PAX INFINITUS (An Original Poem with Bonus Giveaway)

in story •  8 years ago  (edited)

There is a place that dwells
just beneath the surface
of you and I

It is not easily found
but quite impossible
to erase from your memory

it lies dormant within like
the first blooms of May
so eager to spring forth
into this world
for all to see

this place knows nothing
of fear, anxiety, deceit, struggle or sorrow
a place where love is absolute
and you can bathe
in a vast ocean of warmth and light.

you are free to come as you are
for here, no one can judge,
once you find this sacred place

know that somewhere inside us all
there is infinite peace,
absolute. perfection. incarnate.


BONUS GIVEAWAY: I never imagined in a million years poetry would do as well as it has on Steemit. These past two-and-a-half months have been the best of my entire life. As a small token of my appreciation for all of the support you’ve shown me I’m giving away an autographed copy of my first handmade poetry chapbook The Greatest of Secrets to a random commenter.

This chapbook is handmade and bound, its cover crafted from vintage sheet music by artist Kristi Casey ( @kristicasey ).

No matter where my career goes from here I will never forget the true miracle that has happened here on Steemit. Please check back because I'll announce the winner at the time of post closing! Thank you and good night!



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The more I read your poems, the more inspiration I get to writing my own again. I have already written 3 and will be finally sharing them very soon. Thank you for always sharing yours with us on here.

@pixiehunter, You've won the chapbook! Please email me your shipping information at [email protected] and I'll get the book in the mail to you. Congratulations and thank you for participating! Please include "Chapbook Giveaway" in the email subject header.

OMG @ericvancewalton I was looking at all my old posts and comments.
I never caught that I had actually won something. I just ran up to my
room and double checked if I did have the book I won. Only ones I have
are your Pause and the Alarm Clock. You wouldn't by chance still have one
would you? If not, its ok :-)

Hey @pixiehunter! Let me check and see if I have any of these left. If so, I’d be glad to send one your way. Please email your address to - [email protected].

Ok sweet. I do make sure I check all my replies now, lol. Sending email now

Amazing:)

Muy lindo su poema, gracias por compartirlo.

Such a beautiful poem.
You deserve all the appreciation sir.
I bookmarked this post for giveaway though.
Keep up the great work. :)

Wow
I like This post
It POPS!

Awesome work..
And I'm sure that I am not that lucky but oh well, I'll try anyway ^^
ME....MEE.....MEEEEE.....!!! :D :D

I too am surprised and pleased that poetry has done well. When I see your posts pop up in my feed I know I am about to go on a quality journey through the soul.

I appreciate your kind words! Poetry is how I began and it's truly my heart.

It shows!

Great post, beautiful words... And indeed amazing to see poetry succeed so well on Steemit!

Will bookmark the post, just in case I get lucky;)

Thanks for making Steemit a better place!

Thank you!

always great a poem

Brilliant this poem really is inspiring as i write poems too

I am so glad that your lovely poems are getting the value they deserve on Steemit, your example has inspired me to start writing them again. Thank you.

I'm so happy to hear that @countofdelphi! Thank you very much for your comment!

Lovely poem. I wish I could find that place in myself again.

Fantastic as always @ericvancewalton.

Hi Eric, so wonderful to find you here on Steemit. I already have your chapbook and still cherish it. When you are famous remember me! Really enjoying your poetry. Keep up the wonderful work my friend.

Angie! I'm glad you made the migration from Facebook. You'll love it here on Steemit. I'm so happy you're still enjoying the chapbook. I wish you well!

Thanks Eric. I'm reading ACD again too. I'm still working on my WIP... taking way too long. How is the sequel coming along? If you don't mind me asking :)

so nice poem :D

Wonderful poem. I must add that it was also an awesome precursor to that active flower of life. I felt really good after enjoying the two. Give thanks!

I like your post.,.. I followed you.. the way of your creativity , attract me. To see want your next blog. Now, I'm reading your novel "Alarm Clock Dawn" .. I'm in Episode 8.. :D

Thank you!

Beautiful

I think the come as you are line stands out a little different from the poem

I don't always understand poems, but yours seem accessible, and this is another good one. I think we do all have a place of peace inside us, if we take the time to find it. Congrats on your success here!

Thank you so much @kenny-crane! I'm glad you're enjoying my work.


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Good advice. It made me think of needle in a haystack, you know the peace within; so I write, "Within the haystack is a silver needle. It stitches life together with a peaceful blue thread."

Nice lines, @beginningtoend! Thank you!

Thanks, I just started posting in poetry last week, check out my blog if you have the time. @beginningtoend