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“Basillica Assisi” by Francesco Celeghin“ 

WITHIN

As I come once more
to this hallowed place
I’ve been to so often before,
I stop and shut my eyes
for only a moment,
searching for
that sense of peace
that’s eluded me
so many times before.

 And as I stop to consider
what I see in front of me,
suspended in this moment
for just the briefest time,
I catch a glimpse of tranquility
and what it means to be serene.

For within the covered walkways
and the shadows that surround,
within the stained-glass reflections;
within sweet rays of sunshine,
in bursts of fragrant light,
soothing to a restless soul,
what I thought was lost is found.

And for a brief time
my heart soars once again
before coming to rest
where I find myself
at one with what I see.

And for just a moment
time is suspended
and I have once more
found the peace
that for so long
eluded me.

(c) barbara kausteklis 9-4-11

Written for CPC “A Simple Sunday”
featuring Basillica Assisi”
by Francesco Celeghin.

http://www.friendburst.com/blog/61139/simple-sunday-featuring-basillica-assisi-francesco-celeghin/

Thanks so much for your visits
and precious comments.

Hoping this weekend is a peaceful one for you.

Big Hugs.

~barb~