Doors of Contenment



Behind the doors of contentment
lie turmoil’s memories,
days of uncertainty lived in upset.

Lessons learned at the feet of chaotic
leave the psyche fractured,
but survival gives an appreciation of peace.

Set aside assumptions when seeing
a soul residing in quiet.
It knows well the journey through discontent.


©Susie Clevenger 2010
Photograph: Favim

Comments

Mary said…
So very true. Contentment sometimes only comes at a price. Beautifully expressed.
January 2, 2012 at 1:47 AM
Kerry O'Connor said…
That beautiful picture compliments your philosophy very well.
January 2, 2012 at 2:31 AM
Fireblossom said…
Don't judge a house by its doorway? Good advice. But I do still like that doorway in the picture. :-)
January 2, 2012 at 7:48 AM
Sherry Blue Sky said…
OH YES, Susie! Absolutely. I have made that journey through chaos to peace. You have written my song!
January 2, 2012 at 10:51 AM
Old Raven said…
Ah yes, such good advice, especially for the new year to "set aside assumptions." Happy New Year Susie.
January 2, 2012 at 11:54 AM
Kay L. Davies said…
SO well said, Susie. Appearances can be deceiving. People who have been through hell and back don't always bear their scars on the outside.
Good stuff!
K
January 2, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Marian said…
"set aside assumptions" = a good rule for life. i like this, susie. happy new year to you!
January 2, 2012 at 12:25 PM
Anonymous said…
one should always set aside assumptions, and get the facts first.

what is worse, faith or assumptions? or are they just cousins?
January 2, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Scarlet said…
lovely reflections...we appreciate the peace and contentment, after the discontent ~
January 2, 2012 at 4:02 PM
Unknown said…
Oh yes! Oh yes! Oh yes!
Contentedness is a privilege earned of enduring, appreciating, understanding, forgiveness, acceptance.
January 2, 2012 at 4:45 PM
Margaret said…
...the journey through discontent!

Love that. And I so want to walk up those steps and through that charming door
January 2, 2012 at 11:27 PM
Susie Clevenger said…
Thanks Fireblossom...I like the doorway too...so wish I could walk through it.
January 2, 2012 at 11:38 PM
Susie Clevenger said…
Thanks Sherry...2011 was very chaotic for me..yet I have found peace
January 2, 2012 at 11:42 PM
Susie Clevenger said…
Thank you Raven and Happy New Year!!
January 2, 2012 at 11:48 PM
Susie Clevenger said…
Thanks Marian...Happy New Year!!
January 3, 2012 at 12:00 AM
Susie Clevenger said…
Zongrik It seems at times there are way to many questions without answers.
January 3, 2012 at 12:02 AM
Susie Clevenger said…
Thank you Margaret...I too would like to walk through that beautiful door.
January 3, 2012 at 12:03 AM
Janet Martin said…
Beautiful picture and poem. Your final stanza sums it up perfectly, leaving the reader contented;)
January 3, 2012 at 8:23 AM
Mary Ann Potter said…
Yes. It's how we learn our lessons. Beautifully done. The picture is so appropriate as well.
January 3, 2012 at 7:44 PM
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