The amazing poet, professor Kaveh Akbar stated: "Writing is how I make sense of the world". There is so much to be concered about these days. Politics, environment, illness, and loss are daily concerns on the news. Beyond those heavy topics, I ponder navigating my reality.
Some days the rain takes me to a place of sorrow and loss so I wait for glorious streams of sunshine to flood the sky. The sun is my benefactor. It starts my day with summer beauty and streams peaceful vibes. But I am not the only one that feels this way. See the short video, "Good Question: Why does the sun make us happy?"
Today, I shall open my eyes to the beauty of the sky and let positive thoughts filter through (even though thunderous rainstorms came through all day). I send out my letter to heaven above with continued hope that the summer season renews my spirit.
I am so sorry to read about your husband's passing. Please accept our condolences. Writing helps us in so many different ways. Your poem expresses your feelings. Take care .
ReplyDeleteThank you for your condolences, Lakshmi. Writing is my go-to way to remind me to spill out my thoughts and write. Thanks for joinig me here.
DeleteCarol, loss just stings and that pain lingers on. I'm so sorry about your husband. I, too, know the healing powers of writing and the way the raw emotion comes out through the pen onto the paper. I like the way your second line mentions the circle of life, and the beginning and ending lines are circular as well. Hugs, friend!
ReplyDeleteYour poem reminds us that the circle of life has many paths, both experienced and hoped for.
ReplyDeleteCarol, writing does give us a way to work through our sorrows as well as our joys. When sunlight breaks through the dark clouds it gives us that ray of hope that lets us know that even when things seem unbearable there is that light that guides us and leads us on. May you always find a bit of sunlight even on those dark days. Bob
ReplyDeleteBob, the way you format your comments is always soothing and inspirational. The sunlight broke through the dark clouds today letting hope find its home today as I compose my Spiritual Journey blog post. Many thanks, friend.
DeleteLike the other commenters, My deep sympathy on your loss. It sounds too early. I appreciate your take on the sun, its renewal each day, its presence even when covered by a stormy sky. And i ove the idea of an envelope poem, “sent off.” Yours is lovely, bookended by a reassuring line.
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