Searching For Peace

Searching for Peace

 

I’d give all I can not to worry,

To not give stress a sound

But round the mind’s rigged edge

My thoughts jump from the ledge.

 

My conscience knows no bound.

Dreaming of oceans and waters deep.

Within the corals and the reef,

My toes lost in the sand

As my soul tries hard to sleep.

 

I still fight to push all worries aside

Like a willow hanging, I’ve cried.

A banjo keeps strumming; a car keeps humming.

And I give up, for my peace has died.

Author's Note

Written for a poetry contest specifying the use of the following words:
Worry/Sound/Round/Edge/Corals/Toes/Hard/Willow/Banjo/Car

It's a bit of a stretch but I gave it the ole' college try... ;)

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

The search for peace? I believe we shall find peace rarely in a long life.
"My conscience knows no bound.
Dreaming of oceans and waters deep.
Within the corals and the reef,
My toes lost in the sand
As my soul tries hard to sleep."
I liked the above lines. I could feel the struggle. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Drama Child]

Thank You for taking the time to read my rhyme.. You share such kind words as always! So appreciated!

[Coyote Poetry]

I have enjoyed your work and you are welcome.

[Wolf_Lord]

Good job... You were voted 1st place... Exceptional Master Poet...
Thanks so much for your entry.

[Drama Child]

Thank You! Much appreciated!

[Wolf_Lord]

Excellent job, you did as well.
Wolf ,'', ^@@^ ,'',

[Drama Child]

Thank You Very Much!

[Inject Positivity]

This speaks to me as my own personal experience for the search of peace, we all look for it everywhere but the reality is it doesn't stay for long, for some it stays a bit more than others... I like the use of those words, and the ending stanza compliments the whole poem...

Sincerely
Dhiman

[Drama Child]

Comments such as yours make writing for me that much more enjoyable and rewarding! Thank You so very much, Dhiman!

[Esther]

Really like this one... very well written and it speaks to me :)

[Drama Child]

Thank You Woya! Your compliments and reviews inspire me to continue writing!

[Esther]

No problem love!!