Clamour's Death

Sit ye down awhile

fair maiden with a smile,

cease from all your work,

be not afraid to shirk

but stillness find,

sweet peace of mind.

So let your heart be still,

subdue your roving will,

rest in this time alone

aware all strain has gone,

feel each new breath

and clamour’s death.

Find what this moment holds -

a universe unfolds.

Let go of striving, cease

to care for past unease

or future fear,

hush now my dear.

For in this present space

riches of hope and grace

lie just beyond your sight

inviting you t’alight

as damsel fly

on nymphaeaceae.
     (pronounced nymph-i-ay-si-eye)

©Janet Henderson 2018

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