Sunday, March 20, 2016

Sanctuary


Build me a sanctuary with no walls
communing under a canopy of trees
harmony found where nature calls

here the mystic water rises and falls
ancient prophets whisper in a breeze
build me a sanctuary with no walls

open space no dark corridors or halls
river of life flowing towards the sea
harmony found where nature calls

between blades of grass time crawls
opening doorways with a master key
build be a sanctuary with no walls

blue skies calming inner squalls
healing wounds that haunt thee
harmony found where nature calls

precious memories, the heart recalls
amidst tall white birch, feeling free
build me a sanctuary with no walls
harmony found where nature calls

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  1. Alex J. CavanaughMarch 20, 2016

    Wonderful flow to that one! I would definite visit that sanctuary.

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    1. TruedessaMarch 21, 2016

      Alex, I know you would like this place...pull up a rock and have a seat...

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  2. Sandra CoxMarch 20, 2016

    What a perfect poem for a Sunday.
    Hope all is well in your corner of the world, True.

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  3. Pat HattMarch 20, 2016

    A sanctuary where one can just be and have a peaceful spree

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    1. TruedessaMarch 21, 2016

      Yup, that is what we need Pat then we could smile with glee...

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  4. Kerry O'ConnorMarch 20, 2016

    Your theme puts me in mind of Yeats' I shall arise and go now. There is much tranquility to be found in the natural way of life.

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    1. TruedessaMarch 21, 2016

      Kerry, that is so true we just need to slow down a bit...

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  5. Donna@LivingFromHappinessMarch 20, 2016

    Nature is my sanctuary too...such a beautiful picture to echo these incredible words...

    'build me a sanctuary with no walls
    harmony found where nature calls'

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    1. TruedessaMarch 21, 2016

      Donna, I know you find peace in your lovely garden. Your photos are gorgeous..

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  6. Sanaa RizviMarch 20, 2016

    between blades of grass time crawls
    opening doorways with a master key

    Such magnificent lines..!

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  7. colleenMarch 20, 2016

    Sweet. And I have further conjured a swinging hammock.

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    1. TruedessaMarch 21, 2016

      A hammock would be nice and there is one there in another area...

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  8. Sherry Blue SkyMarch 20, 2016

    Build one for me, too, kiddo. This is a lovely poem of yearning...love the photo, too.

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    1. TruedessaMarch 21, 2016

      That I would glady do for you my friend...a place to to feel nature

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  9. scotthastiepoetMarch 20, 2016

    Yup, bang on - "build me a sanctuary with no walls
    harmony found where nature calls..." Brilliant and uplifting too...
    Many Thanks... Scottie x

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  10. Matthew HenningsenMarch 20, 2016

    Yes, such a great image... a sanctuary with no walls. A safe place. A place of peace. Nice job here.

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    1. TruedessaMarch 21, 2016

      Thanks Matthew - I think we all need a place with no walls.

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  11. brudbergMarch 20, 2016

    This is the type a of place we should long to, but always forget... it's like the best we have within being replaced by chrome... wonderful use of Villanelle form

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    1. TruedessaMarch 21, 2016

      Ha, you are right Bjorn, we need places like this - untouched by the modern world.

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  12. C.C.March 20, 2016

    This is the best type of sanctuary.....for it meets our deepest needs like no other place of refuge can.....as you depicted so perfectly and beautifully in these, my favorite lines:

    "blue skies calming inner squalls
    healing wounds that haunt thee"

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    1. TruedessaMarch 21, 2016

      Thanks CC there was a sense of calmness...the day I was there some birds were in the trees singing.

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  13. humbirdMarch 20, 2016

    Beautiful fantasy, dream, almost like meditation...thanks, True..

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    1. TruedessaMarch 21, 2016

      Well, it is a great place to meditate...

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  14. Carrie Van HornMarch 20, 2016

    A sanctuary with no walls such a beautiful line Truedessa! Nature is a beautiful sanctuary.

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    1. TruedessaMarch 21, 2016

      Yes, it is Carrie if we would only take a moment to experience the beauty.

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  15. Gillena CoxMarch 20, 2016

    luv the communion here :-
    "here the mystic water rises and falls
    ancient prophets whisper in a breeze
    build me a sanctuary with no walls"

    Thank you for dropping by my Sunday Lime today Truedessa

    much love...

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    1. TruedessaMarch 21, 2016

      There is a river near where this sanctuary stands...

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  16. MaryMarch 20, 2016

    Yes - a sanctuary with NO walls! And with harmony with all of nature. Really sounds like an ideal and idyllic place to live!

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    1. TruedessaMarch 21, 2016

      It does, this place was amazing and I had to go in and commune with nature there was a sense of peace.

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  17. ZQMarch 20, 2016

    I am so in tuned to what you wrote... as it should be.
    ZQ

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    1. TruedessaMarch 21, 2016

      I am glad you are in tune...perhaps, nature will sing us a song

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  18. Walter J. WojtanikMarch 20, 2016

    Harmony lives in this piece, Trueness. I love this form, you've used it so well!

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    1. TruedessaMarch 21, 2016

      Thanks Walter - I like to use form every now and then...I have to smile again at Trueness :)

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  19. ShilpaMarch 21, 2016

    Loved it
    http://shilpachandrasekheran.blogspot.ae/?m=1

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  20. Rosemary Nissen-WadeMarch 21, 2016

    What a beautiful dream!

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    1. TruedessaMarch 21, 2016

      That it is - who's knows maybe some day

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  21. Jae RoseMarch 21, 2016

    I love the idea of a sanctuary with no walls - made me realise that true sanctuary comes perhaps in freedom of thought and being

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    1. TruedessaMarch 21, 2016

      Ah, it could be the inner sanctuary ...

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  22. Blue GrumpsterMarch 21, 2016

    Ah... a sanctuary with no walls. Wouldn't that be great?

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    1. TruedessaMarch 21, 2016

      Hi Blue, yes that would indeed be great..How are you my dear friend?

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  23. A Beer for the ShowerMarch 22, 2016

    Harmony is definitely found where nature calls. After reading this I am dying to go camping. Who else is coming?

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  24. Optimistic ExistentialistMarch 22, 2016

    Ironically, a sanctuary with no walls is the safest sanctuary of all. Beautifully written :)

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    1. TruedessaMarch 22, 2016

      Hello Keith, How are you? So nice to read your comment.

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