#Writephoto ~ Stillness #Poetry

Thursday photo prompt: Stillness #writephoto

 

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The image shows the dark silhouette of a cliff and against a calm sea and a sun-gold horizon.

 

 

#writephoto

 

Rock, sea and sky, what more could I ask for

The stillness, oh, the stillness

Where birds dare not fly, the air undisturbed

My heart slows in memory of a time unspoken

The quickening begins as I step into the salt sea

My mind invaded with primitive thoughts

An old-time movie, how long has it played there

How many minds have changed, standing here?

Did they notice time playing before their eyes?

Am I the only fool to stand wrapped in stillness?

My mind damaged by no sound entering

No help to rearrange my thoughts

What do I take back from this strange place?

Will it be renewed stillness of mind to carry me

through the remainder of my life…

©anitadawes

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  1. BeckiesMentalMess.wordpress.com Avatar

    Beautifully penned. Quite poignant.

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  3. Sue Vincent Avatar

    Beautiful, Anita.
    I don’t think you can help wondering when you stand in these liminal places…

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    1. jenanita01 Avatar

      The silence is magical, and fleeting…

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      1. Sue Vincent Avatar

        And much needed sometimes.

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        1. jenanita01 Avatar

          Always, for me…

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  4. D. Wallace Peach Avatar

    Beautiful, Anita. I love the wondering about who has been there before and that connection of people to a place through time. Nicely done. :-)

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    1. jenanita01 Avatar

      Thank you, Diana…

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