A Sense Of Peace Poem by Ernestine Northover

A Sense Of Peace

Rating: 4.3


How clear is the air found at a mountain's top,
And breathing this freshness, clarifies all things,
At such high altitude, oxygen can drop,
Then movement slow's, but thoughts fly swift on wings,
Letting the new adventurer explore,
A world that opens wide its magic doors.
Land of peak and valley, sea and shore.
Viewing all this, one's heart pulsates and soars,
Then a sense of peace, envelops the inner soul,
And lightness pervades, where heaviness has been,
Lifting the senses, raising them as a whole,
Introducing pure quietness, making one's life serene.

© Ernestine Northover

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Duncan Wyllie 09 June 2006

Dear Ernestine, this is so strange, just after I responded to Dee Daffodil on her poem 'The Rock', I see your great piece, if you see the comment I wrote on her piece you may agree as to why it was so strange This is wonderful, flying high so true,10! without fail, Love Duncan X

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Esther Leclerc 09 June 2006

I do love the ocean so but there is something about mountain air and the pristine peace I find there... Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts. Esther : ]

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Tony Jennett 10 June 2006

I tried to encapsulate these sentiments in 'A Vertical Haiku' Despite the liberty of extra space I feel you've done it far far better. Well done Tony

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Sid John Gardner. 10 June 2006

Ernestine, How many times have you been to a mountaintop and gazed on the surrounding world in all its glory.Stir's the mind clear'es the nasal passages and reminds you that it will take you 3 hours to get back to the road and its going dark already. All the best Sid John.xx

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... and serenity you bring. A a moment's clarity, too. You have a way - can't quite put my finger on it - of drawing the reader into the atmosphere you depict right from the outset. A fine piece, as ever.

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Andrew Blakemore 01 March 2008

What a beautiful poem, you have captured the feeling perfectly. Andrew x

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Meggie Gultiano 19 September 2007

I am at peace once agin, reading this, Ern..You have beautifully captured the scene..I was refreshed..thanks, Ern, You made my day beautiful because of this write of yours, , love and hugs, Meggie

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Graham Jones 17 June 2006

This certainly made me feel at peace just excellent Ernistine.

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R H 13 June 2006

Beautifully encapsulated Ernestine - the clarity of this poem is quite stunning. i love the way you have managed to create a real sense of serenity. Warmest wishes, Justine.

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Nimal Dunuhinga 13 June 2006

Your pastel painting of the peaceful highlands brings the tranqullity to the endless travellers.Many thanks Erne.

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