Ann Peck Poet Sonnet

Thoughts I Return To

Sitting beside a noisy, restless creek,
rushing water over stones and green moss.
Often, these crazy days, thoughts seem to seek
places to hide from life's tumble and toss.

A meadow of wildflowers comes to mind;
running barefoot over non-brambled grass.
Losing burdens of memories confined; 
knowing a mountain will give me a pass.

Reading a poem that makes my heart break;
secluded room, music that heals the soul.
Raindrops on roof, their soft music opaque.
These are returning thoughts making me whole.

Daydreams spinning weblike words to begin
Hidden thoughts' whispers, heard only within.

September 25, 2021 (approx.)
Your Favorite Poem of 2021 Poetry Contest
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Anne E Sangster - K September 21, 2021 at 8:12 PM This is absolutely lovely Ann. Beautifully descriptive and I could see the meadow of wildflowers and hear that soft music of rain on the roof. Very soothing indeed! A big fav for me :-) Cheers my friend :-) Ann Peck October 5, 2021 at 2:30 PM Thank you so much, Anne. I originally wrote it for the Idyll Thoughts contest. It was my first try and I was distracted by a long phone call, thought I had entered but had left off last step - so dumb. When I realized it, it was filled. Life. Thanks for your nice comments. Take good care.

Harry Horsman September 16, 2021 at 7:08 PM Oh wow, love your Idyll thoughts Ann, and the poetry, truly represent a soothing mood. Ann Peck September 17, 2021 at 4:13 PM Thank you, Harry. wish we could bottle soothing moods :)

Silent One September 16, 2021 at 2:50 PM This is lovely and such serene imagery...love it Ann Peck September 17, 2021 at 4:14 PM Thank you, Silent One, for your kind comments!

Joseph P. DiMino September 15, 2021 at 8:25 AM For sure; one needs to take a well deserved break. No point in getting beat-up by the world, twenty-four hours a day. In fact, a break, now and then, makes us stronger and more useful to all. Ann Peck September 17, 2021 at 4:19 PM Just gotta quit watching the news, I keep telling myself. I realize "good news" is supposedly "no news" but it has just gotten crazy.

Michelle Faulkner September 11, 2021 at 1:43 PM This reads almost like music, it flows with a lyrical cadence that is quite lovely, and your final lines wrap it in a beautific bow, good luck in the contest~ Ann Peck September 11, 2021 at 1:56 PM Oh Thank you, Michelle! It's my first contest. I'm not big on contests but I guess they are a good challenge. Your kind words make me feel better :)

Rico Leffanta September 11, 2021 at 11:06 AM Such a change from idol thoughts! Aloha! Ann Peck September 12, 2021 at 3:51 PM HaHa! And idle thoughts! Aloha!!