Thursday, 15 January 2026

A Sweet Combination


A Sweet Combination



Peace and quiet is the most delicious combination -

Like pink and white marshmallows melting on hot chocolate 

A dawn-time treat and a sweetness that seems to linger

It is only in the dark-quiet hours that I can feel a connection -

To myself and to the world

The owls in the tree outside call and sing

Sometimes, there are stars and a crescent moon

After silent mornings, I love sinking into bed in the afternoon -

Finally feeling safe, and able to sleep and dream

Perhaps this is my (second) favourite combination -

Comfort and dissociation 

Today will be a pattern I follow, neat as stitches

Tomorrow, likely the same - perhaps this is my (third) favourite combination

I stretch and try to smile - In this moment everything sinks

Colours, flavours, feelings and thoughts

Far better than falling down the Rabbit Hole (perhaps).

8 comments:

  1. 'Peace and quiet is the most delicious combination' exactly I second that and I love ' a pattern I follow as stiches' Beautiful poem

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  2. It all sounds and feels absolutely delightful! (Despite that final 'perhaps'.)

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  3. This is so lovely. Peace and comfort, and owls singing outside your window.

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  4. Enjoyed this. Find what works. Do it. Repeat.

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  5. I still have a nostalgia for the noise and chaos of my youth but these days it's definitely more about peace and quiet! Nicely done Jae 👏

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  6. The dark and quiet and a big soft squishy comfortable bed....YES

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