Notes About The Poem

For the  the 'Quietus 2026' Poetry Contest of Unseeking Seeker

Explanation of Unseeking Seeker's Quietus form:

First stanza is a quatrain with 8-6-8-6 syllable count in end rhyme abab + 

Followed by 6-6-6 syllable count tercet, end rhyme ccc +

Concluded by an equal syllable count rhyming couplet using refrain (any length as of poet’s choice) beginning with the first word (or words) of the first line, as the last line of the poem

The refrain (last line of poem) is also the poem title.

The topic should be such as is uplifting. Spirituality, love, peace, joy, vibrance, forgiveness, empathy, compassion, meditation, consciousness growth and the like.

Where I Reside

Where I reside is more than just a house; my haven's here - a place to wash off worldly dust and shelter those most dear. From worries I can flee, for at home I feel free, and friends can welcomed be. May love abide where I reside.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Guptar Avatar
March 29, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Congratulations, dear poetess, on sharing the top podium in this contest with a lovely poem. Particularly appreciated the first stanza, which redounds on your being. Sending you the blessing of light.
Dietrich Avatar
March 29, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Thank you, Krish
Watts Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Hi Andrea Well done and a worthy win Yes I agree with your words too Cheers Chrisx
Dietrich Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Thank you
Roper Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 8:18 AM
beautiful said, congratulations on your win.
Dietrich Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Thanks
Brul Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Very heart-warming. Short but powerful. Congratulations ^____^
Dietrich Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Thanks, my friend
Godwin Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 4:04 AM
I want to congratulate you, but I cannot, I have fainted and fallen over. BOOM
Dietrich Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Ha.
George Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Home is the place where we can be as we are. It is our haven and shelter. Beautiful entry for the contest. All the Best, dear Andrea.
Hind Avatar
March 23, 2026 at 6:37 PM
lovely!!
Crandall Avatar
March 20, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Yep, nothing like a welcoming home to come back to.
Pachecho Avatar
March 20, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Andrea, home is where the heart is?
Cunningham Avatar
March 19, 2026 at 10:27 PM
As the saying goes, there's no place like home. Tom
Singh Avatar
March 19, 2026 at 8:31 PM
I like the home in the poem - a home that should be .
Godwin Avatar
March 19, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Very sweet, nicely done. And futile. I didn't realize he had instructions form, never noted him doing that before. Don't bang your head on the door, this will work well somewhere else, it's pretty.
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