Tag Archives: solitude

Isolation

Isolation In the stillness of my mind there is no noise to confuse or mask thoughts Only peace and tranquility Allowing transition from a state of madness swathed in dark robes to pellucidity Where the light shines bright and unveiled Paving the way to concentration and meditation in solitude     Christine Bolton – PoetryContinue reading “Isolation”

Restoration

Restoration Here I sitwhere troublesDo not followIn my solitudetears comeI sob and swallowThe crisp airregulatesmy uneven breathingCares float awayCleansing my soulFinally releasing I draw energyFrom the mountainsand warmth from the sunMy life feels balancedI am now readyA new day has begunChristine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©Sue Vincent’s Weekly Write/Photo

Solitude – A Haibun

I have always enjoyed my own company, never more so than now.  As a teenager I could be incredibly lonely to the point of feeling physical pain.  I literally ached from it and, like most teenagers, time passed so slowly, so it seemed never ending. As a grown up, I am never lonely.  There isContinue reading “Solitude – A Haibun”

Different Animals

Different Animals Anticipating your response Of what will surely come I brace for the onslaught My nerves tightening As I become more fraught Vacillating the point Until we were drained Back and forth and back again Wishing it would end But the winner does not yet reign Storming off in anger I see you underContinue reading “Different Animals”

Smoke

He slowly rowed the small boat to the middle of the lake never saying where he was going Just knowing what to take Peace and solitude It was a favorite way to escape He went quietly without a sound his plan taking shape No one around to question his actions No fear of his daughterContinue reading “Smoke”