THE POET'S CORNER

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Poet's Corner at Westminster Abbey

THE POET’S CORNER

There is a quiet corner

Where I can be at peace,

Where I can pour my soul out

And find some sweet release.

I can bare my very soul,

Release my inner being,

Close my eyes and yet see

All that I should be seeing.

I can scour the deep ravines

Of the pain within my heart,

And touch the core of my being

Right from the very start.

Share what I see at sunrise

And a diamond filled night sky,

Bring to you the winter winds

And the leaves that fly.

Through my words you can see

The white of ocean foam

Feel the anxiety I feel

When children leave their home.

I can somehow bring you comfort

When your heart can find no calm, 

Help to reassure that those you love

Will be safe from harm.

My words can help you celebrate

A special festive season,

Rejoice at births and weddings

Or any other reason.

See the flowers on the hedgerow

And not the thorns beneath your feet,

Help you to feel encouraged  ~

To smile at those you meet.

My quiet Poet’s Corner

Brings comfort to my soul,

Allows me to be myself

Allows me to be whole.

I spend a lot of time here

With peace of heart and mind

It brings great joy to my life ~

The best that I can find.

© Linda J. Vaughan,

amended 2011

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