Serenity

Serenity infuses an unbounded peace that flows within
A refuge in unwavering tranquility
Possessing an intensity so luminous and warm
Breathed into the very soul of me

As I reduce the rate of speed, in which my world spins
A calming glow emanates from me
Enlightening my very essence from the peace, I feel within
Releasing all my fears into the breeze

 I look into the evening’s glow as the sun sets in the West
While crimson shades of amber flood my sight
And I release the stresses of my day with the setting sun
While breathing in the peace of the coming night

I have found my refuge in unwavering tranquility
In the calmness of the ending of my day
Serenity, which is boundless, has infused my very soul
As I quietly watch, my worries slip away

Reviews

[Edgar A Stonehill]

I offer a mild dissent to the other reviewers that have so far given generous reviews.

First, it is good work. However, the style seems out of place. There is a lot of telling in this poem. For example "As I reduce the rate of speed" doesn't make me feel like someone is slowing down. It does tell me that the narrator is.

Telling has its place, but for what someone refered to as an "epiphany" poem I generally prefer more emotional poetry.

I liked the phrase "unwavering tranquility" and that it was used twice. I also liked what you didn't do with that phrase:

1) make it into a litany
2) say outright "Serenity is unwavering tranquility"

[Dream Weaver]

Powerfully written. The last stanza hooked me I could almost
feel the calm of tranquility flow from my veins. Great write!

[blob blob]

"I reduce the rate of speed, in which my world spins
A calming glow emanates from me..."--this a great line-
and the last verse is perfect--
indeed "Serenity"--
this is a wonderful piece:-)

[Sapphire]

okay, this right here needs to be published and used as the Nation's Poem. this right here is nothing compared to any other poems i have read. this is truly powerful and touching. when i read Serenity, i thought this would be one of those poems would look like an average poem that i'm used to seeing, but no, this completely took me by surpirse. this has excellent detail of what the word serenity means. i am awe-struck

[Livana Lowell]

Wow, this is the best epiphany-moment poem ever. What I mean by epiphany is allowing the light to flood one's mind and realizing the place of darkness and the place of emotions all entwined within beautiful words and stanzas that you have pieced together. That's why I believe this poem deserves a hundred and a place in my libary.

Every word fits perfectly and releases a serene mood. To me it does. This was extremely wonderful and I thank you dearly for sharing this.