. . . . . . . did you know that i sit next to you now in the tiniest house of time?

even if you aren’t sure

alone.

at peace.

to hear the silence of the ripples before the storm

and to know that you are always

the best part of you

…even if you aren’t sure

© r.e.l. 1/25/11

image ‘Night fisherman’ by Lorenzo Castello

featured in Feminine Intent on redbubble

posted for Poetry Potluck week 20: Peace, Relaxation, Spirituality on Jingle Poetry

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22 Responses

  1. Robin,
    I really like this. Such a good way to approach life. Great pic, too.

    January 26, 2011 at 7:07 am

    • thanks. i think so too. meditation is a great way too, or just living peaceful moments.. :)

      January 26, 2011 at 7:18 am

  2. Oh yes!
    Be sure!
    You are the best part of more than you ;
    dear Robin, you are.
    franco sastre

    January 26, 2011 at 8:06 am

    • the best part :)

      January 26, 2011 at 11:33 am

  3. Really beautiful and inspiring work :)

    January 26, 2011 at 10:36 am

    • thank you, much appreciated…

      January 26, 2011 at 11:35 am

  4. I love this. It feels so right.

    January 27, 2011 at 4:24 am

    • peace is a beautiful place..

      January 27, 2011 at 6:13 am

  5. Very beautiful and peaceful, and yes to hear “to hear the silence of the ripples before the storm”. Breathtaking.

    January 30, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    • my peace. thanks for reading…

      January 30, 2011 at 8:17 pm

  6. Love the poem…especially the last line.

    January 30, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    • makes it all ok no matter what. we are usually not quite sure ;)

      January 30, 2011 at 8:34 pm

  7. ‘you are always the best part of you’

    knowing this truth is so peaceful — thank you so much. :)

    January 30, 2011 at 8:36 pm

    • we are ok no matter what ;)

      January 30, 2011 at 8:37 pm

  8. “to always know that you are the best part of you.” amazing.

    JP

    http://tasithoughts.wordpress.com/2011/01/30/beyond-the-ceiling/

    January 30, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    • a special key to happiness

      January 31, 2011 at 6:28 am

  9. I agree with “bended spoon”…your words feel like forgiveness

    Peace, hp

    January 31, 2011 at 8:59 am

    • it’s all good no matter what :)

      January 31, 2011 at 2:19 pm

  10. your poems have a celestial charm, a divine fragrance in them.

    mine is here:
    http://mydomainpvt.wordpress.com/2011/01/31/free-soul-31st-jan-2011/

    February 2, 2011 at 3:12 am

    • thanks, trisha. i love those comments.. :)

      February 2, 2011 at 7:17 am

  11. magical imagery,
    love the boat in the river image…

    Thanks for contributing poetry potluck week 20, support us by visiting and commenting for a dozen poets starting from our latest entries, 201, 200, 199, 198, 197, 196, 195, stop when you feel that you have enough.
    cheers.

    A++

    February 2, 2011 at 10:52 am

    • i usually start at the top and have done my dozen + but i think it’s becoming a daily part of my routine to randomly chose more poets to view and enjoy. so much talent. again, can’t thank you enough for making initial contact with me…
      when is the next poets rally?

      February 2, 2011 at 12:50 pm

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