Transcendental Journey of Meditation

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Sun, 22 Oct 2023
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A poem for my night insomnia.

 

When restless thoughts intrude on sleep,

I would devour diversion; receiving time

with mantra...alert, yet eyes are closed;

my psyche soaring – visions weaving

through autumn's rapture, increasing

moments captured and shared.

 

I'll follow peaks I have climbed,

impressions awakening memories;

or by chance from meadow...discern

fluttering of summer's perfections.

 

Wondering what this spirit requires!

Will it be part of fleeting script, where

in inky darkness moon restores beauty;

welcoming night?

 

Lunar portrays evoking rise and fall

of ocean's shimmering waves that drift

with tide, my inner senses etched in

time; receptive to starry sky – then

by chance, as if in clarity of dream;

floating to some other scene.

 

Hungering ancient forest calling me; 

distant energy of trees outstretched,

towering towards creeping dawn. In

silence of stillness night owl's duty is

almost done; so here I'll stay a while in

contemplation, till soul returns me to

my bed in relaxation.

 

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Comments

Submitted by celticman on

insomonia seems to be a modern curse, but perhaps not. Night owls are nothing new. Relaxation brings is back to you. Yes, indeed. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jack,

I don't mind not being able to sleep at night, it's always so quiet and I can meditate to my hearts content.

My imagination is so important at these moments, being able to travel in my mind, imagining those places I've been in the past, even if I can't go there in body, my spirit feels every sensation and it's free. wink

Thank you for reading and your thougths.

Jenny. smiley 

 

Submitted by Turlough on

From the beautifully crafted words of your poem I get the impression that there's a lot going on in your bed, Jenny, so I'm not surprised you can't sleep. 

A very enjoyable read indeed.

Turlough

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Turlough,

you know the problem with having an active imagination, is that it never stops and I continue to think, think, think one thing after another.

Normally when I meditate, I'll go to another room and light a candle concentrating on the flame, breathing steadily till my eyes feel the need to close, then my mind can travel...It's a spiritual sensation that I learned many years ago at Yoga and meditation classes...of course when I was younger and more agile. wink

It's very kind of you to read. To know that the words are crafted well for you, means so much.

Thank you.

Jenny. smiley

 

 

Submitted by Turlough on

Hello Jenny,

From my experience there's nothing quite like a software training course to get me off to sleep but there never seems to be one in the bedroom at three o'clock in the morning.

Your candle concentration plan seems like a good one. I might just give it a whirl next time the insomnia strikes. Knowing my luck I'd fall asleep and singe my eyebrows, or worse.

Sweet dreams!

laugh

Turlough

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Dear Jenny, those beautiful images that come into your head when you are trying to induce sleep are too exciting to achieve the purpose. Try to think of something more boring like counting sheep.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Ha! Ha! smiley Luigi, you gave me a smile. I think if I spent time counting sheep, my mind would still go into overdrive and continue to dwell on unnecessary things, which is my problem being a sensitve soul, blushshe says blushing. I  always manage to get myself out of it by traveling in my imagintion...and it's free too.

Thank you for the read and your comment.

Jenny xx. smiley

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Your insomnia has taken you on quite a journey! Well done Jenny!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi insert,

I couldn't have put it better myself, that's exactly how I feel, much better to take the mind away from a situation, than lay there tossing and turning.

Thank you for reading and your kind words of encouragement.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Your more excited memories seem to have led to a relaxing spot in the woods where you are drifting off … to wake up! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Exactly Rhiannon,

there's nothing like being perched on a branch mind conversing with Mr Owl. wink Very relaxing, till I'm ready to snuggle back into bed and fall straight off to sleep.

Thank you for reading and lovely to hear your thoughts.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by marandina on

"In

silence of stillness night owl's duty is

almost done;"

Night-time can be Heaven or Hell depending on your disposition. Another poem with your deftness of touch and sentiment. Nicely done, of course Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Paul,

yes you're so right about night-time being heaven or hell. But I wouldn't change it for the world, much rather have a constant vivid imagination where I have to get up and write things down, than have nothing at all.

I'm always grateful when you read my writing, and it's nice to know the poem worked for you.

Thank you so much.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Editors,

Over the moon with the cherries as I've had writers block lately.

Thank you so much. yes

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

An interesting look into the night time world of wakefulness, Jenny, your psyche soaring beneath those closed eyelids. It does seem to provide a unique gap into more mysterious layers of consciousness, somewhere between proper dreams and lucidity. And like you say, it can be beneficial, as long as you don't get stressed and as long as you don't have a demanding day of work in the morning.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jane,

I completely understand where you're coming from. Having to get up and go to a demanding job is not ideal for night time journey's of the mind. When I was working there was never a problem in getting off to sleep, but now I'm retired, it's nice not to have that worry.

The world has become so complicated, and constantly changing at such a rate, I can hardly keep up, having peaceful time to myself is such a great relief for my anxieties, and keeps me sane...that's what nature does, for me and I don't need a passport. wink

Glad you found this interesting Jane, and it's very kind of you to let me know your thoughts.

Many thanks.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Jenny

What a nice way to try to get to sleep. I have that problem now too.

Jean Day

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jean,

it's all in the steady breathing and concentration. Clearing the mind can be very difficult at times, it's not easy to meditate, you have to be able to reach that space where calmness with eyes closed brings to mind images that you wish to capture.

I'm so sorry you're having trouble sleeping. It would be nice to think that my poem might give you some release and comfort.

I've always been so grateful to you, for the time you've taken to read my work, and the wonderful writing you also have shared on abc tales. 

You've been such an important part of this website.

Take care and keep us posted.

Jenny.