well, it’s alright…
{reverb11 – day 27}
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Everything is going to be okay.
What is one thing, a sign if you will, that has shown you
that things will be just fine in 2012?
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there will be first sips of tea each morning
birds will sing because they can
time will win another round
but when it tries to sucker punch me (again)
i will duck and smile
there will be books that transport me to places unknown
socks to sort and papers to file
somewhere, babies will be smiling
and discovering their toes
loss will settle in and wait to take its turn
tears will map out new courses on old cheeks
giggles will become guffaws
sniffles will become colds
pain will become scars
basements will flood and faucets will drip
the mockingbird will pretend
and i will let him make me believe
(again)
i will run my way to a place i’ve never been
words will be written that mean everything and nothing
trees will blossom and leaves will fall
seeds will form
hands will be held
the moon will call my name
i will open my eyes on new wonders
every day
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December 27th, 2011 at 10:39 am
Marvelous. It’s so good, I couldn’t hope to top it or even come close…
December 27th, 2011 at 10:47 am
Yes, the good, the bad; all okay; all a miracle just to be part of it, as long as that mockingbird is there in the winterberry to remind us. 2012 will be much more than okay when you are here writing love letters to us.
December 27th, 2011 at 11:39 am
those damn sniffles to colds thing….that’s me today 🙁
but hey, i want the moon to carry my name, too 🙂
xo
December 27th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
I love how you can do this. Put into words what is in your heart. It’s such a gift and I know that I’ve stated that before, but I do tend to repeat myself.
When things aren’t good, I found a mantra that seems to calm me. “All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well.”
December 27th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
dropping by, knowing that your wisdom will shine through in deeply delicious words and photos . . . that’s my sign that everything will be just fine in 2012.
December 27th, 2011 at 3:32 pm
I am an optimistic person, so I believe in opening my eyes to new wonders despite all the challenges and disappointments. I connected with the details of your poem…Wishing you Happy Holidays and Cheers for the New Year ~
December 27th, 2011 at 3:55 pm
One thing is for certain…things will become wjatever they are intended too. With my 2011 being so turbulent…I look forward to continuous healing in 2012. I wish you much love and peace…as well
December 27th, 2011 at 4:24 pm
some good some bad will come…i think though your perspective will be what will carry it through for you…smiles. i hope that you have an amazing new year…
December 27th, 2011 at 5:19 pm
A great poem, a kind of “gratitude list” in advance.
December 27th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
like Jenyfer my 2011 was turbulent. I welcome it’s end. And look forward to a clean slate for the coming year. Everything IS going to be OK !
I can start anew. And stretch myself.
December 27th, 2011 at 5:52 pm
Yes, I do believe you’ve not only shown yourself that everything’s okay, but you’ve also shown us that everything will be okay. I’m moved to tears by your words.
December 27th, 2011 at 6:40 pm
This is a great one: “loss will settle in and wait to take its turn”
December 27th, 2011 at 7:41 pm
Take the good with the bad and try to find a sliver lining in the bad as well. It will come whether we like it or not. Just hopefully not a whole lot…haha
December 27th, 2011 at 7:47 pm
My morning coffee, a notebook, and a pen that works. If I can have that, I can handle anything! I am dedicating 2012 to my muse, and can’t wait to see where I end up! 🙂 A wonderful share
December 27th, 2011 at 8:32 pm
beautiful, thank you for that
December 27th, 2011 at 9:01 pm
i slowed down and read this, each line was an ingredient in a magic potion. “i will run my way to a place i’ve never been”, however, just stopped me. my god.
i will wave as you pass by.
December 29th, 2011 at 2:12 am
Yes every day is a new begining of life that is beautiful… I loved your lines…
‘i will run my way to a place i’ve never been
words will be written that mean everything and nothing’
Thanks for sharing.. happy New year…
Shashi
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
http://shadowdancingwithmind.blogspot.com/2011/12/whisper-no-one-is-there-in-living-haiku.html
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December 29th, 2011 at 1:50 pm
So much truth here. Yes – it’s all going to be imperfectly okay!
December 29th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
A pray, a plea and a vision. A wonderful belief and lense for viewing each new day.
December 29th, 2011 at 5:53 pm
thanks for such a hopeful share:)
-Jen
January 24th, 2012 at 3:23 am
You are to be savoured. I want to read you in small pieces so I can absorb and retain the imagery that is swimming in my head right now.
Thank you for this beauty that you share.
January 26th, 2012 at 12:51 am
the duck and smile made me smile.
🙂