Quiescent

"Why was the secretary general quiescent in 2008? Because some UN member states – notably the United States – had openly supported Kosovo’s independence as the only practical solution after years of fruitless negotiations with Serbia. Since reconciliation within the Serbian state was impossible, recognizing secession appeared to be the lesser evil." -What does Kosovo mean for Quebec?

Quiescent:
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin quiescent-, quiescens, present participle of quiescere to become quiet, rest, from quies
Date: 1605

1. : marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
2. : causing no trouble or symptoms 

Quiescent Reflection
Willis Gray Gallery, Decatur Alabama
24"H x 36"W

— qui·es·cent·ly adverb


Within surrounding horror,
there is solitary tranquility
when the quiescent tears freeze hell
acknowledgement in grief, 
peace-less, in pieces, and spent,
we shelter in restless repose
any instant, silence shatters, life initiates
horror indefinite, or annihilated,
endure, deny, or rise
to live