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Church Walk

there is a place of deep repose
where chasing Christmas never goes

along a path of fallen leaves
where autumn’s warm late beauty breathes

- a timeless tranquil silent space
that keeps at bay life’s rats that race

and frees the mind from mindless talk
so thoughts can wander while hearts walk.

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Peter Rees

Date: 9/12/2026 6:27:00 AM

Wish I was there,Gary !

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 9/9/2026 6:32:00 AM

Awesome autumn imagery poem abd a peaceful place away from the rat race yeahh wow! Kudos to this poem! Plz also read and comment my newest poem too.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/9/2026 9:22:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your powerful "Church Walk" write. This says so much. Great Pictures.... I wish you would write more. Have a Fun Day Writing Away...........

Ann Peck

Date: 6/22/2026 12:35:00 PM

Gary, like all your poetry, this grabs my heart.

Angela Terry

Date: 4/5/2026 12:23:00 PM

I love the rhyme scheme and the autumn imagery in your poem. Great work!

Beata Agustin

Date: 11/15/2025 3:42:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts on "Church Walk" through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 11/3/2025 4:50:00 AM

Intricate simplicity, an excellent write !

CayCay Godwin

Date: 9/25/2025 6:21:00 AM

VERY lovely, very. Truly, very and really - honest (woke up silly this morn) (but sincere)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/16/2025 3:52:00 PM

Beautiful write! Our church parking lot will be redone this year. It has so many cracks and faded lines. Still it inspires one to pray for all the needs of congregants, as we all have cracks.

Ghairo Daniels

Date: 8/11/2025 1:21:00 AM

simple, beautiful, natural ...you speak for the walk, Gary. Last few words are so powerful...how our hearts just want to walk the walk & stop the talk !

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/10/2025 9:50:00 PM

I see this won. What contest was it in. Again seeing it, I want to fave it now

Susan Lawrence

Date: 7/29/2025 5:06:00 PM

I journeyed with you Gary.. wandering in places where hearts walk. Just beautiful..going inward to the place of quiet whispers and tranquility. Love it. Susan :)

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/25/2025 12:16:00 PM

Gary I have loved this poem ever since I first read it. I love the way to bring to poetic life train stations, church walks and cities! You have a unique eye for life and a very special style all your own! I have missed you and your very special poems here in the soup. Congratulations on your win! Blessings my friend! So glad to see you enter this marvelous poem.

Rob Carmack

Date: 7/25/2025 6:18:00 AM

Love this, especially the first half. Congrats.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/25/2025 6:02:00 AM

Simple and beautiful. Congratulations on your top ten placement.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 7/23/2025 11:07:00 AM

As comforting as a cup of tea and warm blanket Gary. :)

Marikate Kingston

Date: 5/31/2025 3:41:00 PM

Your poem brought back of a childhood memory. My Uncle John built a path through with the woods when I was 8, carrying an old over used Audubon bird book. We'd sit on an old fence and try to identify the birds we could hear, matching their songs to the book's pictures. I'm over 40 and still remember that secret path in the woods. You're somber poem made me feel at peace by reminding me of that special woodland path.

CayCay Godwin

Date: 3/13/2025 3:08:00 PM

What does TFS stand for? Thanks for Sharing? I'm like my friend, Andrea, below - I love this simple, sleek and jotty poem. Did you self-publish? Will I ever know if you answer that question? Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/6/2025 7:13:00 PM

I love this simple yet sublime poem. TFS.

Brian Sambourne

Date: 1/25/2025 6:59:00 PM

Superb writing, Gary. Your final line is searing. So true of our meandering thoughts often on what consumes the heart. Excellent rhyming as always.Thank you for encouraging me to return to PoetrySoup. Best wishes always, Brian

Valsa George

Date: 1/22/2025 9:09:00 PM

Hi Gary, you always write on tranquil scenes, deserted and lonely. Such a place is the one ideal for a church to be situated, away from the din and bustle of teeming life. While walking through such a place, we free the mind from mindless talks, when 'hearts walk' and not the feet. Lovely poem generating vibes of peace. Congratulations, dear friend on your win.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/21/2025 1:26:00 PM

such a soothing and peaceful poem. Congrats also on your win

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/21/2025 8:01:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. What a wonderful write. Great Picture... I enjoyed reading this one. Have a blessed day with your win as you write away..................

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/20/2025 4:58:00 AM

Back with congratulations on your winning work in Brian's contest. Sara K

Ann Peck

Date: 1/16/2025 1:40:00 PM

Beautiful, Gary. I especially love "along a path of fallen leaves, where autumn's warm late beauty breathes." You have the most endearing way with words! Not all poets have it. Take care, Ann

Jan Allison

Date: 1/11/2025 11:15:00 AM

you painted a superb picture with your wonderful rhyme Gary. We often walk near a church and it is a beautifully tranquil place as is the path by the graveyard. Hugs jan xx

Terry Flood

Date: 1/10/2025 4:11:00 PM

Thoroughly enjoyed this, Gary. Everyone should have a place such as this, even if it’s an imaginary place for their mind to visit. Terry

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/9/2025 6:05:00 AM

Gary, your concise, descriptive poem paints such a lovely scene. I REALLY love this! Janice

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 1/6/2025 6:13:00 PM

A lovely, peaceful tranquil walk your words describe Gary, and the pictures too, there’s no place as calming as a church or the path that leads one there… Beryl