Sweetest sanctum ~

The reasoning in safely closing my eyes at day's end

          embracing the kiss of morn in the awe of dawn,

the sanctuary that keeps me grounded

   where beauty grows 'tween the cracks of darkness

             & logic and senses discern life's poetry, 

          sacred haven of every desired whim & thought

a port when life gets stormy, pure beacon of light,

     breathing in symbiotic perfection of salty sea sprays

 sanctum of escaped prayers answered inkind, 

     lifting me to a higher power's spiritual holy place

    impervious refuge when the world seethes perpetual fire,

relinquishing all turbulent fears and doubts

     rescue in release's invulnerable intentions, 

        unfurling in this retreat of sweet absolution's surrender 

Author's Note

Reviews

[AprilRN1210]

Breathtakingly beautiful piece girl... the music is so powerful and moving.. the words are like lyrical honey... sweet and satisfying... The flow and melody of ideas just lift the soul higher and higher towards that sanctuary... we all need that "port in the storm" to escape to when times get rough... The peace of mind to close our eyes and drift to a place where the worries and pains disappear for a moment... a place where those desires and whims can thrive between the cracks of life's darkness... where survival isn't on the menu--LIVING is.... a place of bliss and spiritual soothing.. where it feels as if our prayers have been answered and we are for one small moment not afraid, not hurting, not doubting, not hiding in the dark... the light shines brightly and the soul thrives in the warmth... a place where you don't feel weighed down with the worries of the world... writing can be such a place... dreams another... I escape off into my music and my head.... but whatever that "sanctuary" may be---it is needed.. and should be cherished as the life-saver that it is... can I just say freaking WOW..... this is beyond beautiful... it feels like a spiritual healing... stunning in every way... it tickles my heart with rays of angelic iridescence and welcoming warmth... amazing as always....

[Bright Ocean Star]

Jeez, Frieda, where do you find this music? You have an innate ability to find the very best pairings of beautiful background music with your incrediblly delicious poetry. Love it!!!

[R Smith]

amazing poem, somehow you make every word have depth and meaning, you have an incredible gift Frieda.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

it is good to be able to close our eyes at the end of the day and find sanctum...i can't always find this....i tend to worry...or just overthink...and it keeps me up...

maybe i'll read your poem later tonight, just before i turn in...and it will soothe me enough to do that...because it is quite a relaxing write...therapeutic.

[Tate Morgan]

Beautiful go toward the light walk into the light. Hold the door for me Ill be late as usual dear.

[Woody]

either you spend an awful long time painstakingly choosing your words to write a poem or they simply come to you easily in the form of an inspiration. either way, you are amazing!
please stop reading my pseudo poems. make my day, read my stories, instead.

[s y e]

I just love waking up in the morning, logging on and reading you - no matter the piece, sad or happy - as long as I can read you and be taken to my little safe haven for a few minutes then I know my day will be fine.

This poem is definitely something else. The imagery and wording was outstanding and made such an impact. I was like, dammmmmmn! When I read a piece from you, I always think that this is out of this world and no one could top it but then you write another piece and I think the same thing. You, Mama F, are a poetess and my absolute favourite ever.

I adore this one. 100 flip flops & all that jazz...xoxoxo

[Einstein Noodle]

a safe harbor, calm seas, a place to restore the whole person .. thanks for sharing this Freida .. i couldn't have read a more appropriate poem this morning! your poem slows down even my morning coffee .. and the video ... wow! thanks again for sharing this .. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! and i couldn't agree with you more .. writing is all that!
E.

[Frieda P]

Seems we're on the same wave length sweet E...thanks so much, you've brought a smile to my poetic heart. x

[sharonlee]

Lyric grace woven into each line... a masterpiece of ethereal beauty... Frieda, Bravo, this is one very special piece.

Peace & Blessed Be.

[Frieda P]

Muchly appreciate your kindness sharonlee, thanks so much.

[sharonlee]

Kindness?
No way honey, just telling the truth... this is beautiful.

[anne]

OMG.....its so beautiful visually, with feelings and words too...
where beauty grows 'tween the cracks of darkness
& logic and senses discern life's poetry.......these lines tugged at my heart......I have fallen in love with the beauty of poem......

[Frieda P]

Wow, thanks so much anne, and it won't break your heart either. :)