Contest Prompt: Golden Stillness

February 1, 2010 by catvibe

Golden Buddha by Cat Vibert

Photography Collage

Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I will meet you there. … Rumi

Friends and followers, February is the month of love. Love is a giving thing, and I am joining the many bloggers out there who are giving things away in honor of blog love. On Valentine’s Day, I will hold a drawing for a chance to win the above image. To enter, leave a comment on this post with a short poem about Stillness.

Spread the love, tell your friends. Tweet it, Facebook it, be creative, and let’s have some fun!

Love,

Cat

Added on Feb 3: Awesome entries so far everyone. Keep them coming, tell your friends. I’ll accept entries until midnight on February 13th. I will announce the winner on February 14th. Good luck everyone!

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February 1, 2010 by Kathryn Curry

She sat amidst the midnight calm, her hands fading into black. With comforts of what use to be she held her starry eyes back. What words will bloom, will blossom forth when all lies mystery? An emblazened heart I bring to thee, a gleam of being set free.
February 1, 2010 by catvibe

Gorgeous! Thanks for being the first to take the plunge Kat!
February 1, 2010 by TWM

I respectfully ask to not be considered for the drawing because I am already the proud recipient of one of your wonderful prints. BUT:

TRUSTING THE QUIET

Quietly on soft breezes
love notes pass,
telling me to be still in my fears,
no nothing of them anymore.
I am warmed and loved,
my turmoil is soothed by
by tender words written
by her breath
in my finally trusting heart.

2-1-10
February 1, 2010 by Rachel Westfall

secret breath of night
held in winter's icy grasp
exhale, distant spring
My recent post Sanctuary
February 1, 2010 by karen

This is beautiful! I'll be back. Thinking…
February 2, 2010 by karen

Here goes:

stillness shows me god
a golden shower's gospel
sight too bright for words
February 2, 2010 by K. Lawson Gilbert

Cat – sounds like fun…I will get back to you. GORGEOUS artwork Cat.
February 2, 2010 by Scrappy Wolf

Silence is golden
the mind is at peace
our breath is our health
our mind is our wealth
art is from the heart
sound is from the soul..

*Love & Light*
February 2, 2010 by Shay B. Malden

What an excellent idea… my poem is about the river that flows within…

My thoughts like a river flow
Freely without effort
It touches the unknown
Is constantly in motion
Exploring
It sits in the deep
Silent without expression
Waiting in abundance
Still
Filled with electricity
The current draws me in
Takes me on a journey high
Where freedom reigns
Discovering
It refreshes my soul
Washes away the insecurities
Upholds my beliefs
Leaving me grounded
Alive…

Shay B. Malden
February 2, 2010 by briancarlin/apemanb

The impenetrable golden head impresses
Closes eyes in it's refusal
Ten-inch shining Buddha sits,
Addresses. His hands folded just so

Hovering.

Suggesting stillness moving
Through his shuttered concentration-
He is fulfilled,
He is emptied ,
He is solid.

His thoughts move as they fly the concrete vacuum.
He has forgotten to breathe
February 2, 2010 by catvibe

Gorgeous poem Mark! I won't put your name in the hat then, but thank you for the poem!
February 2, 2010 by Aniket Thakkar

Just so you know, I am reading the lovely poems and I'm thinking. I'm feeling one of those blocks kinda thing happening to me.
February 2, 2010 by catvibe

Oh Rachel, you there cold dead of Yukon winter. I can't help think of your poem from last year, 'send me a daffodil…' thank you for this!
February 2, 2010 by catvibe

Beautiful Haiku! Let's sing girl!
February 2, 2010 by catvibe

K. Lawson Gilbert, I haven't seen you around the blogs in a coon's age! Glad to see you back and looking forward to your creativity!
February 2, 2010 by catvibe

Welcome to my blog Scrappy Wolf! And thank you for these lovely thoughts!
February 2, 2010 by catvibe

Hey there Shay! Thanks for coming over! This is gorgeous the way it moves through my soul while reading. Lovely lovely! Thank you for entering! (and for retweets!)
February 2, 2010 by catvibe

Hey Brian! Welcome and thanks for entering. This poem is wonderfully infused with double meanings and I just love reading it! It makes me giggle and it's also profound. Thank you! I love your tweets btw.
February 2, 2010 by catvibe

Hi Aniket! I knew you wouldn't miss out on the fun. Can't wait to see what you create!
February 2, 2010 by Rachel Westfall

How weird! I didn't tell it to insert a link to my recent post… that must be some automatic thing? Ah there it is, a box below; I'll uncheck it.
February 2, 2010 by bonnie

What an exquisite print and great idea!

