The Quiet Power

 

I walked backwards, against time
and that’s where I caught the moon,
singing at me.

I steeped downwards, into my seat
and that’s where I caught freedom,
waiting for me, like a lilac.

I ended thought, and I ended story.
I stopped designing, and arguing, and
sculpting a happy life.

I didn’t die. I didn’t turn to dust.

Instead I chopped vegetables,
and made a calm lake in me
where the water was clear and sourced and still.

And when the ones I loved came to it,
I had something to give them, and
it offered them a soft road out of pain.

I became beloved.

And I came to know that this was it.
The quiet power.
I could give something mighty, lasting,
that stopped the wheel of chaos,

by tending to the river inside,
keeping the water rich and deep,
keeping a bench for you to visit.

– Tara Mohr

 

photo credit: Aaron Burden

Join the discussion 9 Comments

  • Exquisite, beautiful poem. This is what I have to give as well.

    Thank you. pamela

  • Mo says:

    I was transported to a nice quiet space. i will read this next time i feel the storm coming 😉 thank you

  • Beautiful. One of my favorite things you’ve written.

  • Genevieve says:

    Your poetry wipes me out. So beautiful. So glad you found your way.

  • ali says:

    Whew, such settling words of love and peace. thanks so much!

  • Madonna says:

    All of your writings are so lovely, just like you! It is so evident that they come directly from your heart and soul. This particular poem spoke to me right away… it touched my heart and inspired me to go within and fill that which may be empty, so that I may give from a place of fullness. Thank you for sharing
    your brilliance!

  • Ellen says:

    Tara, this is a lovely poem. I’ve spent years trying to sculpt a perfect life, but happiness comes when you leave room for the quiet pool to emerge. This weekend it was kayaking a calm part of the Russian River. Thanks for bringing me back there with your lovely words.

  • Christine says:

    Beautifully powerful! To become that Stillness, that Quiet within… Yes, that is it… Your words suddenly brought everything into perspective! Thank you!

  • marja blom says:

    I came across your poem on pinterest and looked you up.
    The poem speaks so much to me. it is incredible beautiful. Hope you are all right that I share it on my blog
    love

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