The Staircase of Stillness

We have created a time

where our air smiles

like a precious gem

found within a storm.

Each spoken sentence

we find to be filled

with purpose,.....

sound and warm.

Regret does not glisten

nor is it placed in this time

dressed up as hurt

impossible to understand.

This is a place

where one can find

the staircase of stillness,

silence at hand.

Showers of love

fall as stars in this time

along the places where we sail

on a subtle breeze.

We can see their reflections

turned inside out......

like a smile

Author's Note

Photograph by Tibby Steedly - http://www.tibart.com/

Reviews

[Mark]

Very nice, you get better and better hon!

[Poussiere D'Ange]

The last line was definitely my favorite. I really enjoyed reading this, as you have written it in a beautiful language, full of beautiful metaphors. Really great job:):):D.

[Baby Ricochet]

Great poem and photo. They compliment each other well. "Staircase of Stillness" It's got a good ring to it.

[Phantom Heart]

Nice, warm poem. It reminds me, personally, of this dream I had where I was running up stairs. In my dream I was regretful that I lost my little sister. (I never really did) I think the way you write is very welcoming. Thanks.

[Melobldnfr]

Interesting to be getting around to reading this now, as a dear someone and I have recently discussed regret. The staircase puts me in mind of a useful meditation technique I was taught once. In this sense, I think quite insightful to relate a staircase to a place of stillness. Thanks Neva ever so much for sharing! Xo.

[cartera]

The creation, finding of a space and time to be human is to possess a rare gem indeed.
Alex.

[Divyanshu Kachhap]

Awesome poem :)

[TheLastEclipse]

You always write these impacting poems that just devastate my mind with their explosion of disruptive energy. Sometimes I feel displaced and other times I feel calm! Go you and your awesome mind bombs :D
95/100 TLE/CT

[MOON]

This is calm and soothing , a balm to the mind full of beautiful imagery and wisdom. Lovely as usual!

[Neva Flores Smith - Changefulstorm]

Thank you Moon :)

[OBWhiteHawk]

Really really stunning work. I can totally see this in a book of quotes:
Regret does not glisten
nor is it placed in this time
dressed up as hurt
impossible to understand.