Reflective Meditation- Poetry
Breathe Deeply Exhale Slowly
Breathe deeply and please refrain
From reminiscing back to hurtful pain
Just let the moment soothe, caressing you as it takes you away
To distant shores of sweet yesterday
Breathe deeply, exhale slowly once more
Eyes closed, the inner soul reaching for an unopened door
Even though it is snowing again outside
You're toasty warm inside
Breathe deeply, exhale slowly let the moment live within
Where thoughts calmly take you to a higher horizon
Savor the distance you have traveled thus far
Listen fervently as the rolling tide guides you toward a twinkling star
Envision the fluffy clouds as they form images of angels and heavenly hosts
Trumpets, singing, laughter the golden gate posts
Breathe deeply, exhale slowly and dream of a bright sunlit day tomorrow
Where everything is in perfect harmony, void of inward sorrow
Soon warmth will again cover this frigid earth
And bring back bubbling brooks and seeds of miraculous new birth.
I wrote this yesterday when it was snowing again. I hope you have the time to watch the video. It is wonderfully relaxing.
Ruby ! I love this , if only , if only !
Nice! I could hardly wait! A fun way of teaching or inspiring others. Excellent!
P.S: You're the one sitting in the lotus with the hands out in mudra pose and perfect poise, right?
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Hello Ed. I'm so glad you liked this. I am so tired of the snow, I had to make the earth more beautiful. Yes, if only! Thank you...
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Hello manatita. I love to meditate and let my mind drift away. Of course that's me in the video. Bad me! That's you with the hands turned up, right? Hee. Thank you..
I love reading your stories
Well it works for me. I will breathe deeply and repeat. Nice.
Just reading this had me breathing deeply and I felt the stress leaving my body!
Peace
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Hello Tammy. I am so glad we live only six miles apart and we are so close. Thank you for being my neighbor and best of all, friends. God bless you and your family...
Ruby, I do believe this is my favorite of all the things you have written. Simply beautiful, dear friend. I'm breathing deeply in your honor. :)
Ruby this is great, and wonderful, love it.
I am so glad you are writing poetry
Blessings and Hugs
Good poetry to meditate by. Here we are trying to stay cool inside under the air con....too hot outside. Well done Ruby.
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Hello Eric. I am happy it worked for you. Peace my friend.
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Hello Theresa. So glad that reading this relieved your stress. It works for me too. Thank you. Peace
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Hello Bill. Smiling BIG time here. So glad you liked this. Thank you so much
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Hello Shyron. Poetry is my first love. I'm so glad you enjoyed. Thank you my friend. Love and blessings.
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Hello John. I can't imagine sitting under an air conditioner, but I know it's your summer....Lucky you! Thank you much..
shucks ruby, you touch my soul
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Hello Clive. Thank you for telling me. I am moved!
"Soon warmth will again cover this frigid earth
And bring back bubbling brooks and seeds of miraculous new birth."
I can feel the stress abate, replaced with soothing peace and warmth. Your words drift on the wings of the notes in the music video...calling, healing, and more. Thank you! Hugs.
I feel the great expressions here so true to keep the mind at peace.
Hi, I read this before and I thought I left a comment..:( hmm.. well anyways.. reread it and I still love it
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Hi Genna. So happy you felt this. Meditation is a great way to relax and find the inner self. Thank you my friend. Hug..
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Hello DDE. Glad you felt the expressions. Thank you much.
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Hello Frank. I do that sometimes too. I'm happy you came back and liked this piece. Thank you much.
"Savor the distance you've travelled thus far"; words that accompany and comfort the action of breath.
EWF
Hi Ruby - You wove these words so well. I enjoyed this poetry and look forward to more.
Ruby, you are so sweet! I loved this poem on Meditation. It's actually true - we do hear sounds sometimes during Meditation. It's quite peaceful. Much Love.
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Hi Eric. The distance of time is like a breath, yet so many memories to savor. Thank you much.
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Hi Mike. I seemed to be in different writing moods lately. Poetry is my first love. I remember when I first started writing I wanted to rhyme everything I wrote. I am glad to see you writing poetry again. I missed it. Thank you...
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Hi Surabhi. So good to see you. When we take the time to meditate and clear all thoughts, then we can hear the music of contentment. Thank you sweet poetess.
Most expressive and inspirational
Ruby, I just reread this lovely poem and noticed something. In the title poetry has a typo.."poerty" should be.."poetry"
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Hello Rasma. Thank you for coming to read..
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John, thank you so much for telling me about my typo in the title. I reread this twice before posting but not the title. I'm surprised it was featured. Thanks again. I appreciate you!
This is stunningly beautiful. You gave me a feeling of relaxing serenity with hope and beauty before me.
Superb imagery and great choice of words, Ruby.
(did you mean 'angles' or 'angels'? I really wasn't sure!)
I agree with Bill that this is the best of your poems so far.
Ann
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Hello Ann. I'm so happy that you enjoyed this. The angel was a typo. Thank you for mentioning it. I love to meditate and the words came with the feeling of serenity. Love and peace..
Ruby,
Pls check this hub. It is amazing how when we are all alike, we think alike. I have written some on similar lines. Our thoughts resemble.
https://hubpages.com/literature/unwind
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Hello Hari. I will check out your hub. Thank you so much.
Ruby, this is absolutely amazing. I love the sentiment in this poem. Breathe deep. You and Pink Floyd have the right idea!
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Hello Shauna. I am thrilled that you thought this piece was amazing. I love to meditate. Pink Floyd, Yea......Thank you..
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