Be Still in the World



Be still in the world wherever you are,

listen to life’s lullaby;

the heartbeat, the breathing, the giving, receiving,

the sun and the moon and the star.


They all shine true through the essence of you,

a beacon of boundless light;

the father, the mother, the sister, the brother,

all are within you tonight.


Let the flow of the seas, the lilt of the breeze,

the rush and the calm of all time

carry your dreams along rivers and streams

and let you be still where you are.




©Charles Ghigna

10 comments:

  1. MarjorieMarch 25, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    You're right (carrying on from what you say over at A Year of Raeding) this is just the balm that's needed in these overly eventful times. Thank you.

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  2. CarolMarch 25, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    I needed this today. Thanks. I'm going to print it out and carry it with me.

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  3. Mary LeeMarch 25, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Yes, this is one to carry in our hearts and in our pockets. I like having this poem next in line after Heidi's post. It's almost like an answer to her, or a gift to help her through. Thank you.

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  4. Author AmokMarch 25, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Hi, Charles. Your poem reminds me of the collection, "This Place I Know," which features poems of comfort for children. Thank you for your gentle, reassuring words.

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  5. jamaMarch 25, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Simply beautiful. ♥

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  6. Joyce RayMarch 25, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    The line "the heartbeat, the breathing, the giving, receiving" makes me think of Japan right now. I love that the last line echoes the first. The poem is perfect for sharing in these days. Thank you!

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  7. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful poem today.

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  8. ShoshanaMarch 26, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    This is so beautifully peaceful.

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  9. Jayne GammonsApril 2, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I'm going to carry this poem in my pocket on April 14!
    J.G.
    http://abcsofreading.blogspot.com/

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  10. Charles GhignaApril 2, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Thank you all for dropping in with your generous comments.

    We posted a new poem
    "Could a Poem Stop the War?"
    over at The BALD EGO Blog

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