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Constance La France's Tranquility Contest ... Oct 2026...' Follow the path of your breath and instict; it will lead you to tranquility...' by poet... "you must listen to your own heart, for it will never lie to you." _from the book, A thousand Paths to tranquility

Tranquility

 The parklane at dusk
can be quite enticing when trails
               of streetlamps begin to set ;
 a lustrous hour could bring one
    right through glimmers of  pearled orbs--
          every leaf roller-coasting  with winds
as orioles join the soft rhythm 
  swiveling on a lattice of tranquility:

And stillness heaves  like zen- flare 
       iridescent lights lulling the breeze ...
  a dazzle , a quiver on painted grass
       quieting night's breaths without unease:
   This park...life's harbinger of calm,
      adorns flowers curling on kneaded arms
                  till sun-moon greets duskfall
                     with an intent wish--  dear one--
     a balm for  surrender ...and tranquil hours
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Kerr Avatar
October 7, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Beyond brilliant is this innovative piece, Nette. Sumptuous imagery and divine narrative.🔥💕⭐🌙 Best of luck in contest Howard
Griffiths Avatar
October 6, 2026 at 12:47 PM
I love the image of "flowers curling on kneaded arms" - makes me think of edible flowers and bread!
Smith  Avatar
October 6, 2026 at 5:02 AM
The gently shifting indentation and flowing free verse create a lovely sense of movement within stillness. Pearled streetlights, wind-tossed leaves, and orioles weave a luminous dusk scene, while the closing image of a balm gives the poem a tender, restful finish.
DiMino Avatar
October 6, 2026 at 3:39 AM
"a quiver on painted grass quieting night's breaths without unease:" -- Love that. Very nicely done, Nette. Very original and expressive. Great writing.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 6, 2026 at 2:21 AM
A fave! Lovely write!
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