Ataraxis
Beset it seems on every side
Invasions perturbations in our lives
By order or by decree
Or by slight of propaganda
These troublesome entries are constantly knocking
And the no escape from it comes a mongering
Some demand made of sanity
A madness to strain our credulity
Were you sitting there quite comfortably
Contemplating silence's captivity
Captivated yourself by its rest
But every morning to
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Categories:
ataraxis, peace, people, perspective,
Form: Free verse
Ataraxis
Peace
Tranquil, Pain
Placidity, Serenity, Calmness
Symbolizing all things lasting
Ataraxis
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Categories:
ataraxis, future, goodbye, patriotic, peace,
Form: Cinquain
Ataraxis
In the twilight of the evening my eyes close
to contemplate the whys and cares of life
as I detox from the daily day of strife.
In a quiet that is deafening to the soul
I enter in a state called solitude,
a pensive gentle quiet somber mood.
At such a time the mind can meditate
and recollect the good and bad
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Categories:
ataraxis, emotions,
Form: Tristich
Ataraxis
On a cool March morning...
With the sun shining dim behind the clouds...
A full-moon fades slowly
As I look into the horizon...
Starring at nothing- stuck on thought...
My mind begins to drift into at tranquil state of mind
A cold breeze reddens my cheeks...
As I stand in my moment of quietude
Sudden chills goose-bumps my flesh
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Categories:
ataraxis, inspirational,
Form: Tristich
Ataraxis
On the slate sky scattered the tinge of twilight glow,
unperceived at the ashen edge of the heaving horizon
the swelled clumps of looming storm clouds were born.
The streaming squall of upwelled turmoil began to blow,
splinters of the broken dreams on the ruins of rainbow
ravaged the emerald serenity of my sprightly meadow.
Strata of charcoal clouds covered
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Categories:
ataraxis, feelings, imagery, introspection,
Form: Tristich
Ataraxis
Constrain the clatter within the soul's quiescent call
Rip the sun out of the day into night time's placid fall
To bear the bliss of calmness and peace to all
Oust the din of baneful chaos born
It strikes too deep in our marrow's reconciliation
Unprotected as a petaled rose without her thorn
Ravage such turmoil that snarls serenity
That stirs and
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Categories:
ataraxis, devotion, freedom, meaningful,
Form: Tristich
Ataraxis
As we traverse in happiness of euphoric thoughts
Exuberance of sunrise permeates our avid hearts
Holding hands of leisure on hushed idyllic grounds,
Where pink lotus-blooms lift-up in pristine pond
Floating stilled moments in beauty of white swans,
Embracing day’s serenity awakening in birdsongs.
Upon the ruby roses, spring’s cheery winds blow
As new dawn enlightens in morning’s soft glow
When in your
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Categories:
ataraxis, happiness, nature, peace, silence,
Form: Tristich
Ataraxis
in quietness of placid dream
cloak of darkness on hidden scars
slowly glows a sequestered stream
slowly departs from deserted streets
a moon in vista of soft warm light
as dewdrops blossom in tender tweets
music of heartbeats in faint skyline
light redeems slowly from another world
in flossy collage, calm colors entwine
a canvas splashes ambrosia
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Categories:
ataraxis, morning,
Form: Tristich
Ataraxis
Ataraxis
Of that, that lazed in the league composed,
faraway sights gifted reserve from activewear a euphuistic fence,
the settling dust of undisturbed light flickers an arrival.
Yon an ornate circular gate is a varied stone patterned garden,
and a sparsed generous scattering of diverse bonsai tree settings,
fronts a Sleeping Jade Buddha in misty Jasmine smokey vapors.
Beyond the Japanese Tea
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Categories:
ataraxis, appreciation, imagery, innocence,
Form: Tristich
Ataraxis ---- Poetic Form: Phyquain
Sometimes incidents beset our living;
Life's reality doesn't support our plan.
All thinking to move ahead goes haywire.
Life full of confusion, peace flies away.
From life just serenity is wishing.
Stop fighting the life, guided the wise man,
Roll with life events, never stress on ire.
Accept the fact life isn't peaceful always.
To ensure contentment only, listen
to reasoned words from wisdom,
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Categories:
ataraxis, wisdom,
Form: Verse
Ataraxis
Tonight,
cicadas and crickets
are singing for us
the trees dance and sway
with their wind partner
a red sun listens behind her
sunset curtain
as your smile reflects
the last rays of twilight-
Your breath
brings the sweet summer breeze
to my neck
Your voice
like wind through
the grass
Your arms tangled with me
like winding roots
Your hand is a fortress
in mine-
And in this Eden,
the daisies and dandelions
blanket
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Categories:
ataraxis, love
Form: Free verse