Sunday, December 20, 2015

Quietude of Winter















We gather  to celebrate the winter solstice
a time  when  daylight hours dim away
and darkness lingers  upon the land

in quietude we give thanks for wisdom
letting love incubate in silent spaces
withdrawal is essential to renewal

can you feel your heartbeat
can you feel your heartbeat
can you feel your heartbeat
deep within your soul

We gather to celebrate the winter solstice
earth slowly turning towards sunnier days
pausing to sit in the mystery of darkness

nurturing creative energy a place of gestation
drums call forth  the awakening of dreams
time to plant deeper seeds of consciousness

crossing the bridge, carrying a vision
in the sacred circles, threads of hope
connecting heaven and earth in song
  
We gather to celebrate the winter solstice
spectrum of heavenly stars illuminate
gentle reminder there is always light

in winter's stillness, let peace manifest
lasting footprints for a better world
together initiating transformation

can you feel your heartbeat
can you feel your heartbeat
can you feel your heartbeat
deep within your soul



sharing with Poets United


Author's note: I attended a Winter Solstice Celebration
last night and this poem was birthed to honor the journey
Winter officially arrives December 22nd.

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52 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 20, 2015

    The sound of a heartbeat in the still of winter...beautiful...

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    1. TruedessaDecember 20, 2015

      If we can hear a heartbeat there is still life to be enjoyed.

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  2. Pat HattDecember 20, 2015

    Be nice if peace manifested from winter's cold grip, letting the footprint grow and flow everywhere.

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    1. TruedessaDecember 20, 2015

      It sure would be nice Pat..together we can change one footstep at a time...

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  3. Nissa AnnakindtDecember 20, 2015

    Poem reminds me that it's cold. Too cold. I think I'd appreciate it more in summer. ;)
    Blessed Christmas and other holidays to all.

    https://myantimatterlife.wordpress.com/2015/12/20/how-to-find-keywords-in-poems/

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    1. TruedessaDecember 20, 2015

      Well, winter is a time of cold but, the good news is it doesn't stay long. Merry Christmas to you as well!

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  4. Sumana RoyDecember 20, 2015

    all love to see a sunnier, better world...hope the dream comes true...

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  5. GailDecember 20, 2015

    Beautiful.

    Wonderful that such an opportunity was available. I think I would enjoy that.

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    1. TruedessaDecember 20, 2015

      Thanks Gail,

      I think you would enjoy a celebration such as this as you are in tune with nature and your surroundings.

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  6. Sanaa RizviDecember 20, 2015

    Love the repetition...its still ringing in my ears :)

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  7. Donna@LivingFromHappinessDecember 20, 2015

    I felt the drum beat and my heartbeat with each stanza building toward the Solstice...a renewal, reflection, wisdom! I really loved this poem...

    'in winter's stillness, let peace manifest
    lasting footprints for a better world
    together initiating transformation'

    A perfect Solstice, holiday and New Year prayer!

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    1. TruedessaDecember 20, 2015

      Thanks Donna, it was quite the experience and I too drummed so it made it extra special.

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  8. scotthastiepoetDecember 20, 2015

    Interesting and evocative write of your experience - you carried me along with you - thanks... With Best Wishes Scott

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    1. TruedessaDecember 20, 2015

      Thank you Scott...best wishes to you as well :)

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  9. Gillena CoxDecember 20, 2015

    luv, luv, your winter solstice meditation

    much love...

    P.S.
    you are invited haiku a Christmas Carol at my blog, Lunch Break, starting tomorrow

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    1. TruedessaDecember 20, 2015

      Thank Gillena I will be sure to drop in at your blog tomorrow.

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  10. Alex J. CavanaughDecember 20, 2015

    A reminder there is always light. And that light will grow brighter and longer soon!
    Had a light, dreamy feel to it - well done.

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    1. TruedessaDecember 20, 2015

      Hi Alex,

      There is always light just follow the star...

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  11. Sherry Blue SkyDecember 20, 2015

    Oh, my friend, how beautiful this is! Lovely to attend the winter solstice and join with winter in her sweet dreaming. I especially love "nurturing creative energy a place of gestation / drums call forth the awakening of dreams / time to plant deeper seeds of consciousness." Just beautiful.

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    1. TruedessaDecember 20, 2015

      Hi Sherry,

      It seems we both had an extra-special experience this weekend. It can be humbling...

