Notice of absence from arqios
an absence of Presence conjures Absence…
an absence of Presence conjures Absence…
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.
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Author:
crypticbard (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Now for a bit of play with meaning and ambient tone… hopefully bringing us to our centre. Please enjoy and leave word. Thank you 🙏🏻
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Soothing And Calm, Nice One arqios
Thanks RC 🙏🏻So glad that this quality came across. You are much appreciated 🕊🙏🏻
Magnificent words of meditation to center body and mind. Nicely timed and written with careful word choice. Lovely and peaceful
Thanks for mentioning the timing. It’s not the easiest to catch on to. So something worthwhile had taken place. My heartfelt gratitude for your beneficial feedback, as ever 🙏🏻
Yep, back the front; no likes in that one!
Cheers mate 🙏🏻
I quietly mutter that I want to eat steak. In Japan, we don't eat much steak. It's a feast.
Oh, that’s why we go to the American base where they serve steak at Chilli’s in Yokosuka!
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.
Oh, that’s a bit of a curiosity. I might like to find out the connection. Thanks kindly, 🙏🏻
It feels like it plays softly as you read it, like classical music and the candelabras.
Yes - and going into some churches if open midweek, there can be total silence in some places.
That is a familiar feeling. The echoing can be all encompassing in their reverence as well.
And also in some places, even if full of people - as in 'Anyone awake in 'ere? (or anyone alive)'? Doh!
Great write
Thanks Tony 🙏🏻
You're welcome
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 soul…and that is to dive deeper into meditation. Such beneficial practice, imho. Anywho, wonderful poem that brings meditation and self-discovery to my mind. 🌹👏
Thanks Tristan 🙏🏻 Glad to hear of your journey in self-discovery.
You are welcome, my friend. Yes...the most worthy of all journeys, imho (not to say I don't love globetrotting too 🤣). A life-long journey at that. What's a poetic introspective introvert supposed to do? 🤷♂️
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Arqios , really sorry to hear of your loss . Terrible news for you and your family.
Have comfort that there’s someone across the World thinking of you. 🤝
Your Poem: so much in a few lines. Good one.
Thanks Kevin 🙏🏻 Twas a surprise to wake up to. And that is the surrounding landscape now that the age cohort is in its waning years… you are much appreciated. 🕊
A warm, calming
and soothing poem
of meditation. 🙏
Inviting and refreshing,
great share my friend!! 👍😁
Best regards ✌️ peace Thad
Thanks Thad 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊️
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!
Now that’s nice! I’ll stash away that most useful advice! Thanks Mutley 🙏🏻👍🏻🕊
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