Snuggling beneath the heavy woolen quilt made by her grandmother from old woolen clothing with parts too worn to wear was like being nestled in her arms, though she was long gone.
Angst began to leave as her breathing slowed and synced to the rhythm of the soft music enveloping the room.
Fear had been replaced by calmness making it possible for her to feel what the poets call tranquility.
Evening sounds such as distant chirping crickets or the soft hooting of an owl perched in an oak tree reassures earth’s inhabitants of the ebb and flow of days and nights and the necessity of such.
The tenets of her religion were like tentacles wrapped around her soul which brought a feeling of spiritual safety even when outlying worldly and physical conditions tried its best to release her.
Yesteryears’ sorrows faced and understood through the lenses of experience and the wisdom that arises helped her to be able to face the future and feel more sure of who she truly is.
This is beautiful, calming, and I absolutely love the first sentence - "like being nestled in her arms"..."
ReplyDeleteA most Excellent 6, Pat.
Thank you.
Thanks, Denise.
DeleteOh, to be at the point where calm overtakes fear! Beautiful 6, Pat!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dyanne.
DeleteSo good. With feat gripping so many, this was so needed. Great job on the sss front, good use of the cue, and great job on the humanitarian front as well. I know of at least one person this helped!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Even helping one person, even if it is oneself is good. :-)
DeleteI love how you did this acrostically. Great six!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Susan.
DeleteVery nicely done.*
ReplyDeleteAnd the sentiment is one that we all would benefit from incorporating into our lives.
*and...and! as an acrostic! don't know how you guys do that and make it look so simple and obvious (after you've gone and created it)
Thanks, Clark.
DeleteSometimes the acrostic is a little easier than other times. It is helpful when the cue is only six letters. LOL
Ahh. Thanks, I needed that.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome.
DeleteNice use of imagery from nature and everyday life
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteBeautiful, Pat.
ReplyDeleteSimply a warm and beautiful message and lovely acrostic!
ReplyDeleteThank you, and thank you for introducing me to this style of writing.
DeleteBravo. A calming six, so delicately crafted, with many layers of comfort, it's hard not to feel safe and grounded reading this.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I am glad that you felt safe and grounded while reading this.
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