Calmness

Calmness

Twilight falls quietly
unexpected
What was day
comes to an end
Abruptly,
disconnected
 
A star is born in
the darkness
of new night
Encompassing,
brilliant in its
starkness
 
Stillness slows 
pounding breast
Calming the mind
slowing the heart
Tranquility
sweetens the zest
 
 
Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing ©

Writing Prompt:

Grace is hosting Open Link Night at D’Verse Poets

Christine's Daily Writing Prompt
A Star is Born
- Go Dog Go Cafe

Word Prompt:

Zest - FOWC

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  22 comments for “Calmness

  1. Beverly Crawford
    January 10, 2020 at 5:55 pm

    Filled with longing for stillness and calm! Well said.

    • Christine Bolton
      January 11, 2020 at 8:07 am

      Thanks so much Beverly 🙂💕

  2. sanaarizvi
    January 10, 2020 at 12:54 pm

    This is beyond beautiful! 💝

  3. January 10, 2020 at 2:54 am

    Beautiful.

    • Christine Bolton
      January 10, 2020 at 10:35 am

      Thank you Lucy ☺️

  4. January 9, 2020 at 10:44 pm

    I like how tranquility and zest are connected with sweetness.

    • Christine Bolton
      January 10, 2020 at 10:35 am

      Yes one tempers the other. Thanks Frank 🙂

  5. January 9, 2020 at 9:27 pm

    Love the peace and serenity of your words.

    • Christine Bolton
      January 9, 2020 at 10:40 pm

      Thank you Sadje 🥰

      • January 9, 2020 at 10:45 pm

        You’re welcome 😉

  6. January 9, 2020 at 8:36 pm

    Such a wonderful feeling, that tranquility and calmness are a blessing.

    • Christine Bolton
      January 9, 2020 at 10:38 pm

      Thank you Grace 🥰

  7. January 9, 2020 at 7:33 pm

    Beautiful and peaceful!

    • Christine Bolton
      January 9, 2020 at 10:37 pm

      Thank you Linda 🙂

  8. January 9, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    your words paint my favourite time of evening so peacefully

    • Christine Bolton
      January 9, 2020 at 10:37 pm

      Thank you Gina 🙂💕

      • January 11, 2020 at 5:28 pm

        my pleasure Christine!

  9. January 9, 2020 at 4:59 pm

    I like the thought of a star being born somewhere out in the darkness.

    • Christine Bolton
      January 9, 2020 at 10:37 pm

      Thank you so much 🙂

  10. January 9, 2020 at 4:11 pm

    I wish for something soothing like this… (maybe it’s a weekend)

    • Christine Bolton
      January 9, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      Yes! I understand. I’m feeling a little ragged right now and long for a break

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