Wisps of clouds do drift;
aimlessly across the sky
Mere whisper of wind
caress
the sorrow clouded
In her eyes.
The city’s many
mingled sounds;
Rose like hum of
the ocean.
Rather lulled the heart
than roused
Sorrow gone and spell
was broken.
Tranquility filled her
heart and soul;
Glowed in bosom
like a coal.
Prisoner of fortune
she was no more;
or things beyond
Our reason – control.
Katsura trees
Late in Fall;
Like shoots of flame
around
Midnight’s pall.
A season new
she thus foresees
Falling soft upon
arms and knees.
Nature’s harmony
untold grace;
Her tender limbs
had now embraced.
Photo credits: Magic4Walls.com
Posted for Midweek Motif @ Poets United
48 Responses
I had to check out the Katsura trees and found out how beautiful they are. This is such a beautiful poem I really enjoyed it.
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In cadence as well as in lyric, this poem releases the sadness. I love that it is the reassuring murmur of the city that helps. I get the sense that she is free at last, as if she’s landed on a hopeful shore.
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Another beautiful poem so full of emotion -Falling soft upon arms and knees – was my favourite line..it suggests we all fall down and yet the softness hints at her ability to stand again.
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I love these verses, and the inventive rhymes.
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luv the resolve here
“Sorrow gone and spell
was broken.
Tranquility filled her
heart and soul;”
have a nice Wednesday
much love…
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What a beautifully tranquil poem, Sanaa! It is wonderful when sorrows can be replaced by tranquility….
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The peace of nature wafted through my heart as I read your lines. The photo is beautiful!!!!!!!!
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What a serene and beautiful poem this is! You’ve beautifully painted the picture of tranquility through your poem, Sanaa. Loved reading it 🙂
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There is such a gentle feel in this poem. And I agree that tranquility can be very healing! Thank you for reading my poem as well and commenting!
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I really liked this bit:
“Tranquility filled her
heart and soul;
Glowed in bosom
like a coal.”
The journey to achieve that sense of tranquility is poetically portrayed. Lovely.
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From the children’s game…”ashes, ashes we all fall down.” Lovely write.
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I love how she overcomes the sorrow. Such a moving poem!
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Beautiful…especially love this…
“Katsura trees
Late in Fall;
Like shoots of flame”
Thank you, for visiting me Sanaa!
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It is wonderful when tranquility washes sorrow away,, and that can happen in nature for sure.
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I love the sound and form of this poem. It is almost like a fairytale for adults. Gorgeous writing!
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Sweet is the 1st word that came into my mind… I loved the choice of words!
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What yearning, sorrowful lines ~ beautiful too 🙂
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Love your flawless use of rhythm. Your lines are truly tranquil. You must be so calm and at ease 😀
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I like the nature’s soft harmony ~ Good one Sanaa ~
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Glad she broke free. Your poem is so tranquil. Nature is so tranquil and the Katsura is a truly beautiful tree.
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Women are too often prisoners of some kind…glad this one found freedom 🙂
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Well written.
Thanks for visiting.
Have a blessed week.
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There is a soothing beauty in this poem. Loved it 🙂
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Lovely poem, Sanaa. The images you create and the cadence of the words do really create a tranquil atmosphere.
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