The Stillness of Time

The distance between our eyes
is an unmeasurable treasure
Where background worlds disappear
and our souls reach out to be tethered
to the mast of our heart
as the stillness of time
smolders in the dewy mist of our yearning
bonding us to the calm need of surrender

8/30/19
contest Silence
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Sinha-Roy Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 6:38 AM
Congratulations on your win. Last line is beautiful.
Andresen Avatar
September 6, 2019 at 5:55 AM
- Congratulations on your 2st place win :) - hugs and happy weekend, Frederic // Anne-Lise :)
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September 5, 2019 at 3:16 PM
Congrats on your placement in the contest..
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