I have taken a month's pause in writing a weekly blog entry to focus on some pressing priorities as well as take some needed R&R. Below is a poem written during my break. It is good to be back.
FIRE OR WATER?
Fire burns. Water drowns.
Fire heats the heart.
Water buoys the soul.
Fire brings energy.
Water brings calm.
Fire has potential for healing and destruction.
Water does too.
Today I choose water.
I am at a lake and
the sound of the waves lapping against the shore
heals my “not know where I am going” soul.
I accept the undercurrent of feelings beneath
and am blanketed in the calming of
the lap, lap, lapping of waves on land.
Glad you are back Deborah! We all need some time to regroup our thinking and our life sometimes. At least you continued to write and ponder life with your words. I hope you are able continue the calm of the lapping waters.
ReplyDeleteDeborah, your poem is very meaningful! It reminds me of my word for year: irrigate. Being by the water irrigates my soul. I am glad it is doing that for you as well.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you are back...I love the contrast of fire and water...I actually love both, but didn't feel like I got enough water this summer...I love the lap,lap lapping :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. It's clear your mind was thinking like a writer even when you were taking a break! The power of water to heal the soul and empower the mind is why I head to the beach every chance I get!
ReplyDeleteYes, I love the sound of water as Jaana said, water irrigating the soul! There is something about the sound relaxing the mind. Thanks for sharing and glad you're back slicing.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you back, Deborah, & I see you were writing while you were gone, & seemingly just for your own pleasure-good for the soul! Fire this summer has not been a good thing again in Colorado, although it can be good in other ways. I've been to the beach with my family-can't get that 'wave action' out of my head! Thanks for the thoughtful poem.
ReplyDeleteI always choose water over fire. I have a fear of fire from my childhood. Love the lapping of the waves. I want to float away on your words.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that your soul is here, and I, too, love that "lap, lap, lapping of waves on land." Welcome back.
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