When everything had gone
I found I still had myself
the grand continent of me
still existed inside my skin.
in exchange
for possessions
I filled the space
with trees.
with trees.
I quickly discovered other truths
that sunlight glinting has its own rewards
and that things remain lost until they are found.
- Susannah Bec 2010
Linked to One Shot Wednesday at One Stop Poetry
25 comments:
susannah!
things remain lost until they are found... just loved this one!
Oh THIS is one powerful poem, Susannah. I so relate to, "when everything had gone I found I still had myself". Been there more than a few times. And, in the end, it is all we come with, and all we leave with. I love this poem!!!!!!! I especially love "I filled the space with trees."
Thanks Maya, it is good to see you. x
Sherry, I have been there too!
It is an empowering feeling once you understand that everything outside of you are 'extras and add ons' it takes away a lot of fear.
Thanks for visiting, it is always good to see you. x
Nobody can take that away from you. Nice write!
Thanks Eric. You are right about that. :-)
Such wisdom in your words.
Nice one Susannah.
Pamela
Thanks Pamela. :-)
Good to see you here.
Love this one.
Thanks very much Saadi. :-)
This is beautiful, Susannah.
(Been there too)
Sometimes the things we leave behind are worth so much less than that we have inside. I travel lightly now, it wasn't always the case. Possessions can be like Jacob Marley's chains, weigh a person down too much.
wise words..
stay blessed.
As you so eloquently state, no one can take "you" from yourself. This is such a poignant piece and I imagine written from sad experience. Stay strong.
Hi Paul, yes I agree that too many possesions can weigh you down. It pays to keep in mind that what is important is carried with you always.
Always good to see you. x
Jingle, thank you. You too.
zouxzoux, thanks very much for your visit and comment. It is good to see you.
"I took freedom in exchange for possessions..." i can relate to this line. what a beautiful poem!
Thanks Bing, good to see you. :-)
I love it! - freedom ... for possessions, ...infinite possibilities of darkness, sunlight has its own rewards. Yes, yes, and yes!
turtlememoir, thank you! So glad you identified with this.
Good to see you. :-)
Ah, soft words, lingering the created pictures, wonderful!
Thanks Micheala, good to see you. x
the grand continent of me
still existed inside my skin
This is indeed a good truth to learn after thinking you have nothing...
Joy-smart work, tempered by reality.
Back for another read.....I think this is one of my favorites of yours...........it is quite wonderful:)
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