My grandma's cottage,
the cornerstone of my childhood
Sanctuary.
I sought it down all the shambling years.
I finally recognized that
it required solitude, living alone
in silent rooms, where no anger is expressed.
Peace took up residence within, and,
thereafter, I carried it with me
to each new dwelling place,
my spirit expanding in the lovely quiet.
In my small room,
full of wolves and books and soft blankets,
I live in peace and gratitude,
as my grandmother did before me.
She showed me how.
For Sumana's prompt at What's Going On - Sanctuary
You were blessed in having your lovely Grandma in your life. Beautiful poem !
ReplyDeletespaces without anger...living inside a calm cloud... I think we all want that kind of beautiful solitude...
ReplyDeleteI felt so calm reading the lines, Sherry. Beautiful. "Peace took up residence within."---We're all striving towards this space.
ReplyDeleteI love this poem, Sherry, and the way you carried that peace from grandma's home to each new residence.Beautifully penned!
ReplyDelete"thereafter, I carried it with me
ReplyDeleteto each new dwelling place . . . "
A childhood place! I think mine is similar, though sometimes I can't get there. Beautiful.
"in silent rooms, where no anger is expressed" yes that's a wonderful space to be in And I love how you took the peace to a new dwelling place" Beautiful!! And I love that cottage Its the kind you see a lot of here as well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderfully clear picture of what sanctuary feels like both inside and outside for you - I hope we all can find people who inspire us - and the peace and quiet after angry years is always good - Jae
ReplyDeleteAnger is just so exhausting and consuming. Living in peace and gratitude is a much better haven! Grandma knew. The good ones do!
ReplyDeleteas my grandmother did before me.
ReplyDeleteShe showed me how.
Great close Sherry! It is a big advantage to have a role model to provide the cover. However you have shown n your words that you have the strength within you on your own.
Hank
"Peace took up residence within, and,
ReplyDeletethereafter, I carried it with me
to each new dwelling place,
my spirit expanding in the lovely quiet.
Your grandmother must have been
an amazing and wise woman.
Beautiful thoughts, Sherry (Sara)