Stillness

Finding stillness inside in this crazy world

Stillness

Snow falls upon the ground

Brings a stillness

And here I stand in my quiet corner

Looking out

I take this moment

And stretch it 

Wrap it around me

Let it fill me up

And push away disasters

And terrorism

And death

Switch off the TV and the radio

Block out the news

And live

Live this life here, now

Let the snow hush the clamour

Stop the world coming in

Here is today's news

There are goldfinches in my garden

And I am very busy

Gazing at the snow

Reviews

[Willard Wells]

A great piece of true words. I lived in Alaska for a number of years and would cross country ski. The only sound was the swish of the skis across the snow. Very peaceful and dead silence. Nice write

[Christine]

Thanks Willard, glad you enjoyed it.

[dan]

Amid all of the horrific news of the world in the 24-hour media cycle, one desperately needs some quiet space cleared in their head, to stifle the noise and appreciate the peaceful snowfall, hoping for the snow to cover the daily blight. I am unwillingly hooked to the news and hope to find MY snowfall, using yours as a peaceful example. Thank you Christine for this lovely writing. take care...dan

[Christine]

thank you Dan, hoping for more snow this year, amid the unseasonable warmth.

[JayceeC]

Often we forget to live in the moment. You've captured that decision to not let the craziness of the world intrude on the glory of nature. I love that it is snowing, as I often think of snow as a purifier. It washes the world in white for a while, leaving it lovely, quiet and pristine...if only until traffic turns it gray. Well written. If I were in an area where it is cold enough to snow, I'd join you in this moment.

[Stella Armour]

what a very wonderful way to keep out the things that only cause us stress... keep snow-gazing my friend

[Christine]

Thank you so much.

[Misery]

An alluring description of stillness experienced.

[Christine]

Thank you very much.

[Misery]

You're much welcomed.

[Gee]

What a wonderful write Mrs Murphy,oh to have that peacefulness .

[Christine]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[Sami Khalil]

Lovely and lively. Your words are searching for the innner stillness and wonder. Excellent, sir...:).....