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Soft, gentle silence of the evening breeze,
Enhanced by intermittent blackbird’s call,
Induces sense of soporific ease,
Without the need for sunset ethanol;
Fraught day’s demands have left spirit well spent,
Surviving cutting edge of tempers frayed,
Despite appeals that reason should relent,
Lest untoward demeanour be displayed;
Rail passage cancellations morn and eve,
Arrivals late for work or not at all,
Rewarded everyone with much to grieve,
Not least with foul behaviour that appal;
Sweet stillness of relaxing garden air,
Restores one’s sanity in leisure chair.
ยฉMeanderings 2018
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This is so beautiful…and so appropriate. If only we could all sit in a quiet garden at the end of a stressful day. I feel so much for the people who have to battle the trains every day and so much more. Thank you Bushka for a really good Sunday sonnet. Janet x
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Thanks Janet. I wrote this in the shadow of recent events……Really moved by the heavily stressed commuters. ๐
Could also relate to others who suffer severe stress….. Hugs.
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It’s so perfect for what’s going on in so many people’s day to day lives. The rising stress levels are almost tangible…..what a mess we are in. ! Hugs to you Buska.
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Yes. Canโt help being deeply moved by whatโs going on in our world. ๐ณ Hugs
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I totally agree….
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I am going to be egocentric and say, I am just so glad I am able to decide to avoid the nationwide travel chaos and absolute incompetence of those get our hard earned cash to pay and reward them for it!
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Too true. Sadly too many rely on national transport for their livelihood. ๐
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Writing in form is so lovely because it reminds us much poetry is like music and all our bodily processes have their own music. I wonder if stress makes the music discordant? A skilful piece of writing.Thank you
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Thanks Katherine. Indeed, stress does bring a discordant note. ๐Hugs
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A peaceful garden with blackbirds song perfect for restoration of a frazzled body.
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Thanks. Hugs
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We have our problems down here in NZ too Well written Elliot..
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Thanks Peter. ๐๐ฟ
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Oh …to have peace and quiet after all that! Wonderful, descriptive writing!xxx
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Thanks D. Stay Well Hugs โค๏ธ
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