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Writer's pictureLena Samson

I am at Peace

by Lena Samson


Image of a person sitting on top a hill looking at the skyline at dusk.
Image credit: Fp Ruatfela on Unsplash

I am alone and

I am at peace.

 

No snoring to torment my nights

No dirty socks on the floor assaulting my eyes

No insults, no put-downs

No cagey responses, leaving me confused

            I am at peace.

 

No one pawing at me

Invading my personal spaces

No one complaining that I’m not interested

            I am at peace.

 

No more gaslighting

Frozen stares and evasive answers

No dried toothpaste spit on the mirror

            I am at peace.

 

I have my home, decorated in colours

that soothe my soul

Beloved children and grandchildren

By whom I am certainly blessed

            I am at peace.

 

No longer yearning for elusive love

No longer needing that crutch

Finding my voice and my power

            I am at peace.

 

Tranquil river walks, scented evening candles

Forest strolls to fill my spirit

No hustle, no bustle

            I am at peace.

 

I have freed my heart, my soul

I write, I read, I feed my brain

I have everything I need

            Finally, I am at peace.


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Black and white photo of the author, Lena Samson.
Lena Samson


Lena Samson is a writer and editor living outside of Ottawa, Canada. She writes to deal with past traumas and to connect with others through shared heartfelt expression. Lena is an active board member of Ottawa Independent Writers and Editor in Chief of their annual anthology. Her stories have appeared in the 2023 anthology, Connections, and the 2024 anthology, This Land.

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