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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

Date: 9/21/2021 8:12:00 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
Date: 10/5/2021 2:30:00 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

Date: 9/16/2021 7:08:00 PM

Oh wow, love your Idyll thoughts Ann, and the poetry, truly represent a soothing mood.

Ann Peck
Date: 9/17/2021 4:13:00 PM

Thank you, Harry. wish we could bottle soothing moods :)

Silent One

Date: 9/16/2021 2:50:00 PM

This is lovely and such serene imagery...love it

Ann Peck
Date: 9/17/2021 4:14:00 PM

Thank you, Silent One, for your kind comments!

Joe Dimino

Date: 9/15/2021 8:25:00 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
Date: 9/17/2021 4:19:00 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

Date: 9/11/2021 1:43:00 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
Date: 9/11/2021 1:56:00 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 :)