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  12. brudbergDecember 20, 2015

    I think a winter's solstice is a just cause to celebrate.. (and reading yours and Sherry's this week made me think you visited a similar event)... Just lovely.

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    1. TruedessaDecember 20, 2015

      Hi Bjorn,

      Thank you, I think it is good to welcome in the new season and winter is a time to dream and perhaps awaken to a lovely spring.

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  13. ZQDecember 20, 2015

    AMEN!
    ZQ

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  14. MaryDecember 20, 2015

    As ZQ says, "Amen." I do think that this year we all need to celebrate winter solstice in a very special kind of way. Happy holidays to you, Truedessa.

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    1. TruedessaDecember 20, 2015

      Thank you Mary, it was joyous celebration..Merry Christmas to you!

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  15. A Beer for the ShowerDecember 20, 2015

    What a wonderful celebration, not just of the winter solstice but of a bright future, full of light and lasting footprints for a better world (loved that part). We'd celebrate with you if we weren't both frozen solid in blocks of ice.

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    1. TruedessaDecember 20, 2015

      Hi Guys, not sure who is posting comments but, I do appreciate the visit. Frozen in blocks of ice? That cannot be good..you need some firelight to warm you up...

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  16. humbirdDecember 20, 2015

    I loved all crossing, 'carrying vision and connecting earth and heaven in song' ~ yes! Happy Holidays, Truedessa!

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    1. TruedessaDecember 20, 2015

      Thanks Humbird...May we all carry a new song into the new year. Happy Holidays!

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  17. Old EggDecember 21, 2015

    Beautifully written Truedessa.

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  18. kaykualaDecember 21, 2015

    Great to rekindle winter solstice as of right.Perhaps meant to be so.A blend of earth and heavens through a song is memorable Truedessa!

    Hank

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    1. TruedessaDecember 21, 2015

      Hi Hank,

      Thanks it was a magical night as we celebrated a time of change.

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  19. kaykualaDecember 21, 2015

    Great to rekindle winter solstice as of right.Perhaps meant to be so.A blend of earth and heavens through a song is memorable Truedessa!

    Hank

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    1. TruedessaDecember 21, 2015

      Once again..twice as nice...

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    2. Blue GrumpsterDecember 24, 2015

      Hank!
      The poetry Tank!
      Twice too...
      Scooby Doo!

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  20. Jae RoseDecember 21, 2015

    I love the refrain - made me think of the carol with the chorus 'do you hear what i hear' - happy solstice to you - may it indeed bring quietude - the best gift

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    1. TruedessaDecember 21, 2015

      Hi, Jae Rose - Oh that is one of my favorite Christmas songs.

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  21. Brother OllieDecember 21, 2015

    This would make a pretty song.

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  22. Myrna R.December 21, 2015

    This is absolutely my favorite poem of yours. I love your description of winter solstice, the transformation, the hope. You wrote something so powerful here.
    Have a Merry Christmas.

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    1. TruedessaDecember 21, 2015

      Thank you so much Myrna, your comment brought a smile to my face. So glad you enjoyed it.

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  23. Hilary Melton-ButcherDecember 21, 2015

    Hi Trudessa - how lovely ... and so wonderful to think of the quietude of winter - then we can be

    crossing the bridge, carrying a vision
    in the sacred circles, threads of hope
    connecting heaven and earth in song

    with hope always held together ... lovely poem - have a happy and peaceful time with your family and friends - Hilary

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    1. TruedessaDecember 21, 2015

      Hi Hilary,

      Let's hope we can enjoy some peaceful moments this winter. Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

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  24. Sandra CoxDecember 21, 2015

    And a blessed winter solstice to you, True:)

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  25. Blue GrumpsterDecember 24, 2015

    I could do with a bit of wisdom
    Maybe some peace and quiet too :)

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    1. TruedessaDecember 24, 2015

      Hi Blue,

      Peace and quiet would be nice especially in these hectic days.

      Merry Christmas Blue!

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  26. SusanDecember 25, 2015

    This is so beautiful. I am glad I read it on Christmas morning when I also celebrate the oncoming Light and the darkness which is its other side. And all the days I stood in circles on the solstice replay in my heat. Peace be with you!

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    1. TruedessaDecember 26, 2015

      Thank you Susan, Last night was a full moon and I stood outside for a bit of reflection.

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