Peace
Tranquil, Pain
Placidity, Serenity, Calmness
Symbolizing all things lasting
Ataraxis
Categories:
ataraxis, future, goodbye, patriotic, peace,
Form: Cinquain
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 of all,
life’s gains and losses for you to recall.
Living in the positive of peaceful dreams,
the mind and body thrive in thoughtful health,
soaking up a universe of tranquil wealth.
3/10/20
''STRAND CHOICE H
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Categories:
ataraxis, emotions,
Form: Tristich
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
Privately, I asked the lord...
"Father, can you hear me...
I cry each night to you...
For the safety and good health of my loved ones"
"Take my hand first- 'fore my loved ones
I ask, the lord
Suddenly, upon my cheeks, as the sun begins to shine bright...
A warm wind breezes my nose ...
Sending yet another trail of chills upon my flesh
It was he whose heard me, for that I am sure
In warmth, I close my eyes and thank our father...
For hearing my cries- peace of mind settles in
Pick a Title, Vol 14 Tristich Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh
3/7/2020
Categories:
ataraxis, inspirational,
Form: Tristich
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 the sullen sky hollow,
from molten cauldron surge of gloom started to pour,
tears carried the debris of agony to sedate sea-shore.
After storm was gone began the sparkling night show,
the sapphire sky adorned the bejeweled astral crown,
from the aura of full moon silver dusts drizzled down.
The cascading river of euphoria I felt through me flow,
to the banks of mind ripples of rhapsody I sensed roll,
while I set sail to the supernal sea of bliss in my soul.
February 28, 2020
Contest : Pick-A-Title, Vol 14-Tristich
Sponsor : Edward Ibeh
June 13, 2020
Contest : Brian's Select F
Sponsor : Brian Strand
Categories:
ataraxis, feelings, imagery, introspection,
Form: Tristich
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 quakes despoiling amity and harmony
For the tree that falls uprooted is at rest with amenity
This life's river flows seeking to rest in quiet solitude
Ebbing to its everlasting surge into its cleansing trough
A contented cistern of ease of heart and sweet gratitude
So soft and unadorned the tireless repose liberates
To golden plains of gentle calm
Renewing our spirit's compass - our essence of faith
So sit, be still to meditate on the banks of humility
Transpose the eminent heart of a newborn's unburdened possibility
Breathe sighs of joy for those who know no enemy
February 27, 2020
Pick - A - Title, Vol 14 - Tristich -Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh
Categories:
ataraxis, devotion, freedom, meaningful,
Form: Tristich
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 of pink
purple and lilac in a golden ataraxis
sound and silence in perfect sync
morning stars hang up in a pallid yawn
light pulses slowly, meld in pastel dawn
yet another new day, waiting to be born.
Dated 19th February 2020
Sponsor Edward Ibeh
Contest Name Pick-A-Title, Vol 14 - Tristich
Categories:
ataraxis, morning,
Form: Tristich
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 garden in its genteel wake,
rests a surreal koi filled pond and a Japanese lanterned pathway,
leads to enchanting bridged tea pavillions of seven in harmony.
A therapeutic spa in relaxed equanimity awaits guest,
to a soothing massage amidst aromatic candlelights and redolent sprayed oils from the Far East, as a koto plays, and a geisha nocturnes.
Pleasantries and sweet dispositions lay in its wake,
as a commensuration in the departure of an unfathomable regret,
sets the opening stages of a welcomed future dream.
2020 February 16
*3rd Place*
STRAND SELECT R,any form ,any theme
~~Brian Strand
Categories:
ataraxis, appreciation, imagery, innocence,
Form: Tristich
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, said wise man.
Life doesn't follow straight path as planned, require
wise, thoughtful steps to move, one can't escape.
First, keep your presumption low for winning;
Don't expect events to go as per plan;
if you do so, surely it'll go awry.
Appreciate life as comes, don’t complain.
Second, when incidents shift, try building
steps to adapt change as fast as you can.
Third, forget past, stay in present aspire
for ataraxis; peace can't go away.
Categories:
ataraxis, wisdom,
Form: Verse
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 beneath you and I
A starless sheet
hangs over the world
but the fireflies around us
light our sky,
tonight.
Categories:
ataraxis, love
Form: Free verse