Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Tranquility of the Mind Too Deserves a Chance

Written for Three Words Wednesday Prompt: Treasure, Gesture, Immediate


Tranquility of the Mind Too
Deserves a Chance


Somehow patience
Had slipped under my nose
Couldn’t grasp her
In my nerves
Which had, of late
Loosened up a bit
Every gesture showed
Restlessness in my mind
That always wanted
Things to happen
Immediately, lest
The moments too slipped
And I would often
Look at some others
In absolute awe
As they would move
Through each moment
Calmly and quietly
Cherishing every puff of wind
Listening to the music of
Each breath, letting
Sunbeams slowly
Kiss their faces , their ears
Picking up the sound of
Each magical footstep
While ambling through
The well-preserved
Treasures of wonderful
Memories from
A tranquil past
And deep contemplation
Made me realize that the real
Respectful gesture would be
To follow such gems
Of patience with
Immediate effect
To let the treasure house
Of my memories too
Become silent and serene
and for that I knew,
I would have to
Be quieter in the NOW
It is true that
It’s the restlessness of
An enquiring mind
That gives birth to Poems
For this space
But then tranquility
Of the mind too
Deserves a chance
Perhaps poems may come
Dressed in better garb
Glowing in the light
Of profounder meaning
Perhaps..



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20 comments:

  1. Being still is an art but I wonder if it is acheivable so long as we think (and write things down)..Jae

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  2. "the treasure house of my memories" is beautiful! And this part:

    I knew,
    I would have to
    Be quieter in the NOW
    It is true that
    It’s the restlessness of
    An enquiring mind
    That gives birth to Poems


    This has always been the dilemma, at least for me. It's that restlessness that produces the work, but it doesn't make for a peaceful heart or mind -- or does it? I continue to explore this concept. Thank you for some thought-provoking work today.

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  3. tranquility was my keyword in your poem...i always want things to happen immediately as well...train myself heavily to be more patient...not always successful...
    nice an thought provoking write Ramesh

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  4. awesome job.
    xx
    Thanks for the lovely support.
    Happy Wednesday.

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  5. This certainly is a poem about the journey of creation, and you've captured all of the emotions.

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  6. You certainly express your self-examinations in an interesting fashion, Ramesh!

    A wise man once wrote...

    "Only in silence is true appreciation found."

    (Well, I don't know how 'wise' he really is... it was ME! LOL!)

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  7. Well, Rameshji, that calm and serenity of mind sure did you good immediately. :)

    Yes, when one comes to peace with one's own vacillating mind, things start appear stabler and better really...

    Interestingly, beautiful poetry usually comes from either extremely disturbed minds or from minds at peace! Well, strange are the ways.. :)

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  8. Well,said.Sometimes one need to be quiet to find the right words.

    They say one's work reflects the writer.Reading your work gave an impression of a very peaceful man.Only one who has known peace and tranquility can write about them.

    Thanks for sharing,Ramesh!

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  9. Lovely poem. I liked how it read so smoothly yet seemed to be a struggle to find peace. Good job!

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  10. perhaps...It felt like I was at a vacation under a sunlight mountain.

    It was a soothing experience reading this poem. Thank You!

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  11. The opening lines were awesome.
    Patience is a virtue.
    Loved the whole poem.
    While reading this poem I felt as if to sit with you and discuss the poems written line by line over a cup of tea:)

    ~Harsha

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  12. "Treasures of wonderful
    Memories from
    A tranquil past"

    so neat and very meaningful verses...

    I wish all of my past could a be wonderful treasure, as tranquil and beautiful!

    Another superb poem Ramesh...:-)

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  13. I loved the way the poem ended on the note of 'perhaps' :)

    And I am mulling over these lines :
    It’s the restlessness of
    An enquiring mind
    That gives birth to Poems

    Good one :)

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  14. Lovely poem ! Just loved the flow of emotions and thoughts blended with words ! And the mind getting attention :
    But then tranquility
    Of the mind too
    Deserves a chance

    made me smile and nod my head in agreement ! this is the first time I came across the ever controversial mind , getting attention !

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  15. Very good use of the prompts...I love it :)

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  16. Thanks a ton for the lovely submission..
    Happy Thursday.

    Cheers.
    xxx

    claim awards in my second entry.
    xx

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  17. its just beautiful...reading it in itself brings peace...

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  18. I loved reading it and enjoyed every word!! Couldn't say more!! Beautiful!!! :)

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