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 ©
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Zest - FOWC
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Filled with longing for stillness and calm! Well said.
Thanks so much Beverly 🙂💕
This is beyond beautiful! 💝
Beautiful.
Thank you Lucy ☺️
I like how tranquility and zest are connected with sweetness.
Yes one tempers the other. Thanks Frank 🙂
Love the peace and serenity of your words.
Thank you Sadje 🥰
You’re welcome 😉
Such a wonderful feeling, that tranquility and calmness are a blessing.
Thank you Grace 🥰
Beautiful and peaceful!
Thank you Linda 🙂
your words paint my favourite time of evening so peacefully
Thank you Gina 🙂💕
my pleasure Christine!
I like the thought of a star being born somewhere out in the darkness.
Thank you so much 🙂
I wish for something soothing like this… (maybe it’s a weekend)
Yes! I understand. I’m feeling a little ragged right now and long for a break