... (best work, 2019)

There is something to be said of serenity

That separates itself entirely from simple tranquility.


Serenity is a solace,

A sense of resignation that transcends that of calm;

There's a surrender to serenity that supersedes the deep, slow breath

And instead carries a resonant echo that fits into the aspects of restlessness as seamlessly as a key.


There is an unseen depth to serenity,

An acquiescence to the storm and a solemn, unshakable satisfaction

Wrought by the introspection from within its eye.


A subtle knowing,

A soft forgiveness,

No struggle,

No escape,


Just a gentle sense of acceptance

Where once there was turbulence within its wake.
  
  

  

Reviews

[Re-Pete]

sweet serenity. nothing like it. i concur. it is all that you say and more. well described - your words and imagery so soothing. great flow and subtle strength in its peace. very much enjoyed. bravo ... :)

[Ookpik]

Thanks Pete, that's kind of you to say and it's very much appreciated : )

-Ook

[John the Baptist]

This is a heavy one which touches on themes that have long fascinated me. What is described here is the effect of the human self's (ego's) final willingness to let the world be what it is. All spiritual pain is the result of the ego's attempt to impose its will on Being, which inevitably ends in failure, and sometimes in despair. Serenity results when surrender leads beyond despair.

[Ookpik]

Thanks John,

I've seen you write on the topic before and have also been fascinated by the idea for a very long time.

To some extent you could call it ego death, though in my own case I'd say that it doesn't necessarily indicate finality (I think the ego can die a few times, if I'm being honest).

In this case, and at the time of writing it, it was almost equitable to the final stage of the grieving process - after denial, bargaining, anger, what have you, and after a number of years, I'd finally reached a point where I was able to let go (at least relatively speaking) and this sensation was the result.

To an extent, it involved a relinquishment of control - an almost come to Jesus moment, in some ways - though I would call it less a religious experience than I would a point of personal closure.

Thanks once again for stopping in, John, as always your reviews are greatly appreciated and your insights, quite sharp.

-Ook

[keith]

wow! such depth within the lines of a clear message
what needs be said other than thanks?