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The Great No Where...

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Caught up in a world based on time.
Released in the moments that I find,
to gaze out upon the saw-grasses
the stands of cedar pine.

Reflections of long ago are caught in the pools of standing waters,

 

Blue Heron calls in the timeless echoes across the endless reed and grasses.

My heart slows to an even pace as I listen to the  rhythm.


All my troubles seem to have been erased
Frowns have been replaced ...by a smile upon my face.


The bright white clouds seem to glow against the South Florida skies for miles ...time has been forgotten.


The moment embraced and concerns have vanished without a trace.

I wish I could share this vision with the whole human race.

The Everglades a great place to mediate.

 

 

© Cheryl A. Howell,

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9. Meditation - photo free wikipedia
I also entered a prewrite "SO"
Nomination for the contest - http://allpoetry.com/poem/4070427 - Individuality.

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  • Joyfuljossie
    September 29

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    The Everglades do sound like a wonderful place to meditate. Thank you for bring me with you....
    what a wonderful write!
    take care and keep shining


    • guardianhost gold member
      September 29
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      Thank you for visiting the Great Nowhere, Welcome to my backyard, I woke up to a small grey frog in my bathroom sink basin

      Cyber Hugs,'
      Cheryl


  • Cynthia Gaines gold member
    September 19

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    Lovely...

    It's where we all need to be... Wishing you all the best!!
    Peace,
    Cyn

    • guardianhost gold member
      September 19
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      Thank you for stopping by to read the Great Nowhere

      I am glad you enjoyed it - thank you for your kind wishes,
      Sincerely,
      Cheryl


  • Still Standing gold member
    September 18

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    awesome

    This peice is simply stunning G-Ma, your words ooze wisdom and also peace happiness forgiveness and all that good stuff. Just so moving and touching. Thanks for sharing


  • Titus gold member
    September 11

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    You sure make this a great majesty by your words, and you make this feel as fresh as the vibrant air I seems befitting, although I've never been there. The thought of. "the endless reed and grasses." seems an exotic esscape. Lovely feel. Tony


  • eastwind32
    September 6

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    Wonderful images in a poem that makes you feel good. I am moving from New York to South Florida in just a few weeks and this poem has increased my eagerness to get there in a romanticized way. Well written.


  • Jalalbad gold member
    September 6

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    You are an angel yourself! This is a breathtaking photo, and the write couldn't be more beautiful. Than you for reviewing my unfinished poem precious soul
    much love,
    Judy


  • condor gold member
    September 5

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    This is a really beautiful write that had me smiling and wishing that I could visit there. I have heard much about the everglades there and it would be really awesome to see it in reality. Extremely well written with great vivid pictures that really reached out to me. Thank you so much for sharing and keep up the great work.


    • guardianhost gold member
      September 6
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      Thank you sincerely!

      What a wonderful compliment, I am so glad you enjoyed reading this poem, truely it is my back yard. I never get tired of seeing it. Your welcome anytime.


  • robena
    August 31
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    i like this. great peaceful work. i wanna go!(lol)


    • guardianhost gold member
      August 31
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      Thank you for your kindness

      Thank you for taking your time to read and write to me . I am Glad you enjoyed this one.

  • Don Juan Amante
    August 24
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    classic

    stunning poetry, classic


  • Melee Vau gold member
    August 18

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    felt like I was there for a few seconds - your poem speaks to me of a peace that I am struggling to find.


    • guardianhost gold member
      August 18
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      If you ever have the chance to visit Weston Florida , the heart of the Everglades

      Your still close enough to civilization yet across the divide lay a whole world unto its own , the everglades. Markham park is right next door a 660 acre park with RV facilities. Makes going back to nature easy. With adventure and nature trails.


  • playjazz67
    July 28
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    From the time spent in Florida and the Everglades, you have certainly painted the story.

    • guardianhost gold member
      July 30
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      Thank you for reading and commenting on me.

      This is my backyard
      Cyber hugs,
      Cheryl


  • words-n-stuff gold member
    July 18

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    Makes me wished I lived there !

    You are obviously a lady who's very happy with her lot in life .. Loved the opening lines ! ' Reflections of long ago are caught in the pools - of standing waters, Blue Heron calls in the timeless echoes across the endless reed and grasses.
    My heart slows to an even pace as I listen to the rhythm '
    Great stuff !

    I've visited Florida only once in my life, but I feel that I've just been there again !

    • guardianhost gold member
      August 24
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      Tony...just thinking about you and wishing you well.

      Cyber hugs ol'friend,


  • playjazz67
    July 17

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    What terrific images !! This brings back the mental pictures of my trips to Florida.


  • Titus gold member
    July 5
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    wow. how calm and comforting was that. As always, a warmth and commanding excellence over good and bad vibes, presenting back to normal. How lovely.


  • waydownuponjoy
    June 30

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    off the beaten path ...

    and you have described my Florida and the advantages of going back to nature to see where she takes your mind. joy

    • guardianhost gold member
      June 30
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      Thank you for reading and commenting on me

      I really enjoyed writing the poem


  • Isi
    June 26

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    This is an interesting poem because the form doesn't look strict, and I won't expect to find any rhymes in it, and yet they appear here and there. It gives the poem a touch of disturbance, which would work well in a poem where the content supports it, but in a poem regarding meditation it gives a contrast that to me makes the content a little unbelievable or maybe exaggerated. I like the content very much, but I don't feel like the form supports it.

    • guardianhost gold member
      June 26
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      Thank you for reading and commenting on me

      I enjoyed your contest very much.


  • whoudini
    June 24

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    Very nice and you make me feel like I am there and well can smell the many scents and

    you are a true poet and you did well with this and thanks was a very good read and thanks for taking me away to another place in time for a bit.

    • guardianhost gold member
      June 25
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      I am honored, Thank you for reading and commenting on me.

      You really humbled me kind sir ...your comment made my day.


  • Antipodi
    May 29

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    Time is our greatest master and yet time only exists in our mind as a measure and sometimes this measure seems to be all consuming ...an excellent write dear poet

    • guardianhost gold member
      May 29
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      So well said Poet !!!! Time is our greatest master!!!

      Thank you for reading and commenting on me my brother,
      You made my day!


  • glenn shannon silver member
    May 29

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    what a glorius picture you paint and what a serene place to meditate, delightfull work , soothing to th soul thank dear friend


    • guardianhost gold member
      May 29
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      Glenn, as always it is a pleasure to hear from you!!!

      I think you would like the everglades!!!!
      Thank you for reading and commenting !!!!
      Cyber Hugs!!!

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