Analysis of My Peaceful Getaway



Poised at the threshold of each day
I take my place, I know to do
On my knees all my cares I lay.
Communion with you, Lord, I indeed pursue,
It fills me with a vibrant hope I certainly conclude
And it fuels my growth and gratitude.
Our time oozes a quiet, tranquil scene for me
Shutting out the rest of mankind briefly,
And exposing peace of mind
As the influence of walls confined
Fling a feeling of calm, evicting the clamor
And threading itself through the white exterior.
My heart unfolds like a flower
Opening up to the radiant light of your presence,
Lord, I think, what if all at once
These walls could talk, what would they say?
They would tell of all the things I pray.


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Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 662
Words 129
Sentences 5
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 17
Lines Amount 17
Letters per line (avg) 31
Words per line (avg) 8
Letters per stanza (avg) 534
Words per stanza (avg) 129

About this poem

I find extreme peace and comfort when I get alone with the Lord, just Him and me.

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Written on May 15, 2010

Submitted by TXGal on September 18, 2021

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Barbara Johnson

Married, 3 children, 7 grandchildren. I have been writing for 28 years and love it. I like reading and writing poetry. I have 1 book of poetry published. more…

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