The Circle of Serenity

Quentin Wagstaff

Inside this round room,
so many Franciscans have meditated.
Flames dancing in a central fireplace
triggering the flickers of deep thought.
Natural sunlight through a skylight peacefully filters
shadows and light onto the space.
A narrow, low doorway reduces disruptive physical traffic
as the energy of thoughts
circle and re-circle the round room.
Recycling thoughts —
over and over
again
until
Serenity comes.