walking in solitude
I find love
all of me
alive and alert
on the edge
earth
heaven
this new place
peace and passion
warm and wonder
alone yet aware
souls break through
their presence, a home
this journey, a uniting
a path
lined with trees
and wildflowers
along a river
on a spring day
or
wide open
on that soft
curved line
where the tide
meets the shore
a blend
seen and unseen
the sun, my beacon
gently cups my face
as if saying, look at me
the breeze, my friend
holds my hand
easing
come with me
Author notes
art; Sigh by Krista Lynn Brown
A contest entry
- Bring Me the Delight & Joy in Your Everyday Life by RunningFree.
525 points, ended March 25, 2008, 15 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Your favorite picture inspired poem by whispernthedark.
400 points, ended April 26, 2008, 7 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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There are some great images of nature in this but just the aspect it's written from and the sentiment itself is fantastic and all too rare.
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beautiful voice, I especially love the two stanzas at the end which speak of sun and breeze, the sun gently cups my face, yes, so beautifully expressed the idea of the sun as one offering a nurturing caress, I really enjoyed reading this sweet peaceful poem.
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Hi Michelle
Just reading again
it is all very beautiful
Rick -
JUst wandering around your place picking beauty like wild flowers.
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I love the way you embrace the things most people don't even notice as they speed by on their way to somewhere else, like this line -
wide open
on that soft
curved line
where the tide
meets the shore
You brought me back to a day in the south of Ireland. I was exploring a cove near Donegal which was hidden from view by a golf course lining its inner edges. Millions of tiny, brilliantly colored shells had accumulated on the beach with nobody to collect them. Thanks for reminding me of that day.
M
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Humm..I am now accustonmed the place where you live ...perhaps around the trees and the between the nature..your thoughts are sensitive and so beautifully inspring you to create such a soft poetry..I love this write and thanks to you for such an impressive impact..well done... -
Such loving and spiritual words!!! Thanks for sharing this Sis!!!
Love...
Sue -
beautiful imagery
wow..
the sun, my beacon
gently cups my face
as if saying, look at me
i know this feeling..you have expressed it soo very well..perfect flow...wonderful write..thanx so much for sharing..and congrats on the much deserved trophies..blessings..namaste..
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thanks for your kind comment, I am so glad you enjoyed this write.
blessings to you.
nameste
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Excellent
the sun, my beacon
gently cups my face
as if saying, look at me
the breeze, my friend
holds my hand
easing
come with me
Wonderfull senstive write
Just beautiful
Rick
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ohmygod this is so gorgeous.. i am so glad i added you! you have so much talent girl! this is amazing stuff, chica! you have a gift for words.. wow i am in awe O.O
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Thank you so much, I am glad you like this poem, I actually like this one, if I can say that. Thank you for adding me as a fav! I will check you out also.
Michelle
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That is an awesome picture. Your poem is wonderful, thank you so much for entering the contest. Good luck.
♥
whisper
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thank you for your comment and the silver! I am honored!
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Simply beautiful, my friend. I need to read this when I feel lonely. It is a good reminder we are never alone. What comes to mind is that Jesus said, "I will never leave you or forsake you." and "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse."
I don't feel alone when I'm in creation. I have a sense of peace and belonging. Beautiful write. Once again you connected with my soul. Stop doing that.
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Peaceful and lovely
I like the message of the first couple of lines. This poem reminds me of the feeling I get on a spring day walking on the trails behind my home. I feel like I am part of the surrounding beauty. Thank you for your entry. -
Beautiful Belle....agre with poetbee re the personification.....I bet if you take the pic away this would still work so well....love "walking in solitude, I find love" ...to me speaks of finally becoming self aware...
Rob
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HI Rob.
thank you so much for your comment! I appreciate you reading this so carefully! I just sent this poem to the artist of this painting, that I adore.
blessings,
Michelle
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the sun, my beacon
gently cups my face
as if saying, look at me
excellent use of personification
Fabulous. What a fine use of your talent. -
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I love having you comment on my poems, my dearest friend. Thank you.
love
Michelle
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THIS is breathtaking. This is beauty. This is hope. This is why there is life.
Ever seeking souls finding a way. I am astonished. The way you so peacefully describe the most uplifting and awe inspiring miracle there is, because those things only exist within the other, with such calm AND enthusiasm- I feel this as warmth. Everywhere.
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Hi Billy,
I just realized I hadn't answered your comment. Thank you for seeing so deeply into this poem and your encouragement. I just sent this to the artist of the painting, I hope she likes it as well, or even close.
blessings,
Michelle
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It's so loooovely. Great imagery. Really great!!
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poised
I love the song. Great stylistic achievement; you demonstrate a great aesthetic approach to the topic, a sensitive ear for the rhythm, choice of words is precise, no redundant words. you present two worlds in a poised manner, what is revealed and what remains to be revealed are equal and both positive. I could say more, these are just introductory comments. I congratulate on the poem. Genie =)
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Genie,
thank you for your thorough comment, what a compliment!
blessings,
Michelle
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nice
peaceful write . . liked "in solitude I find love" and "gently cups my face" . . nice ending as well
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this was really pretty. it almost seemed to sigh, like the picture. i liked it emensely. great job.
<3S-H-O
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Will you be my guru?
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lol! thanks.
blessings,
Michelle
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(Inhales) Your poetry is a breath of fresh air to me Michelle. Good job
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You are so kind to me, thank you! I look forward to reading the new poem you mentioned!
blessings,
Michelle
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wow, great wording! I love that you have found the peace and love inside yourself and don't expect someone else to totally provide you with that. Contentment in yourself will make any 'outside' relationships all that more special, as you will just be adding to your world.
great write!
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Thank you for reading and your insightful comment! I agree with everything you have said, basically, self love is the key to all love.
blessings,
Michelle
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I love this!!! A sense of being alone, but complete in oneself... what we all must strive for really!
Such words of beauty here and a soft feeling of comfort from the forces of nature around us.
Love it!
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thank you, I am so glad you liked this. Yes, being whole in solitude, is IMO the key to happiness. Thanks for your thoughtful comment!
blessings,
Michelle
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the essence of a moment is caught nicely in your poem. the flow is nice and it reads smoothly, with nice metaphors.
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This poem is so beautiful. I feel as if I can actually see everything you described. And the picture is amazing.
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Thank you for your kind comment, feeling and seeing my words so well!
blessings,
Michelle
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Wow...How comforting! Perfect for this day Sis...perfect!!!
Love You~
Sue
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Hi Sis. Glad you found this comforting!
Love you
Michelle
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beautiful
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Thank you Candice!
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Wonderfull picture
I wish I could be in your poem. It sounds like heaven.
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cool comment, thank you!
blessings,
Michelle
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great
loved it
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thank you!
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