Tranquility

tranquility is the state I seek
that gratifying level of consciousness
where all fear and doubts vanish
calmness propagates
along mesmerizing streams
soothing the bumps of my being
flowing waters of meditation
smooth the rough edges of the day
that is all I seek

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Image: Bridge Over Afon Colwyn in Beddgelert, Caernarfon, Wales. Taken by Ron Rowland Sep 6, 2018. Note: The little village of Beddgelert is one of the most tranquil places I have ever visited.

Linked to dVerse Poets Pub — Quadrille:#132 – Your Poem Theme: Stream, where De Jackson, aka WhimsyGizmo, is hosting and asked us to stream a 44-word poem including some form of the woed stream.

Quadrille: A poetic form introduced at dVerse Poets Pub circa 2011. The rules for Quadrille: not including the title, a poem of exactly 44 words using the prompt word or its variant.

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27 thoughts on “Tranquility”

  1. Beverly Crawford

    What you seek is sure to be found in a little stream tumbling over stones smoothed by the passage of time and gentle waters!

    1. To me, clear & shallow streams (like the one in the pic) are one of the most beautiful and pleasant sights on the planet.

  2. “soothing the bumps of my being”
    – Oh, YES, please! Water does this for me, as well.

  3. This reminds me when I am sitting streamside and the sound of the water is like a calming sigh in my body. I really like this line, “soothing the bumps of my being,” It rings true for me.
    Thanks for this poem.

    1. I probably do not do anything that meets the technical definition of meditation, at least not knowingly. I just like to relax and enjoy my surroundings.

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