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Source: A Separate Peace by John Knowles
Black Out Poetry: c.b.w. 2016
In the stillness
there is time
to ponder
to believe
The eagle flies
wisdom’s wind
Pine trees sway
a hidden song
The life’s pursuit
needs no waves
Only the stillness
in which to breathe
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Photo: Northwoods, Wisconsin, c.b.w. 2013
Words: free-verse, c.b.w. 2015
In the shade of nature’s nook,
peace of mind is closer than you think
Meditation sings with trickles of wind chimes ,
or the creak of an old wicker bench
There’s always a space for those willing to sit,
but not for those who choose to walk by
Buddha is listening with his eyes closed,
wisdom is felt and seldom seen
Whether or not you believe,
take his advice and just simply be
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c.b.w. 2014
The bells are silent,
refusing to speak
As white noise invades,
clarity grows black
Patience of the mind,
slows a fast heartbeat
In stillness we find,
reasons to just breathe
Tang Dynasty Bell,
Forest of Stone Steles Museum, Xi’an China
Photo by: c.b.w. 2005
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c.b.w. 2014