If you have to
lop off your head
to find the
golden silence
within…..
DO IT.

Hope my little poem marries well with you image!
February 2, 2010 by catvibe

I like that feature a whole lot!
February 2, 2010 by catvibe

LOL Bonnie! I love it!
February 2, 2010 by Aline Hanle

Stillness

Refreshed by the silent voice,
Immerse in the soundless breath
Merging in the Divine Joy,
Falling like a Little Death.

Tranquil in this sea of Love
Awake for Eternity,
Smiling at the one above,
who now became one with me

Indeed this is who I am
Indeed this is all we are
At least in stillness I am
At last melting with the stars
February 2, 2010 by catvibe

Oh this one left me in a sea of golden tingling. And what a beautiful name you have, Aline! Aline with stillness, yes! Gorgeous, and thanks and welcome!
February 3, 2010 by Nevine

Well, Cat, here's my small contribution. I have such a tough time with short stuff; you know I like to ramble. Here we go:

in your absence
in my imagination
i dream of you
i beckon you

you come to me
you enter me
you invade me
you pervade me

and as i lay in the stillness
i feel you inside me
and hear your distant whispers
of love in my heart

By the way, your art piece is magnificent… and that's an understatement.

Nevine
February 3, 2010 by jozien

Rachel invited me here Thank you
I love your print, and my husband likes it even more! I would give it to him

when i think of you
my secret love
so many words
when i hear you enter quietly
your arms they reach for me
mmmmmmmm
there's nothing left to say
February 3, 2010 by Vesper

Cat, what a gorgeous print!
Thank you for the "nudge"…

My heart was
a pond of stillness
until a leaf fell
- your love
February 3, 2010 by lena

That is such a great idea, Catherine. But when it comes to poems I have really tough time.
You have such great contributions here in the comments

Here is mine though:

As I look upwards I see
How the sky is sown with stars
And silver flame of moonlight
Reflects the stillness of the night..
February 3, 2010 by Aniket

In those far corners
of life, of love
I hunt the soul that
once lived, once died
Wanting another lifetime
With you, for you
Take me away, save me
From chaos, from stillness.

My recent post Love and Hate
February 3, 2010 by catvibe

Seriously. That is about the most INFP a poem can get Nevine. Oh that lovely imagination… Beautiful. And thank you! I know you like ode to purple, so I figured you might like this.
February 3, 2010 by catvibe

Hello and welcome Jozien! And Mmmmmmm! Thank you so much for your entry!
February 3, 2010 by catvibe

Vesper it is SO good to see you. And this little gem is just a gorgeously polished jewel! I am so very glad you came by. <3
February 3, 2010 by jason evans

I used to immerse
in stillness
now it's equal parts refuge
and prison
My recent post Overheard (Almost)
February 3, 2010 by catvibe

Lena I'm so glad you came by. You are very good at this because look at this lovely set of words you have strung together! This is how I feel on moonlit nights, exactly. Thank you my friend!
February 3, 2010 by catvibe

Wow Aniket, you just took a flying leap up in the poetry department, this is stunning! Raw and honest and full of passion. <3 this.
February 3, 2010 by catvibe

Again raw and honest words Jason. Sometimes I feel such a boiling rebellion in your words, like here. Thank you!
February 3, 2010 by Sarah Hina

Slip-standing on a rink
full stopped,
arms like Christ,
bracing for the cracks
of composure
to jaw into crevasses,
some broken infinity of
figure esses,
or a kerosene breath
of melting waxes
to sit me in puddles of
sloppy self-reproaches
at the feet
of headless things
with frozen wings
and beaten dreams

or not
February 3, 2010 by melancholyroot

Refuge

sense of silence
in collage
golden breath of dew framed within
footsteps that trail inhale
sharing exhale
clear moment agape
a prism ripple of movement
simple stillness awake
February 3, 2010 by @Cre8iveLogic

Her presence alone activates all of my senses…I am under her silent spell, which permeates and detonates my soul… an explosion of love ensues
February 4, 2010 by K. Lawson Gilbert

From fairytale
to mourning veil,
I have been
careful not to
disturb the air
with my breathing.
In that stillness, I hear
the distant rumble
of the universe.
February 4, 2010 by Margaret

Awesome painting Cat!

Stillness, calm, silence. Listen!
The quiet voice of seclusion
reach the sanctuary of your heart
glide those paths of reclusion

Recline in this haven of dormancy
lets burdens cease to be
shelter in your inner peace
and feel yourself set free
My recent post Did You Feed The Robin?
February 4, 2010 by Aniket

You sure are having a feast over here. Looks like Poetry month shifted to Feb. this year!
My recent post Love and Hate
February 4, 2010 by jorc

No prize winner, but here goes…..

