How to destress in modern life

https://youtu.be/dzbLuLzMWE4

A delicious languor steals over one
in the languid twilight falling over the meadow
Watching tiny animated spectrums
whirring in the after-glow
Flitting among pretty petals
the gossamer-winged dragon-flies or mayflies
Fluttering among delicate filaments
the fine and flimsy butterflies.
Then also retire to admire
exquisite darting damsel_flies.
All in all some of nature's soothing balms.
Created by God Himself, Nature calms.

Divine holistic bonuses for relaxation...
Look for getaways, away from
city/town noise pollution.

A lavender sprinkled jacuzzi,
rose petals and jasmines floating about
like imitation lotus on ponds
right in your bubbly scented bubble-bath
As ambient soft gleams of moon beams
seep in through translucent glass.
Luxuriate in the ephemeral, inhale in the aromatic
incenses of perfumery, oils and essential oils
Bathe in breathtaking spa joys euphoric
listening to choirs of cicada music
Relax and unwind in the famed Turkish Bath
wherein to indulge yourself in steamy massage
Complete with the charm of the exotic
even if you don't live in Turkey or aren't Turkish.
Nature and such baths all God created or inspired,
and thus very very therapeutic...

Author's Note

Plz click on top left side pic to zoom in for close up views of pics.
Also watch these videos

Beautiful dragonflies
https://youtu.be/mKttSMhhMzY
https://youtu.be/dzbLuLzMWE4

Reviews

[Matthew M Murill]

Thank you very much for your thoughts. This is really very important, but at the same time it is very difficult to find inner balance in today's very fast world. I have written several studies on this and have always turned to EduBirdie for help, which provides me with very high quality literature and resources on the topic. Once I understood the topic, I learned to control my anger and stress.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Hi, im glad it has a worthwhile practical message,. With nature and prayer we can still find balance in this fast paced world, trust me friend, . Best wishes,

[jacob erin-cilberto]

like the cicadas screeching in harmony....your words have perfect harmony, only they don't screech, they have a nice sound, and the alliteration really works so well in this piece.
there is a very soothing effect here.
j.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Aye yay thanks for the giggle and grin , i do find the sound of cicadas chorusing their buzzing very relaxing and comforting, here they arent too loud and screechy, just humming . Thanks soo much for super fab comment.

[John the Baptist]

I found myself relaxing as I read these words. The scenes and images are skillfully put together in a manner to induce a sense of peace. I can imagine a woman with a soft voice reading this offering slowly, with peaceful music in the background. I think I would be asleep before the piece was over, and not from boredom.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Yayy i was super glad to read that this poem had a soothing lulling effect, i guess i should wish sweet dreams poets but its my morning now. Thanks soo much for a super cool comment!

[Einstein Noodle]

well ... you have packed this write with plenty of calming aides and therapeutics ... as a poem .. for me .. there is just an overabundance that takes away from the flow ... I think you use imaging, consonance and the language well ... the theme is strong and impossible to miss .. so your purpose is successful says i. you might try focusing on just one aspect .. like a dragonfly .. and show us how to feel what you want us to in this poem ... just through the dragonfly ... now .. i am no expert .. so please do not misunderstand .. you probably have far more years behind you as well as expertise ... it is just my impressions ;) there is a whole lot to admire and experience in your write .. peace and joy and goodness my friend!
E.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

I see, i didn't realise this seemed wordy as i have read much longer poems. I wanted to include all the delicate beauties of nature. Yes i have much to learn, many years of expertise to cross, yet i wish poets just enjoy the message, content rather than expect perfect conventional poetry from me. Thanks soo much for your great constructive comment, you are the professional poet so i understand.

[Einstein Noodle]

no.... like i said I am no expert, nor professional, (i have no interest in seeking publication) i learned by reading a lot of poems and listening to what others have to say ... seeking advice and i have taken several free classes on line called MOOCs from the U. of Iowa. ... my "voice" is actually free form and abstract ... i do classic forms (with help) for the discipline and because they challenge me. Your are so very right ... there are many many delicate beauties in Nature .. of every shape, color, scent and texture ... for me the very distinct evidence of God ... our Creator ;))) keep writing ... right!? ... I am in a big slump and lack the initiative to even try ... i have been expressing my "self" working on an old pickup truck i bought ... a '63 Ford F100 .. see you around S.... right here at the Cafe'

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

I admire how you acknowledge God for the delicate beauties and all.
And I should learn from you still, you are obviously a far better and expert poet than i can ever be, so i know you're just being modest. Yes, see you at the cafe again, best wishes,

[Neville]

Its a very busy world out here so anything to help your readers relax will surely be a hit .. I'm a great fan of dragonflies too by the way................ N :)

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Yayy nice to know you are their fan too, i love the damselflies as well though they are rarer to see. Im glad if the poem helped to relax. Thanks soo much for comment! Cheers!

[Neville]

... You are indeed, most welcome :)

[R.J Calzonetti (Siniste..]

Enjoyed the write, I've never been very good at reviewing, but please continue to write. I will continue to read your work.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

As i will yours though yours is way sublime and philosophical than mine, your poem amd mind fascinates. Thanks for the comment,

[Betty Hermelee]

You sure give us ways to escape the chaos of a dense city. your words themselves are soothing, not to mention all the ways we can relax; a calming bath with rose petals and Jasmine (which I had in Bali...was the best!) just contemplating the cosmos, or relaxing in a Turkish bath... all of these take the stress out of modern life; one more thing, learn how to meditate! Well done, I like it!
Best, Betty

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Nice to know you enjoyed a Turkish bath in Indonesia, they are super relaxing yeahh. And yes prayer is like meditation so actually part 2 of this which i will post someday focuses on prayer relaxation. Warmest thanks for comment,

[Betty Hermelee]

You're quite welcome!

[red93]

Ooh I like this a lot - I like the soothing holistic vibes.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Thanks soo much for lofty comment, holistic is the word, im adding it to the poem somewhere. Glad you enjoyed the poems verbal relaxation.

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This is a very gentle poem on destressing. I was reading an article recently about our mental health during this covid time and they are also saying that spend as much time as you can with nature... As it's a stress buster.

Dragonfies are beautiful, I love them, and you portrayed them so beautifully. Also the bubble bath and relaxing spa... A real stress buster always... Your scented bath atmosphere was apt here.

So, you see it's a very nice and timely write during this time. Thank you Zaynab for sharing this with us

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Yeahh i hoped to provide a nature and Turkish bath word poem soothing distraction from these stressful times. Im glad you make me feel i accomplished that. Indeed like you summed it aptly, nature is a stress buster. Warmest thanks, are you the same sima from hellopoetry.com dear?

[.]

You are most welcome! No, I wasn't there.... Take care dear

[Mark]

Something about nature is validating. Perhaps because it's where we come from. Nice poem.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Wow thanks so much for that apt eloquent comment. God made nature so its calming yeah.!