“What is peace?
Is it war? No.
Is it strife? No.
Is it lovely, and gentle,
and beautiful, and pleasant,
and serene, and joyful?
O yes!”
— Charles Dickens
oh, for peacefulness
serenity and calm
power of stillness
* * *
Calm waters, still as glass, reflect peace of the evening • Niantic Bay photo by Jan Logozzo • “Serenity” haiku by Mary O’Connor
© 2025
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 