Soothing Solitude
I shut the door of musts and oughts and slip into solitude. Struggling with self, I choose to enjoy diving deep into a richness of inner tranquility. Crippling staccato noise jars the creative flow starving for the cadence of uninterrupted silence weaving threads of thoughts into a wholesome wholeness. I listen attentively to the subtle sounds of the Spirit moving obstinate obstacles far away from the path to unity with the Divine Mystery. Free from a fractured world I sip on the springs of spiritual life hidden in the depths discovering in the solitude of self the solitude of God. Walking on mental and spiritual toes this dynamic of emptying helps me explore venues of solitude transcending the ordinary with a new found compassion. The heart of the Gospel message rings in ears now attuned to holy whispers till I arrive breathless on the shore of being.
Peter Bisson
Posted at 08:13h, 23 FebruaryThank you Viola!
Doreen McGuire
Posted at 08:26h, 23 FebruaryViola, you are valuable. Your poetry indicates you are not trying to lead the solitude.
Ana Maria Rodriguez
Posted at 08:38h, 23 FebruaryI felt the talking of God personally!!!! You really mastered silence through words! Thank you my dearest teacher of love!!!!
Carol von Zuben
Posted at 09:21h, 23 FebruaryViola, your poem is breathtaking —— thank you so much .
Sylvia Lee
Posted at 09:22h, 23 FebruaryThank you for your inspiring poem, Viola. When I read your poem, I already experienced my peace as well.
Stay safe and well. God bless you.
Mario Coutinho
Posted at 10:09h, 23 FebruaryYour poem Viola transports me mentally to new tranquility in this world that I often reflect on and long for!
Thank you.
Mario
Mike Hyland
Posted at 12:13h, 23 FebruaryWhat a beautiful poem. The gift of solitude, what a gift. Thank you.
Lorraine Majcen
Posted at 14:19h, 23 FebruaryViola thank you, that was beautiful and heavenly. It gives me a desire to sit with, and ponder each sentence, as it speaks to me. I could do a retreat with its message. Powerful!! And thank you once again.
Edlyn de Souza
Posted at 16:07h, 23 FebruaryFood for thought…. in solitude
Jacqui Hubbard
Posted at 19:19h, 23 FebruaryEach time I read one of your poems, you take my on a new spiritual journey through your words and spirit.
Thank you, my friend.
Sheryl Toscano
Posted at 22:34h, 23 FebruaryJust beautiful….I strive for such moments and hope someday to achieve. Thank you for sharing in a heartfelt and inspirational poem.
Rosa Scarpino
Posted at 11:36h, 24 FebruaryThank you Viola for such an inspiring and beautiful poem, I should learn to value more the solitude and the silence and listen to the voice of God. All praise and glory to God! Rosa.
Karen Arthurs
Posted at 08:27h, 25 FebruaryWonderful articulation of the moving spirit, a true teaching moment Viola!
Lorella D'Cruz
Posted at 19:52h, 25 FebruaryThis captures the essence and blessings of detachment from earthly pulls to find complete solace in spiritual solitude. Thank you Viola. This is one of your best!
Sharon Gilbert
Posted at 15:32h, 26 FebruaryI love your poem Viola! I could feel the tranquility and spirituality as I pondered each verse. Thank you!
Teresa Correia
Posted at 05:40h, 04 MarchAs always very beautifully said. Thank you Viola