Hi, orientalkoru,
it never fails to touch the heart until relieved… Fortunate is one that has such A Quiet Place… with its restorative powers. Thanks for sharing.

Hi Martina... Merry Christmas from downunder! Thank you dear for your comment...I'm glad to know it has inspired you one way or another...God bless!

Hi Mimzy...thanks for dropping by...this place in the picture was taken by my hubby at the Te Paki sand dunes in Northland, an area near the 90 mile beach in Northland New Zealand.

You might like these videos showcasing the North and South Islands of NZ. I have seen a bit of the world through the 18 or so countries I've visited...none so far settled my heart like NZ does..It's like living in two different worlds at once because of the difference in the climate and topography of the two islands...and most people are still down to earth and friendly.. I hope you'll enjoy these videos mimzy..

North Island:


NB: Opotiki (from 2:28 - 2:33 is The Mount, Tauranga City not Opotiki)

South Island

Hi Ken... Happy Holidays!
Yes, NZ is synonymous to Serene I would like to think...thanks a lot for dropping by...

When is where the heart is my dear...home is where you are...but being in NZ will make you smile everyday of our lives ;-D Think about it...the west coast...no stingers and you ain't need to travel far to have your salt-water fix ... lol! sorry i got carried away there my dear.

when is where the heart is...hhhmmm that's new...not sure where it came from...sorry...probably not a typo...and definitely not auto-correct...old age maybe? ...nahh!

Hi Liam...thank you dear poet for your kind presence here...most appreciated!

One day you must visit NZ...I am sure you'll love it SR...Happy holidays...God Bless!

Always an honour Bill ti have you grace my comment thread...if you ever find yourself this side of the world...don't forget to check out NZ...it's only small but worth a visit.

Hi there MM! First...my apology for this late reply...been away having fun with friends and family...hope you had as much fun last Xmas my friend!

Thank you for your lovely comment. It's an honour to have my write called "cool stuff" from the king of "cool" himself... thanks again and I wish you a very blessed year ahead...

Have never reposted a poem before and I do not know how to do it so will do it how I know it.

I just happen to be in NZ at the moment and my love for this beautiful place knows no bound.

Rather than write another poem, I came across this and thought will share it again instead.