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Trek Quiet Woodland

Written: July 24, 2024 For Canstance La France Contest

Quote: "the drums of time have ceased
                 and my fragile soul is a sea of tears" By Constance la France
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Along a scarcely hidden wooded trail
                   the sun is going to set in the north
  with hawks and ancient oaks         as companions
      wandering in silence,   I pursue my quest
           the world shines brightest in ivory twilight
   lush mossy sticks 
                      to the soothing granite
    winged sparrow rushes   toward its perch
          yet, amid the stillness, 
                       I feel utterly lonesome...

these woodlands contain     historic forest
   their stems provide     a comfortable resting place...
         they wrap around me,   with such loving fingertips...
   when my brain gets flooded 
                  with pessimistic pondering...pondering...
while roaming in quietness,     I chase my quest
                    
passion for life is beating in my chest.
          yet, I am solely lonesome in this stillness
                          I meditate quietly  in that spot
   behold meticulously   groomed crawl
              among hues and patterns, 
                                   calmly lounging...
                   I am riveted by their charm and ferocity
    they opt not to challenge    their rights...
            neither sigh nor sorrow 
                          under meaningless weights

I acknowledge the blessings upon their humble beings.
      still, I am utterly isolated 
                          in this quietness...quietness...
thus, when the tide of negativity 
                            doubts and concerns have crested...
and profound dread 
                   has penetrated me to the bone
following that path 
                              I fulfill my soul's wish.
I am completely alone in this darkness.

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Sam Kauffman September 21, 2024 at 10:57 AM Lasaad, congratulations on your win! This poem truly comes from your heart and your love for nature that you so eloquently express. Sending you blessings for all of your treks, dear friend!

Constance La France August 7, 2024 at 9:45 AM Sotto, excellent, congratulations on your win in my contest, I enjoyed your poem a lot, well done. I love the image, music and quote too, Constance

Silent One July 28, 2024 at 2:02 PM Your poem is a reflective and introspective journey through nature, capturing the speaker's solitude and contemplation. It begins by setting a serene yet melancholic scene, where the speaker is walking along a "scarcely hidden wooded trail" as the sun sets in the north. This unusual direction of the sunset introduces a sense of otherworldliness and disorientation.. "I am completely alone in this darkness," encapsulates the poem's exploration of isolation, introspection, and the complex relationship between the self and the natural world.

Nancy Kaufman July 25, 2024 at 11:30 AM Dear Poet Sotto, This very dramatic and soulful write made me ponder about how even when we as humans are totally enmeshed in nature, our egos can prevent us from becoming fully absorbed and we separate our selves from it which is painful. Just what I got out of it. Best wishes in your contest dear.

Jay Narain July 25, 2024 at 10:21 AM Great poem from a great poet.

Jennifer Proxenos July 25, 2024 at 9:59 AM Hi dear Sotto, you are never in isolation or must never be lonely for I will always be your loyal friend and will always be there all you need do is post your awesome poems and I will always read as many as our business will allow me to. I am certain that everyone that knows you feels the same as i do, sending you blessings galore my friend. Jennifer

Paula Goldsmith July 25, 2024 at 8:40 AM I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Great picture... Hope you are OK. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a wonderful day writing away.....................

Daniel Henry Rodgers July 25, 2024 at 6:00 AM Hello Sotto, what great expressional moments of deep emotional pain and loneliness. A place where even the beauty and peace of nature cannot alleviate the inner turmoil and sense of isolation. I really liked the part where the ceasing of "the drums of time" and the soul becoming "a sea of tears" capture this state of overwhelming, timeless sadness. A well inked lines that show the exasperation and how it takes away the beauty in our mind. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Hilda Greenhough July 24, 2024 at 11:31 PM May your loneliness be lifted. I hope you find friends. This poem speaks deeply of the fear of isolation.

Karen Jones July 24, 2024 at 7:53 PM I can feel the angst and it’s somber but it’s beautifully written Sotto.

thriveni c mysore July 24, 2024 at 7:50 PM You are completely unique in PS dear poet! beautiful poetry. Cheers.

Paige Hind July 24, 2024 at 12:18 PM I saw your comment on Ink's page and decided to drop by. I hope your muse returns on swift wings! Sorry you are feeling the way you do- beautiful writing, I like " they opt not to challenge their rights... neither sigh nor sorrow under meaningless weights" deep musing to me :)

Ink Empress July 24, 2024 at 9:53 AM “ i am completely alone in this darkness” i felt the melancholic vibe flowing throughout this dr sotto. So good to see you post after a long time and one that flows with such deep emotions. You write free verse very well with excellent diction and metaphors. “ passion for life is beating in my chest. yet, I am solely lonesome in this stillness I meditate quietly in that spot” think its a feeling so many experience and are familiar with and would resonate with… pleasure reading your work. Sending you light always

Jay Narain July 24, 2024 at 9:52 AM NICE POEM. yOU FOLLOWED SPONSOR'S FORMAT CLOSELY.