All three of these exist for me
in just one special place–
an altar in a sacred space
within my hallowed home.
It’s a focus of rejuvenation,
reflection and prayer.
It’s my refuge, my heart,
my essential need;
A place to nurture my yearning soul.
This peaceful sanctum helps cultivate
and guide me in this life’s
chance to grow and love.
I turn to this place that offers
comfort to me, to learn compassion
and consideration and improve myself.
My Lord is there, my God, my Mother, and
all the world’s sages and saints are gathered.
They all grace this space that I’ve lovingly created–
this home, this temple and inner sanctum of mine
that heads the pathway to my peace of mind.
Poetry Potluck Entry: http://jinglepoetry.blogspot.com/
Bodhirose's Blog 
liv2write2day
/ February 21, 2011This is like entering a sacred space. Thank you for inviting me in.
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Bodhirose
/ February 22, 2011You are always welcome in my sacred space, Victoria. You fit in perfectly. xoxo
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dragonkatet
/ February 21, 2011Absolutely peaceful. Loved it (I like the organic shape of the poem, itself, too) and the picture of the Buddha image is perfect. Namaste and Brightest Blessings! 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ February 22, 2011Thank you so very much. I’m so happy you loved it. It’s always interesting to see what shape the poem will become when I hit that “center” button!
Namaste! xoxo
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louisedouglas
/ February 21, 2011Beautiful and sacred. thank you for sharing this with me.
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Bodhirose
/ February 22, 2011You’re very welcome. I appreciate your words for me, Louise.
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Jingle
/ February 21, 2011your home is divine…
well done.
🙂
A++
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Bodhirose
/ February 22, 2011Thank you, Jingle. I have much affection for you. 🙂
xoxo
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Wordywoman
/ February 21, 2011beautiful, calming feel. . . tranquil 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ February 22, 2011So happy it could bring some peace to you…
xoxo
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fiveloaf
/ February 22, 2011lovely and you have always been spiritual gayle i think.. my potluck’s here: http://fiveloaf.wordpress.com/2010/06/04/metamorphosis/
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Bodhirose
/ February 22, 2011I think I have too, Kris. It’s who I am. 🙂
Thank you! xo
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Olivia
/ February 22, 2011while you read my comment, even I am there (in your home through the Computer screen)
That image is so serene. While completing my Textile Designing, I had discovered this side of me- ever since, it has stayed with me. I love collecting and I love looking at serenes! This image took me to some very peaceful place where I could sit and do practically nothing staring at Buddha!
Wonderful piece!
Love xoxoxoxoxox
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Bodhirose
/ February 22, 2011I felt you right here as I read your comment. You are feeling peaceful right next to me.
I too have a feeling of calm serenity come over me just looking at some of the statues I own. They are almost like a living being exuding peace and tranquility. They can be very powerful.
Thank you for sharing this time with me and your nice words, Olivia–a true friend. xoxo
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trisha
/ February 22, 2011This is just heavenly gayle. i loved the feeling of peace and calm thats wrapped in every word of this poem.
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Bodhirose
/ February 22, 2011So happy you felt a peaceful calm, Trisha. Everyone should have a space like this to feel rejuvenated. xoxo
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trisha
/ February 23, 2011precisely. well, my home is mostly like this, will be back to its old self within a month again i hope.
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Bodhirose
/ February 23, 2011Why has your home not been “itself”?
I really like to have my home feel like a refuge for me as much as possible. Orderly and calm…
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trisha
/ February 24, 2011feeling a little tensed about brownie and missing dottie. happiness and peace originate from our own hearts. right now both have vanished for a few days but dont worry i am an expert in healing myself.
a rude reminder of human behaviour but i wont be shocked next time.
I have been mingling with good people for too long, forgot the real world.
your blog is giving a lot of trouble today.
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Bodhirose
/ February 25, 2011I’m deeply disturbed and sorry about your pet situation. You are right about finding our peace within–so true. I hope there won’t be a next time–but there are no guarantees.
I’m struggling with some challenges right now myself. Trying to remain optimistic…
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Becca Givens
/ February 23, 2011I feel the immediate serenity that oozes from your inner sanctum … you might have to pry me out of it – if I were I ever to physically enter. Thank you for the soothing encounter. ~becca~
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Bodhirose
/ February 23, 2011You’re very welcome, Becca. I’m glad this visit could bring you some serenity. xo
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lizbethsgarden
/ February 23, 2011A powerful poem. Thank you for sharing your space with us.
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Bodhirose
/ February 25, 2011You’re so very welcome. Thanks for visiting.
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Inside the Mind of Isadora
/ February 24, 2011This was oozing with spirituality and tranquility. I have a sacred place that I use to meditate and find calm. This felt like you had seen where I go to stay in touch with all that keeps me connected to my inner self. Perhaps, it should be mandatory to create these very special places. You are so peaceful.
Wonderful poem and photo of Buddha … !!!!
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Bodhirose
/ February 25, 2011I think we should start with our children. Allowing them to learn about the peace within and teach them to nurture that part of themselves. What a difference it would make.
Thanks, Isadora.
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Jamie Dedes, all rights reserved
/ March 1, 2011Beautiful in practice and poem.
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Bodhirose
/ March 2, 2011Many thanks…
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