in candescent ascent

arqios


Notice of absence from arqios
A reminder to extend an olive branchโ€ฆ where possible.
Let us sup of the dignity of kindness and humilityโ€ฆ

 

Hermitage wraps around him

a shimmering cloak of quiet light.

he meditates in candescent stillness

finding centredness within its glow

a candelabra’s incandescent silence.

 

His variegated thoughts

a stream of luminescence

flow gently through his mind

each moment, each breath aflame.

 

In cadences of tranquility

he discovers the serenity of self

each thought a note of calm

each breath a placid soliloquy.

 

 

 

 

  • Author: crypticbard (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 3rd, 2025 07:26
  • Comment from author about the poem: Now for a bit of play with meaning and ambient toneโ€ฆ hopefully bringing us to our centre. Please enjoy and leave word. Thank you ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 39
  • Users favorite of this poem: Tristan Robert Lange, Cheeky Missy, Mutley Ravishes
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  • Reynaldo Casison

    Soothing And Calm, Nice One arqios

    • arqios

      Thanks RC ๐Ÿ™๐ŸปSo glad that this quality came across. You are much appreciated ๐Ÿ•Š๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

    • sorenbarrett

      Magnificent words of meditation to center body and mind. Nicely timed and written with careful word choice. Lovely and peaceful

      • arqios

        Thanks for mentioning the timing. Itโ€™s not the easiest to catch on to. So something worthwhile had taken place. My heartfelt gratitude for your beneficial feedback, as ever ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

      • 2781

        Yep, back the front; no likes in that one!

        • arqios

          Cheers mate ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

        • rin

          I quietly mutter that I want to eat steak. In Japan, we don't eat much steak. It's a feast.

          • arqios

            Oh, thatโ€™s why we go to the American base where they serve steak at Chilliโ€™s in Yokosuka!

          • TobaniNataiella

            A call for peace to the mind and soul delivering that so important inner calm. ( and for some reason, i have no idea why, it reminds me of Liberace), really enjoyed the read.

            • arqios

              Oh, thatโ€™s a bit of a curiosity. I might like to find out the connection. Thanks kindly, ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

              • TobaniNataiella

                It feels like it plays softly as you read it, like classical music and the candelabras.

              • orchidee

                Yes - and going into some churches if open midweek, there can be total silence in some places.

                • arqios

                  That is a familiar feeling. The echoing can be all encompassing in their reverence as well.

                  • orchidee

                    And also in some places, even if full of people - as in 'Anyone awake in 'ere? (or anyone alive)'? Doh!

                  • Tony36

                    Great write

                    • arqios

                      Thanks Tony ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

                      • Tony36

                        You're welcome

                      • Tristan Robert Lange

                        One of the things I was thinking I ought to do this year, not as a resolution (because those are made to be broken) but as a soft nudge of my psyche and soulโ€ฆand that is to dive deeper into meditation. Such beneficial practice, imho. Anywho, wonderful poem that brings meditation and self-discovery to my mind. ๐ŸŒน๐Ÿ‘

                        • arqios

                          Thanks Tristan ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป Glad to hear of your journey in self-discovery.

                          • Tristan Robert Lange

                            You are welcome, my friend. Yes...the most worthy of all journeys, imho (not to say I don't love globetrotting too ๐Ÿคฃ). A life-long journey at that. What's a poetic introspective introvert supposed to do? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ

                            ๐Ÿ“

                          • Kevin Hulme

                            Arqios , really sorry to hear of your loss . Terrible news for you and your family.
                            Have comfort that thereโ€™s someone across the World thinking of you. ๐Ÿค
                            Your Poem: so much in a few lines. Good one.

                            • arqios

                              Thanks Kevin ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป Twas a surprise to wake up to. And that is the surrounding landscape now that the age cohort is in its waning yearsโ€ฆ you are much appreciated. ๐Ÿ•Š

                            • Thad Wilk

                              A warm, calming
                              and soothing poem
                              of meditation. ๐Ÿ™
                              Inviting and refreshing,
                              great share my friend!! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜
                              Best regards โœŒ๏ธ peace Thad

                              • arqios

                                Thanks Thad ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

                              • Mutley Ravishes

                                I remember the meditation teacher Rob Nairn saying forget about having a "quiet mind," simply wait until the thoughts just flow by!
                                Great write and flow!

                                • arqios

                                  Now thatโ€™s nice! Iโ€™ll stash away that most useful advice! Thanks Mutley ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ•Š



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