Relaxing

The art of relaxation is a true gift and one we seldom achieve or admonish. Self love and acceptance must precede any calm.

Relaxing

Yes...

my consciousness sighs

a silent whisper,

ignited I begin

dreaming... 

beyond the nightmare.

Methodologies of meditations

intentionally seeking

finding a nothingness where

despair suffocates...

breathing in hope,

exhaling acceptance.

 

Feeling the escape

a calling howls, 

once within a cage of fear

imprisoned,

now reborn wild ~

viscerally deep...

pure.

To be ~

a living sacrifice

honorably being,

rather than becoming...

striving in a current of

rapidly foaming expectations

birthed in a spring

of perception's needs.

Transparently truth ~

radiant imperfections included

within a crystallized resolve...

a desolation I once knew

as myself becoming,

now a shaped definition

resting within

unconditional love.

 

Reviews

[Willard Wells]

Yes it is a gift and I can teach it and I can practice it. But living it seems to be outside the realm of what my brain believes it should have to do..

Excellent piece that makes one think, but for me it's just a reminder of a place I spend searching for.

In repose now and in the dark, breathing deeply now as I gently release the air and repeat as thoughts take me deep to a place...............................and my mind says, hey lets write another piece.

[David Scott]

I love the poetic review. Thank you for taking the time to read and respond. This is a tricky topic. Very Zen... A spirit thing. I laugh and think of Yoda... "There is no try, only do or do not".

[Willard Wells]

I got the "do not" down spot on.

[zunie frost]

Such a beautifull piece of work:-) i like it ! Thanks for sharing such a lovely poetry

[David Scott]

My pleasure. Thank you for your kind review.

[zunie frost]

Welcome! Have a nice day

[Alisa Js]

Aloha,

I find it hard to relax, really as I can't help but think of my seemingly endless to-do list...

I love the thought, though; in this well written piece and am working toward that objective.

Alisa💫

[David Scott]

Thank you for the review.
May I advise, "honorably being, rather than becoming". We do not toward relaxation. We choose a moment to simple be. Then to accept, for this moment whatever it is we are... It can be instantaneous and meaningful, even if you are not skilled with the concept yet.
I hope this helps.
Thank you again.

[Alisa Js]

You are quite welcome...and I am working on being present...

😃😃

[David Scott]

My how stubborn you are. Ha. 😀

[fierceauthor]

You nailed the whole creative balance technique..outstanding

[David Scott]

Thank you kindly fierce poet.

[fierceauthor]

Greatly said.

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh yes, you are 100% on target, David. We have to accept ourselves for who we are and be "okay" with that in order to relax and enjoy life. We have to love ourselves before we can truly love someone else. Beautifully written. Lydi**

[David Scott]

Thank you Lydi. I'm learning... ;) Old dog/ new tricks and all. Ha.

[Mara]

Beautiful poem, you said it so well

I love this
'my consciousness sighs
a silent whisper,'

Thanks for sharing this great poem:)!

[David Scott]

Thank you very much Tee. I will stop by and visit your page soon.

[Abeer Tarek]

One of the best poems I have ever read...the meaning was amazing and i was relaxed while reading it, your writing skills are exquisite! keep going

[David Scott]

Thank you kindly Abeer. I will return what inspiration is kind enough to give me... I am happy you felt the relaxation of the poetry.

[Alias]

Beautiful and articulate, it's relaxing to read :)

[David Scott]

Awesome! Glad you were able to relax a moment. Thank you for the review.

[Jennesis]

Relaxation really is an art, that's different than being lazy and zoning out with the TV. You described meditation to me; with the breath lines. There is something powerful about just being with our higher selves. There is no greater coping skill. And true relaxation like you described here fights all kinds of disease. Lovely poem~

[David Scott]

I'm learning... Ha. If you want to master something, try to teach it...
Thank you for the review.

[alifeacoustic]

You have captured perfectly the art of relaxation. One which we need more than ever in a constant world filled with ever increasing anxiety and rush.
Wonderfully penned.

[David Scott]

Thank you for reading and leaving a kind thought.