In Stillness Comments

Also, that this poem in its outline of stillness succeeds in very effectively recalling the virtues of meditation.

I should have added that this poem reminds us of the sensitivity we each of us have within ourselves when and if we can find it, and that is a beautiful attribute to being human.

You are right; stillness is what we should strive for always...

A lovely poem that shows us how to take in stillness away from our busy lives. I too have a similiar poem called 'A Woodland's Charm'. Spiritsong

I liked your rhymes very much....you know when the devil tells you'eh eh, write with rhymes', the rhymes tells you'huh uh make me! ! '...and you did.you know what i mean? thanks for sharing

Very unique. You are a wonderful wordsmith.

Well done poem message loud and clear so so clear, it is also such a coincedence that I have a small picture hung on a spare bedroom wall which my grandchildren use on visits...the picture is only words which are 'Be Still and Know that I am God' thanks Amrit...regards ++++++++10

I agree with Margo Dove ' The point is to embrace the life with all its 'noisy' problems, and only then we can 'enjoy' its bitter sweetness.' The poem gives solutions for stillness in the noisy world 1) just don't resist a mild noise when it comes, and gradually practice this with the louder noises, you will learn how to remain still 2) when the noise or insult comes, let it pass, imagining it was thrown at you, but just passed through your body as if your body were transparent, and thus you don't lose your stillness. Experiment! This are my teachers' words! Thanks.

'You can win the world by embracing the world' - this is the main line and message you wanted to pass on, I think. If we try to run from our lives (our worlds) , they will pound on us like blacksmith's hammer, and we never be at peace. The point is to embrace the life with all its 'noisy' problems, and only then we can 'enjoy' its bitter sweetness.

o.o i loovedd thisss

[1] ‘Calmly active and actively calm’ ~ Gita [2] ‘Eddies in water don't reflect image’ ~ Sri Ramakrishna [3] ‘Shut the door of mind to be solitary for contemplation’ ~ Srimat Swami Bhuteshanadaji Maharaj [12th President of Ramakrishna Mission and Math] [4] ‘Rolling stone doesn’t gather moss’ ~ Proverb Thanks Sir for such a beaut poetry Ms. Nivedita UK 10/10 PS ‘Get lost in inner sanctuary Feel in-built finery Immerse in imagery Free all drudgery’ ~ niv

its indeed a very beautiful poem i have read since days, fine

Very poignant and as always thought provoking..

An insult, pain or any other type of attack, You or somebody else inflicts when you see, Just don’t put up the resistance of any type, And imagine as if you were a transparent body. 'Amidst the noise, you'll see this is the way, Don't resist; the resistance won't have a say. You can win the world by embracing the world, The Almighty's in stillness', they’re the teacher’s words. There is so much intellectual wealth in these 2 stanzas. Just liked the way you have intertwined the Almighty, stillness, alertness and tolerance in this poem - all extremely important for us to solve the myriad problems that we face in our lives. This is like another peaceful meditation session that I enjoyed earlier. Thanks for sharing - a10+++++ for this one.

Very well structured poem, Amrit

In stillness it's really really sooooo beautifully.............

Thumbs up, Amrit. You did right in describing what stillness is. Stillness means not moving, not breathing, no feeling, not thinking just stillness...beautifully worded. You're in deep thought when you were at work.

Excellent Amrit...., I enjoyed it very much. Your 'In Stillness' poem is extremely well written and its metaphoric comparison to erectile dysfunction is unique. Best regards, Trade.

Stillness is the word which does not move. Stillness does not mean solitude. As a poem-writer I never find any such still thing, according to science, nothing is still or stangnant. Dynamicity is the law of nature. Perhaps, poet searches the solitude. Yes, that depends on the receiver. Actually a creative mind is always alienated from the objects surroundings. So crowd or silent wood both are the object of different nature. Well-written. Thanks much. Regards, 10 pranab

thank you sir for sharing this with me. Beautifully described the stillness and its effects.