The rest of distance - the dwelling place of beauty



Yesterday I sailed upon a lake
a lake filled with deep blue joy

It whispered to me ;
swim in me
feel my ripples

in this beauty I found rest
though I am far from the lake,

today I will still see before me
that deep blue colour
and feel joy in it`s beauty
and feel the rest

The lake lies still
fine gentle waves
blue as blue blood
in joy and sorrow.

Whispering it calls
the ripples
of the swimmers of yesterday

The rest of distance
the dwelling place of beauty

The lake lies still



Poetry by jane67
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Written on 2026-09-14 at 13:26

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lunarlibrary23 The PoetBay support member heart!
Hi! I came across your poem and could instantly picture the stanzas as connected visual scenes.

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2026-09-14


one trick pony The PoetBay support member heart!
I agree, this is lovely and peaceful, and I'm grateful to have read it early on this Monday morning.

Yes, everyone needs such a lake. Thank you for sharing your words.
2026-09-14


Jamsbo Rockda The PoetBay support member heart!
How beautiful. We all need to sail on such a lake. I could feel its peace in your words.
2026-09-14