Sunday, February 5, 2012

Exhale :Written for GBE2 WEEK #38 (2-5-12 to 2-11-12): Upset






You heaved a sigh of despair
all the weight of the world on you.
Although darkness crawls
out of the pit of your soul
no need to be upset
waste no time for trivialities.
Listen to the  universe breathing
and watch the stars in awe
like jewels hanging by a thread
on the sky’s seamless face.


In this world twirling
as fast as a spinning top 
my story is not unheard of
yours is not something new.
Each of us goes through something
someone has already gone through.
What makes you think you can’t get through this all?
The lake is filled with all the the tears of our forefathers
but doesn’t it all just evaporate into scents
that we may not drown from our own tears.


Hold on tight,don’t be blown over
by the gushing winds and stormy weather
one fine day
the tempest will also abate of her anger
life’s relentless battering will also subside
before you knew it
today is already the tomorrow
you once was dreading to meet.
But you, you  mighty one
shall remain standing still.






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24 comments:

  1. "my story is not unheard of
    yours is not something new.
    Each of us goes through something
    someone has already gone through."

    If only we could each remember this. Just lovely. Nicely done. ♥

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    1. Lol! Thank you so much Jo! You make my heart sing! <3!!!

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  2. intensely beautiful- love the imagery and ~truth~

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  3. Ruz! This gorgeous and compelling piece enveloped me in its power. I simply love it!

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    1. Thanks Leeza! Always appreciate your visit :D

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  4. Feeling each and every eloquent word. I do so relate. You have certainly captured the feeling in such a wonderful way.
    -barb k

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    1. Thanks Barb. The inspiration behind this poem was my 80-year old Mom (ex-hubby's mom). Wrote it in my native tongue few weeks ago and tried translating it in English yesterday. It came out differently,better I think but the message is still intact.

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  5. Superb! I love the way you express yourself and the message here, delivered so beautifully, was wonderful.

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    1. Thanks Elizabeth! Honored to receive such a big compliment from our group leader! :D

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  6. are you the musician with the kilt constrained in the trunk?..broke loose and scared the "others" as they observe death and then all get baptized and well..dang..that was one long JUMP to end with a pat on his butt....

    lol....great write too! my favorite line is 7..LOVE doing this

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    1. Thanks for a generous compliment Brenda :D Great to see u here!

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  7. Wow--this was just excellent. I read it several times. I will again. Puts my post to shame this week!! LOL. Cheers, Jenn
    http://www.wine-n-chat.com

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    1. Thanks Jenn! I feel this one needs a lot of editing still but I posted it anyway. Your post actually complemented this post! It's like this was made as a reply to yours :D I'll be looking for your next attempts on poetry :D

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  8. WOW, this was beautifully written. All I can say is WOW!!

    Kathy
    http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks Kathy! Enjoyed reading your post as well last week -just commented on it today- and I look forward to reading yours this week if u r posting too :D

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  9. Lovely words of comfort and encouragement against this week's topic. I also love the lines that Jo quoted. And the picture complements it beautifully. Great job.

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    1. Thanks for the kind and encouraging words Elaine :D

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  10. Beautiful sentiments beautifully written.

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    1. Thank you so much Paula :D I hope to see u again:D

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