after Pablo Neruda
let us sit
without movement, without words
harmless
not trampling the ant
or butchering the steer
neither selling nor buying
no birthing, no dying
fisherfolk transfixed above the wave
carpenters silent by the bench
. . . . . poet
lay down your pen
let every hand be still ~
slow the racing heart,
the speed-demon mind
let us now praise the peace
” . . . we will count to twelve
and we will all keep still.” Pablo Neruda, “Keeping Quiet“
© 2015, poem and photograph, Jamie Dedes, All rights reserved
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“I Wish for Peacefulness”. Happy New Year, Jamie!
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thank you, Penny.
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Would that all in the world would consider your proposal.
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A lovely meditation for a sunny Sunday!
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Happy Sunday, Priscilla.
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Beautiful and truly moving… I hope 2016 will be a great year to you. Aquileana 🌟 –
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Thank you, Aquileana, for your thoughtful comment and kind wishes for 2016. I wish you every blessing this year. Warmly, Jamie
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I could feel the quiet stillness as I read this, Jamie…how beautiful.
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Thank you, Gayle. Sunday joy to you.
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You’re welcome, Jamie. Enjoy your week ahead.
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Your words are beautiful.
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Thank you, Kirsty.
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Beautiful verse Jamie
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Thank you, Chas.
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