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A Quiet Place........
by Karen Palumbo → (All Poetry by Karen Palumbo)
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A slow walk does mind, body and soul some good. I wrote this thinking about the summer strolls my husband and I take from time to time......


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                           A Quiet Place.....


          Went for a walk along a dirt road,
             kicking pebbles as I went along.
        After a while I could see in the distance,
     trees surrounding a lake peaceful and strong.


          Continued walking closer to the lake,
              looking around for a quiet place.
           Too many problems, nerves on edge,
            slow down, relax, unwind, not race.


               A spot to sit under a willow tree,
                 lean back, relax enjoy the day.
              A gentle breeze passing overhead,
                   lost, but will I find my way?


             Opaque clouds all sizes and shapes
                slowly, silently floating above.
              If I open my eyes what will I see,
           a horseshoe, seashell, maybe a dove.


             Slapping bouncing rocks in its way,
                sound of water not moving fast.
           Air smells so clean, pure, untouched,
                  a pebble over the water I cast.


              Lean over to see all the wet stones,
          reach in, feels cool, refreshing to touch.
       Opening my eyes, must have been a dream,
                surely I did not sleep too much.


 

 

Written by:
Karen Palumbo
Photograph by:
Robert Palumbo
3/6/2007
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Reviewed by Tyriel Blackhand
Reviewed on October 14, 2012
You drew me along on this walk, I could see the clouds hear the water slapping against the rocks, both outside and in, you showed me why one needs to sometimes just slow down a bit and find a quiet place. Great poetry as always

Reviewed by Ed J.
Reviewed on April 22, 2012
Wonderfully discriptive write. I am from Hampton and found peace on the shores of the bay. This brings back memories. Thank you

Ed

Reviewed by Margaret Mullings
Reviewed on January 7, 2010
Beautifully written and very impacting Karen!
What a pleasant reminder, I must take more
walks with my husband and enjoy "A Quiet Place"
I really enjoyed reading this delightful poem,
thank you Karen for sharing and caring!
If I did not say so already Happy New year to
you and Robert. May God your Father continue to
be gracious to you!

Much Love,
Margaret

Reviewed by Ofira Sephiroth (Reader)
Reviewed on February 18, 2009
Very tranquil. I found myself becoming lost in your imagery...sigh, I guess we all need that moment in our lives.

Reviewed by Elizabeth Russo
Reviewed on November 12, 2008
A serene journey, one we all need to take every now and then. Beautiful visuals in this piece Karen. Lovely! Hugs, Elizabeth

Reviewed on October 15, 2008
Hi Karen,

Always a joy to read poetic excellence . . . your's every time!


Best regards,

Lance

Reviewed by Michael Jones
Reviewed on April 4, 2008
I totally agree with with this poem Karen sometime we must slow down in this every changing world, and remember the silent, quiet, places within and you are really blest, you can share those places with your husband. Thank you for those reflective kind comments you make concerning my poetry. Peace!!! And may you keep receiving the vision from above.

Reviewed by Tony Jenkins
Reviewed on February 28, 2008
A quiet place, some quiet time, we all need it.

Thank you for sharing yours.

Tony

Reviewed by Bonnie May
Reviewed on February 17, 2008
Once again I went for the walk with you. I could see what you saw and feel what you felt. You drew me in my friend. Thank you, Love, Bonnie

Reviewed by Melissa Mendelson (Reader)
Reviewed on January 23, 2008
And I took that walk with you, with every word spoken as gentle as a breeze, and the poem is a beautiful as the scenery of the lake.

Reviewed on September 21, 2007
Wonderful writing, this poem takes you away for a moment to a peaceful place.

Reviewed by Mike Raymond
Reviewed on June 21, 2007
I needed that quiet moment. Life sometimes doesn't provide the place or time. Nicely done. Good imagery.

Reviewed by Patricia Bankhead (Reader)
Reviewed on May 28, 2007
I really enjoyed this poem. It was very relaxing. God bless and keep using your gift.

Reviewed by Elizabeth Parsons
Reviewed on May 11, 2007
I love long strolls just ambling along, enjoying nature. There's nothing better for quieting a restless spirit and clearing the cobwebs from the brain. You've written about it beautifully. I could feel the cool refreshing water on my hands as I read those lines. Elizabeth

Reviewed by Faten Abdallah (Reader)
Reviewed on March 14, 2007
As you read this poem, you can feel and experience the intimate details of nature. This is much needed in today's fast paced society.

The photograph is very beautiful as well.

Faten

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper
Reviewed on March 13, 2007
Beautiful write. One can feel the peacefulness of "A Quiet Place".

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on March 12, 2007
What a beautiful poem! holly

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on March 10, 2007
Great imagery cast in a dream like setting.

Reviewed by Morning Star
Reviewed on March 9, 2007
A stunning and very peaceful walk
I love the Quietness the sounds of water
Nature can be very healing to the soul!!
A very inspiring write
Just Beautiful!!
Love And Peace to You..Morning Star

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on March 9, 2007
A fine nature poem with lovely imagery and wise sentiments...

Eileen

Reviewed by Jibril Mohamed
Reviewed on March 9, 2007
Beautiful poem. A quuiet place deserves a prize!
Thanks for hsaring.

Reviewed on March 9, 2007

I adored this poem "A Quiet Place"
Sounds like just the places I enjoy, peaceful and seren.
Loved it~thank you!

How refreshing indeed,
~Gwendolyn

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on March 8, 2007
I love a good walk with my husband and nature...I feel close to the Lord on these walks, and it does a body and the mind good. Your write is a wonderful and tranquil work filled with a heart in tune with nature! Enjoyed!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on March 8, 2007
Communion with nature can indeed be very healing, Karen. You express this effectively in this write. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg
Reviewed on March 8, 2007
love the tranquility here

Reviewed on March 7, 2007
It is always an indeed pleasure to read such fine well written artistic worksuch as this. I admire your strength and ability to put this together so with that said just write on poet.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on March 7, 2007
A slow walk does mind, body and soul some good.

I find it often does me a world of good - there is so much to see and feel and hear - if we only take the time to do so.

Reviewed on March 7, 2007
Tranquility at its best, Karen; very nice! BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Michael Mathieu (Reader)
Reviewed on March 7, 2007
A peaceful walk into natures best,I enjoyed this write,
Well said,

Michael

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on March 7, 2007
Sweetttttt

Reviewed on March 7, 2007
Quiet and serene. Wonderful stroll!!!!

Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed on March 7, 2007

I have enjoyed the reading of "A Quiet Place"

I salute You, Poet.


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on March 7, 2007
Ahhh yes yes yes.. I do the same, never without note book n pen, so i can collect words and people watch, which inspires one writes..

But was it really a dream? Nice tranquil write..

Reviewed by Donna Quesinberry
Reviewed on March 6, 2007
i like the twist at the end

and thanks for the breath of fresh air

~D.

Reviewed by Larry Lounsbury
Reviewed on March 6, 2007
What a peaceful walk. This poem brings back so many summers on the beach.


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