Be Still

Be Still

A Poem by DianneR
"

Stillness in memories

"
Be still my soul
Quiet me
now
while I remember you
Hush
Allow me to live
in the memory of you
Taste the air that we once breathed together
Dream 
with the notion of you
Revel in what once was
A moment
A memory
A life
Be still my soul
Quiet me
now
And forever



("Be Still" by D.R. Petit, Copyright 2004)

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© 2017 DianneR


Author's Note

DianneR
This is one of two poems I wrote together in 2004. It is the first time it's been 'published' for a viewing audience. I welcome any and all comments. Thank you.

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in this hustle bustle all i want is silence and just calmness but with other things u have to go with the flow harming yourself with it.very nice poem thanks for sharing it.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

DianneR

6 Years Ago

Thank you Ellie. I agree -- it's not easy to stop to value the silence needed to fill one with calmn.. read more
What joy you must have had writing this. A moment of peaceful reflection is rare in such a world full of noise

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

DianneR

6 Years Ago

Thanks KC. Peaceful reflection is exactly what inspired me; the joy simply poured forth. I'm so plea.. read more
Beautifully written. The comfort and serenity of a fond & cherished memory.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

DianneR

6 Years Ago

Thank you, Taino, for your spot-on review. Yes -- 'comfort and serenity' are, indeed, what I felt wh.. read more
Gentle, kind and powerful use of words. I liked the flow of thoughts leading to true and needed ending.
"Be still my soul
Quiet me"
I say the above lines often in my day. Thank you Dianne for sharing your amazing poetry.
Coyote

Posted 7 Years Ago


DianneR

6 Years Ago

Please forgive my extreme delay in responding to your kind review. The flow was easy for me as it re.. read more
Coyote Poetry

6 Years Ago

A very good poem and you are welcome.
The melancholy of your words are palpable, and beautifully expressed. Nice to meet you, Dianne!

Posted 7 Years Ago


DianneR

7 Years Ago

Ooh, I love the word 'melancholy'. It beautifully describes my feelings all those years ago when I w.. read more
Kelly Scheppers

6 Years Ago

Hope you are enjoying the snow. Happy New Year, Dianne!
This is truly beautiful, and now one of my favorite poems. Thank you, for sharing it. It's well worth the read.

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

DianneR

7 Years Ago

Thank you for such kind words :)
You've just made my day!
SSKaitlyn

7 Years Ago

No worries, and good! :) Smiling is good for the soul.
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Gee
Why have you kept this hidden away for 13 years. Beautiful words

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

DianneR

7 Years Ago

Your comment is lovely. You ask a great question too that directly speaks to my finally putting my w.. read more

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