Hilltop by the sea



The sun dips low beyond the gentle hill,
Its golden rays spread across the sea.
The world is calm, evening soft and still.
I walk alone, where paths lead me,
whispering to the night’s song,
The birds begin their silent symphony.

In constant awe of the view by the sea,
I gaze in wonder from atop that hill.
Enjoying the wondrous symphony,
My mind, once racing, now stands still.
I feel as this is where I belong.
A place where I can finally be me.

Nature's beauty engulfs that hill,
In its own wondrous symphony.
I sit and ponder, as time stands still;
There is no place I'd rather be, to be me.
To listen to nature sing its song,
On that hilltop by the sea.

The birds and trees that shadowed me,
Once moving, now stand still.
On that hilltop by the sea.
Sunset steepens shadows on the hill,
a blissful day could not go wrong.
As crickets begin their symphony.

Day turned night, I reflect on this hill,
As I gaze out upon the sea.
A sweeping calm as all stands still,
The stars now begin their symphony.
Nature's dance turns into a song.
What a day to be alive, and be just simply me.

I start to drift as if to slumber still,
With a view of a dark, tranquil sea.
Stars start dancing above the hill,
Crickets deep in their symphony.
My heart has found the place it belongs.
I'm free, I'm free, I'm me!

Upon this hill, I find peace, and
all stands still beside the endless sea.
In nature’s song, I feel the symphony,
A place where I can simply be just me.

About this poem

This poem is a reflective meditation on peace, belonging, and self-discovery set against the backdrop of nature’s quiet beauty. With vivid imagery and a rhythmic flow,combining a non-traditional Sestina using Tercets. I chose the 5th line of each stanza to be a poem within a poem. In essence, it’s a celebration of simplicity and solitude, where the natural world mirrors the speaker’s own journey to find peace and authenticity.

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Written on November 08, 2024

Submitted by Mindful_Mystic on November 08, 2024

Modified by Mindful_Mystic on November 09, 2024

1:38 min read
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Quick analysis:

Scheme ababcb babacb ababcB baBacb ababcb ababxb xbbb
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 1,463
Words 323
Stanzas 7
Stanza Lengths 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 4

Arnold Williams

I'm a spiritually attuned empath and metamorphic healer, deeply committed to guiding others toward higher awareness and personal transformation. Passionate about poetry, I try to infuse my work with vivid imagery, drawing inspiration from historical narratives and my spiritual journey. With a keen interest in metaphysics, tarot, and ancient wisdom, I like to encourages introspection and personal evolution, challenging societal norms and helping others awaken to their true purpose. My writing and spiritual practices reflect a profound respect for interconnectedness and universal harmony, as I walk my unique path of light and understanding. more…

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9 Comments
  • Smedley655
    I like that happy place that you create. Thank you
    LikeReply25 days ago
  • besiryilmaz909
    The god of everything give you the peace brother
    LikeReply25 days ago
  • nahidha2008
    Wow.. that's awesome
    LikeReply26 days ago
  • susan.brumel
    Lovely poem, Arnold. It is rich with imagery and conveys a soothing peacefulness.
    LikeReply26 days ago
  • donka_k
    Great imagery wonderfully conveying a sense of harmony, divine order and peace. Thank you for sharing.
    LikeReply26 days ago
  • Xuan-An
    lovely poem - like a warm breeze
    LikeReply27 days ago
  • alliem.86959
    Very well described. I enjoy this kind of writing. Very well formed
    LikeReply27 days ago
  • Giselavigil
    Wonderful imagery and phrases that put me on that hill. Thanks for sharing this moment of peace thru your writing.
    LikeReply27 days ago
  • debraw.71122
    You're a man after my own heart. I would love to be on that hill. It's been a long time since I sat beside the water and just enjoyed it's tranquilly and peace. Super write! Thank you for sharing. 
    LikeReply1 month ago
    • Arnold_Williams
      thank you. Ibwas having fun writing this and challenging myself. Somehow I kept being reminded of Anabel Lee
      LikeReply1 month ago

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