contest, it sure ought to win.(or ought to have won. It looks like a contest entry but possibly is not!)
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Date: 1/25/2021 9:00:00 PM
Hello Andrea ... can't agree more Andrea. With the pressure put on our lives these days, we need to be able to find a spiritual place and I can't think of anywhere than being in the bush - thanks again Andrea - Lindsay
Date: 1/25/2021 1:13:00 PM
Hi Lindsay. Wow. What great images you put in my mind. Love your poem. And the 8,6,8,6 really makes it flow, gives it music. Best wishes. Tony
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 1/25/2021 8:55:00 PM
Hello Tony ... I do think the syllable style really suits this poem. It reminds me of a flowing stream through the bush being constant - thank you Tony - Lindsay
Date: 1/25/2021 11:21:00 AM
Quarantine hath provided everyone with an opportunity to be alone with their thoughts, and you have made great use of the time! Aloha! Rico
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 1/25/2021 8:50:00 PM
Hello Rico ... so true Rico, but restrictions even put being out in the bush out of bounds. However, we don't have any covid cases at this time - thanks Rico - Lindsay
Date: 1/22/2021 1:38:00 PM
Super piece Lindsay, really peaceful and soothing!. Blessings always, Gordon
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Date: 1/25/2021 8:42:00 PM
Hello Gordon ... thank you. Pristine bush is exactly that if you appreciate it - catch you soon Gordon - Lindsay
Date: 1/22/2021 12:45:00 PM
The sounds of nature are always welcomed over the noise of day to day living. Great poem, Lindsay :)
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Date: 1/25/2021 8:39:00 PM
Hello Angela ... oh gosh yes. It's so pleasant attempting to hear a bird call and try to put a name to the bird - thank you Angela - Lindsay
Date: 1/22/2021 3:29:00 AM
This is my kind of quiet Lindsay, beautiful, peaceful and calming, felt like I was there. Emilia : )
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Date: 1/25/2021 8:36:00 PM
Hello Emilia ... and that's exactly what the pristine bush is - thank you Emilia - Lindsay
Date: 1/20/2021 7:13:00 PM
Love this Lindsay. A fave for me. I could see myself sitting around a campfire watching the distant lightning afar off. Good stuff is usual. God Bless, JB
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Date: 1/25/2021 8:34:00 PM
Hello Judy ... thank you Judy. In the outback at night, the sky is crystal clear and you feel like you can reach up and touch the stars. Catch you soon Judy - Lindsay
Date: 1/20/2021 5:26:00 AM
I love this Lindsay! I can feel the peace of quietness. So nice. :)
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Date: 1/25/2021 8:17:00 PM
Hello Heidi ... it's so good to be out of the traffic and industrial noises, and in the bush is so calming - thank you Heidi - Lindsay
Date: 1/19/2021 8:19:00 AM
Splendid verse, Lindsay! As smooth and soothing as honey slowly gurgling from a jar! Bob
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Date: 1/25/2021 8:12:00 PM
Hello there Bob ... spending time quietly in the bush is very much like honey to me. Very spiritual - thanks Bob - Lindsay
Date: 1/19/2021 6:01:00 AM
Love love love this. It's brilliant!!! I love it. God bless you lady - a fave for me
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Lindsay Laurie
Date: 1/25/2021 8:09:00 PM
Thank you Regina for your kind comment. I'm pleased you enjoyed this verse - Lindsay
Date: 1/19/2021 3:36:00 AM
Sounds like a place I'd love to be enjoying. Nicely portrayed, Lindsay.
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Date: 1/25/2021 8:07:00 PM
Hello Jenna ... if you prefer the gentle sounds in the bush then you would enjoy it - thanks Jenna - Lindsay
Date: 1/19/2021 1:00:00 AM
Peace and quiet, excellent for the soul. Tom
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Date: 1/25/2021 8:05:00 PM
Hello Tom ... a fallen log to sit on in the bush with a stream close by is where I get it - thanks Tom - Lindsay
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