Give Serenity The Lead Poem by Ernestine Northover

Give Serenity The Lead

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Dwell upon things that can so please the mind,
That quell all duress, and combat all stress.
And as the dark clouds disperse, you then will find,
Such gentle peace ascend, and the senses mend.

In a world that delivers so many hard constraints,
Pulling us all apart, and trying to outsmart.
It's hard to strive to be as perfect as the Saints,
The pressures are vast, and our sky's overcast.

Why is it that in these days and this new age,
We suffer from tension, without comprehension,
Struggling as though, we're held tight inside a cage,
Hoping for a measure, of quiet mental leisure

Time rushes along, how swiftly now it flies,
Travelling at speed, yet we do not proceed.
So ease down starting now, clear away the sighs,
Let tranquilllity succeed, and give serenity the lead..

© Ernestine Northover

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Geoff Warden 24 May 2007

Just that beautiful..........Ernistine 10 10s would not be enough.......

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Andrew Blakemore 18 April 2008

Very true Ernestine, life moves at such a pace nowadays. We all should take heed of your words and relax. Andrew x

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Graham Jones 30 May 2007

Life is lived at such a pace nowadays we are in fear of missing out on it, and all we gain from it is stress, the message is to slow down while we still have the chance to, a delightful poem Ernestine.

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Emma Johnson 25 May 2007

A 'leading' poem on serenity, one of my favourite subjects. I love the interplay of sounds in every stanza, very effective. Hope you are settling in quite snugly. With love, Susie xx.

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Duncan Wyllie 25 May 2007

A relaxing poem that cools the mind, Thankyou Ernestine, there is some beautiful language in this one YOU'RE A STAR Love duncan X

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Debora Short 24 May 2007

Dear Ernestine, This poem has a powerful prayerful essence. Listen to Bach, go for a long walk and listen to the bird chatter, paint in plein air and enjoy those those those skies, share your gifts with a child or volunteer at the local humane society...peace will embrace you: -) I always so enjoy your penning, Ernestine, thank YOU! ! Blessings, Debora

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