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Echoing Images

Echoing Images In the perfect stillnessof this magical caveour voices echo in semi darknessthrowing back the sound we gaveThe light reflecting imageryof perfect visual symmetry We drift on mirrored poolin silence but for our breathThe air heavy, dank and coolHumidity smelling of deathShivering with a feeling of fearWondering where to go from here Christine Bolton – PoetryContinue reading “Echoing Images”

Living in the Present

Living in the Present In the stillnessof the morningI see her againThe woman in blackStanding on the rocksin silenceStaring at the seamotionlessThe breeze liftingher hair and leaving itto tousle abouther shouldersWhenever I comeat this time she is thereNever acknowledgingmy presenceAbsorbed in her thoughtsand quietnessI smile nervouslybut she looks through meAs if I were transparentI speakContinue reading “Living in the Present”

Stillness

Stillness Finally, the oxygenfills my headand my breathingsettlesinto its naturalrhythmic sound The candle flickersand eyes closeMy brain slowlycalmsuntil I am at peacewhere it is always found Mind and bodyin harmonyOutside worldclosed offTranquilityall around The stillness rejuvenatesbody and soulClarity is the giftto myselfforI will not be bound  Christine Bolton – Poetry for Healing ©In response to V.J’s Weekly Challenge #32Continue reading “Stillness”