Where upheaval and troubles of life compound
Solace and peace of mind may be found
In uncharted unexpected spaces, begin
To bask in the presence of folk of kin or skin
A balm for the soul in surprising embraces
Respite found in the most unexpected places

Venture beyond, receive comfort where it’s found
A safe haven, a harbor, no worries abound
In heart’s oasis serenity released
Calm found, inner peace achieved
Tranquility flows like soothing breezes
A welcoming solace in unexpected places
Afterword: a friend shared this photo with me with a message that started with “anywhere you find peace of mind settle there”. And it resonated so deeply with me, the inspiration led me to write this poem.
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In creative solidarity, Dee
Such a great poem, sometimes we find love and peace in the most unexpected places.
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Most assuredly so Pooja. Take ahold of it wherever you find it.
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Instinct. Perfect.
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Indeed. Kin-folk aren’t always skin-folk!!!
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I love your poem Dawn about finding peace of mind, but I also find it rather comical that a dog blended in and found peace among goats? Peace in unexpected places indeed! 🤗🙏🏼😊
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I know. The photo evoked such good thoughts. Often we struggle to find solace among those who are kin and it’s a struggle because that’s where we expect to find peace, support, love, respite. But sometimes the best kin are not those of our bloodline but of our friend-line, our kin of choice (aka brown sKIN dog with brown sKIN goat)!!
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Girlfriend, you are powerful and your words speak great wisdom and truth! I love how you played off of the kinship of sKIN! I get ya Queen! 🥰🙏🏼😍
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I know you would get it!!!! Kindred creative hearts 💕
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Honey, we are divinely created, so even if it takes a minute to get…we get it! 👍🏼 Loud and clear, but sometimes quiet and clearer! HUH? 🥰💖😘
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Exactly. Intuition and discernment needed.
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AMEN to that my sistah queen! 🙏🏼👑😊
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There is safety in the arms of the almighty!! Love the prose.
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Most assuredly Ace. Absolutely so!!!!
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A humorous photo ( in my mind) led to a profound poem (in yours)…amazing where creativity leads!
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I know right. The beauty of difference. Different perspectives lead to creative outlet in humor or poem.
By the way there’s a poem you suggested I do a voice recording of. I haven’t forgotten 😊😉😊 it’s coming 👍🏽
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A beautiful poem to compliment a lovely photo.
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Yeah this image and my friends message definitely evoked the essence of this poem.
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Wonderful, Dawn! 👏🏼
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Thanks Eliza!!!! Another photo that inspired poetry!!!
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