Stillness

you don’t need

that old bible

or the new one either

no chanting nor weeping

no pulpit star

no flickering flame

or burning bush

no acid

or LSD

you don’t need the river

or the stars

no scented ritual

no flagellation

you simply need

stillness

deep in your heart

if you want to hear

God speak
February 4, 2010 by catvibe

I knew this would melt me, because the imagery is like, whoa! Broken figure esses? Puddles of self reproaches? This poem feels like a dream in a Dali landscape somehow. Just, wow. <3 this Sarah.
February 4, 2010 by catvibe

Welcome to my blog Melancholyroot! A lovely adventure into the center of stillness, gorgeous. Thank you!
February 4, 2010 by catvibe

Welcome Cre8iveLogic! Thanks for coming over and entering. Oh how I know this feeling, and interesting word choice with 'detonates', it is so much that way sometimes, isn't it?
February 4, 2010 by catvibe

Oh Margaret this washes over me like lapping waves on a calm blue day. Just so peaceful, like the heart inside of you my dear.
February 4, 2010 by catvibe

I know! I just love it!
February 4, 2010 by catvibe

WOW Jorc! Well luckily the prize is non competitive as far as poetry submission, that just gets you into the drawing, however, if I was judging I'd have to say that this one would be a contender. I love how you have addressed all the many ways in this world to avoid hearing that voice. You put your finger on the head of the nail. God, it's good to see you Jorc!
February 4, 2010 by Jorc

Thank you Cat…your very kind to me and my work! I'm lucky to have you here for such inspiration! As for me…I think the long sabatical is over… Hugs!
February 4, 2010 by stillness « Empty Garden

[...] February 4, 2010 by jorc709 you don’t need that old bible or the new one either no chanting onr weeping no pulpit star no flickering flame or burning bush no acid or LSD you don’t need the river or the stars no scented ritual no flagellation you simply need stillness deep in your heart if you want to hear God speak . . . . written for CatVibe Creative Contest Prompt [...]
February 4, 2010 by catvibe

Fairytale to mourning veil…Kay, you are a magician of words I am telling you. And yes, the distant rumble, of all that is inescapable. Thank you Kay!
February 7, 2010 by Calli

Here goes sis…i'm wingin' it…no prep work at all, so please forgive…

in the silence
i feel you near

in my silence
i draw you closer

in our silence
we commune in love

a melting of two souls
destined to revel
in this realm of stillness

sorry that was lame…i love this image!

H A P P Y V A L E N T I N E 's D A Y S I S !!! <3
My recent post purging the way back into love…
February 9, 2010 by catvibe

Not lame, just an honest desire and recollection of what you know. Thanks Sis! And YOU TOO! <3 <3
February 9, 2010 by A. Jarrell Hayes

NOW TIME

Now is not the time for war
Or sugared candy.
Instead, let the effects
Of herbal teas influence
Your meditative process.
Allow your head to sink
Into your heart;
Your unparalleled wisdom
Only matched by the
Compassion within your soul.
February 9, 2010 by catvibe

I love the line 'allow your head to sink into your heart'. I experience that when I meditate, an actual sensation that is that exactly. Thank you so much for entering A.J.! I am honored!
February 9, 2010 by catvibe

Larry this poem brought me some serious tingles and a tear in my eye! This is just excellent. Thank you, I am honored! I just printed it so I can show my mom.
February 9, 2010 by Larry Robinson

Rise and Fall

Let go of fear
and rest in that which is.
For peace, like love,
comes to those who allow it.

Let go of fear
and rest in stillness.
Watch the breath rise…
and fall.

Watch the tide rise…
and fall.
Watch towers rise…
and fall.

Watch walls rise…
and fall.
Watch statues rise…
and fall.

Watch empires rise…
and fall.
Watch the breath rise…
and fall.

Let go of fear
and rest in the arms
of the One
who has always held you,
the One who holds
atoms and empires
and oceans and stars.

Let go of fear
and watch what happens next.

- Larry Robinson
February 10, 2010 by joaquin

hey cat – love what you done with the place!

and what a cool thing to do, this contest. been moseying down to the box, reading the poems – awesome! i'm going to poke around a bit – but first –

the trick
when you try
to hold
still
is to keep
your hands
open

My recent post Used Two
February 12, 2010 by catvibe

Joaquin! I've been wondering when you would come by again! So glad you made it and thank you for this beautiful gem. Yay!

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