captivating clubby chatter humourlessly unwind your fluster
(Weekly Magnetic Poetry Challenge • August 31–September 6, 2026)
Eternally, eternally all clocks unwind;
To be rewound — a life untethers to be re-bound
Old eyes forget the forewarnings wisdom teaches;
They widen to look anew where experience beseeches
Set sail into the ancient light anew—
Adrift upon a mirrored sea of stars and lulling waves,
Rocking steadily and toward an enlightened litany
Of ideas and shapes that mould us as we wake,
In loving arms and eyes that behold us
And each little breath we take,
One new timid star, shining amongst so many,
Outshine and out-reach the distant rims;
Cast an urging light for our daunted whims
Held in check by the shackled limbs,
The instilled deprecation that dims.
And let my eyes unbind, aglitter—
The horizonal-line—
Trans-destine—
And free.
An iteration—
A fantasy—
Adream midst destiny—
A new you, a new me.
The hustle and bustle,
And the stresses of today,
Can seem overwhelming,
And often gets in the way.
Go for a stroll,
And venture outside,
Take in the surroundings,
Of the beauty you find.
The magic of nature,
The breathe of fresh air,
Feel the calmness within you,
Enjoy, while you are there!!
Unwind and enjoy the day!!
When you're exhausted
Take a rest and breath deeply
Set task for a while.
Go and get some air
Heart may be full of worry
A day you need care.
Do you feel Your muscles are tense and in a knot ?
Why are you so tense , have you forgot
You need to take time out for yourself.
Unwind and relaxe and be kind to yourself.
For the golden rule is to love yourself.
If you do not what other person will ?.
Believe in yourself and the rest will come to you.
A gentle wave calms thy heart,
Windchimes swirling in the gentle breeze.
Restore thou art,
The road ahead whispers a gentle breeze.
Calming sadness, strength begins.
Power of joy and hope
Happiness wins.
I am finding the power to cope.
Beating battles of unkind,
Finding friends along the way,
Learning how to unwind,
Looking forward to a brand new day.
i cannot lie
i won't enjoy my dinner
without my glass of wine
i've tried
no use denying
it's exactly what i need
to crown my day
AP: 2nd place 2021
I'd rather have the cat unwind with tea, not with coffee
Resigned To Unwind with Peace of Mind
We have always been resigned,
To the fact of wanting to unwind,
Then be best,
When we rest,
While we will find peace of mind.
Jim Horn
UNWIND
Against the twilight so quietly
Sat this grand old lady of the sea
Her lines and curves still full of grace
She bobbed so silently in her place
Many repairs were guessed at hand
Once gotten out upon dry land
The trip from ramp to yard was slow
She creaked and moaned and groaned tis so
And once in the yard looked unloved and forlorn
The decks, the roof and the covers...all rotting and torn
And the heart of this dame once running at will
Her engines sat rusty...and silent...and still
But with screws and nails and paint and such
Was restored to her glory with a loving touch
With sweat on brow and laboured hands
This sad old lady would yet again be grand
So, as it was then...can it once again be
This grand old dame back out at sea
Inside, outside...
Doesn't matter where I hide
Felling sorry for those who've died
Can't you hear me...when I have cried
In bed, In fed...
Rather eat outside instead
Get those feelings out of my head
Isn't that...what mother said
Head welt, I've knelt...
Don't you know what I've been dealt
I'm sure your heart would surely melt
If you've felt...what I have felt
Don't mind, my mind...
It's not so easy for you to find
When you all are in the blind
It's only me...let me unwind
Unwind.
As a tiring day
Unwinds
And goes to rest
Blue skies turn to grey
Closing the lid
On natures bountiful
Treasure chest
Blackbird on high
Bids farewell
With it’s sweet
Retiring lament
The wild daffodil
Closes delicate its petals and folds
Now the day is spent
And the lilac tree gives off
It’s heady scent
The air still warm
Clings to the night
As a caressing breeze stares
The barleycorn
Wiry trees provide an eerie sight
Void of exposing daylight
The creatures of the night creep
Amongst the foreboding shadows
The silver river still runs deep
While all creation sleeps
Within the stillness
The night waits
The wakening sun at daybreak
And another day born
Once more painting the lush landscape
With vibrant colour and spender
Now night has rendered
The Blackbird on high
Now celebrates the birth of day
With joyful heart and reprisal song
As a new day story
Lingers on.
Peter Dome©2019.
That noise
The overwhelming noise
Mechanical impersonal
Drowning out
My inner voice
In a much soothing manner
I may be deaf when
I leave this roastery coffeehouse
But till then
I am thoroughly enjoying
The mental massage
By this robotic drone
Being in no rush to leave
Sipping my americano
AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Submitted on March 11, 2020 for contest STRAND CHOICE D sponsored by BRIAN STRAND - HONORABLE MENTION
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