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there is a place
i used to go
to reflect
upon my shortcomings
in hopes of learning how to be
a better me
in the winter
my soul shivered
shaking my thoughts loose
until they became meaningless as snowflakes
in the spring
wildflowers began to grow
between my thoughts
tickling all sense away
in the summer
the heat left nothing
but vapor trails of thoughts
behind my dazzled eyes
in the autumn
the trees pelted me with acorns
pummeling my thoughts
into a jumbled mass of confusion
i went again
and again
but never did i find
what i was seeking
so instead, this year
i am going to lean
into your embrace
and see myself
through the reflection
in your eyes
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artwork ~ “Wildflowers” John Henry Twachtman
{ public domain }
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this is my submission to ~
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Sweep Out the Old Year at POETRY JAM
prompt: Think about the year gone by – something left behind
thank you, Peggy!
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Carry on Tuesday #187 at Carry on Tuesday
prompt: the opening lines of The Beatles 1963 album track ‘There’s a Place’
“There is a place,
Where I can go”
{ use all or part }
thank you, Keith!
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Wonder Wednesday ~ Upon Reflection at Poets United
prompt: Reflection
thank you, Kim!
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Theme Thursday 3 January 2013 at Theme Thursday
prompt: Again
thank you, Mrsupole!
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i am also participating in ~
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Sounds like a workable plan, Dani…if you trust the other person who you reflect off of. Smiles.
that would be key, wouldn’t it? ♥
see through the reflection of your eyes….i really like that closure, contrasting what was before…it is still cool to have that place though…you never know…..
that’s true, but i think i like the embrace more. {smile} thanks for stopping by, Brian!
ahmm, searching for clarity…keep writing! NIce ebb and flow in this.
thank you, ReBelle! ♥ i appreciate your kind comment.
Very charming! I’m not sure it’s always wise! But makes for a very sweet love poem! k.
if the person loves us, how they see us wouldn’t necessarily be very accurate, would it? {smile} thanks for stopping by, Karin! ♥
I think that sounds like a great place to start the new year!
me, too! thanks for your visit and comment, Robyn! ♥
Hey honey! How are you? I can’t begin to explain how busy things are with me but that’s only a good thing! Been waxing lyrical on the poetry this week to eleviate exam and people related stress! Hope you’re well, having to chastise myself here for not getting in touch sooner /(
i know you’re busy, sweetheart! don’t chastise yourself! {unless you enjoy it} ;-D we’ll catch up one of these days. i’m barely online except to work on my blog. *Love* & *Hugs* ♥
Self-flaggelation has always been a ridiculously bad habit of mine! Maybe keeping in touch in comments is the way to go! Take care lovely xx
you too, sweetie! ♥ xo
so instead, this year
i am going to lean
into your embrace
and see myself
through the reflection
in your eyes… i think that’s a wonderful thing to do…
me, too! {smile} thanks for stopping by, claudia! ♥
Like your plan for the New Year, Dani! Stick with it ….
i think it’d be pretty easy to do. {smile} thanks for coming by, Helen! ♥
We all love “places” to go to…but the best place to be is here…wherever we are. And in a loved one’s arms.
i agree! thank you so much for your visit, Victoria. ♥
Sounds like a good idea to me–leave the place of confusion behind! I like the way this one flows.
thank you, Peggy! ♥ and thank you for the prompt!
Oh I love this – the very best place to see your reflection, in the eyes of someone who loves you. I really loved the springtime stanza, where the wildflowers grew between your thoughts.
thank you, Sherry! ♥ have a great weekend!
I sank into this one as I read it into my life, then listened to the song . . . I like its symmetry and its hope, and found the arms at the end were of God and spirit.
that’s a wonderful song, isn’t it? thank you very much for your visit and comment, Susan! ♥
” so instead, this year
i am going to lean
into your embrace
and see myself
through the reflection
in your eyes”—awesome! You’re truly romantic…:)
that’s me, for sure! thanks so much for your visit and kind comment! ♥
You are such a romantic! Delightful.
thank you, keith. yeah, i have to admit i am…. but then, so are you! {smile}
Profound and yet so clearly and simply cut.
that’s very kind of you to say! thank you! ♥
Dani, you actually gave me goosebumps with that ending :-) I love how you wandered through the seasons and how they affected your thoughts, very creative–especially enjoyed the wildflowers growing between and the snowflakes. Wonderful!
thank you, Sara! ♥ you’re very kind!
This is beautiful! Having one to lean on in times of need is such a great feeling…
it is, indeed! thank you very much for your visit and kind comment, dana! ♥
I loved how each season brought its own little calamity to the work! There is no perfect time to write or be inspired, but I think leaning into the embrace of a trusted companion is a GREAT way to be inspired! Lovely, Dani. Peace, Amy
http://sharplittlepencil.com/2013/01/11/zen-man/
thank you so much, Amy! ♥ always happy to see you!
OK give me the address and i’ll meet ya there………….
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Incredible imagery that tells a true story – I love this!
thank you so much, Annie! ♥ i really appreciate your visit and kind comment.
I really did picture you getting hit on the head by the acorns and then I was wondering why anyone would sit there and let the acorns fall on them even though I knew it was not so. I like all the different seasons and how you feel in each one. But I am not sure I would like to find myself within the arms of someone I love or that loves me. Although I am not sure if I can find myself anywhere. I think I am just one of those lost souls.
Thanks for sharing such a wonderful poem here at Theme Thursday. I hope you are having a fantastic weekend.
God bless.
i might be silly enough to just sit there! {smile} thank you so very much for all of the wonderful prompts you do, mrsupole! ♥ and for your kind comments! have a wonderful week.