alone
look down and do not wobble
nothing affects my balance
the secret is remembering
that even if I fall
beyond the flesh
is the holy and the hidden
nonetheless I drift further
from the possibility
pretend to exert control
over accident’s tide
fears drift
they pass --
a fine mist
in light wind
breath
tames
mind
© nan, 2015
[Note: Just putting some words together from The Sunday Whirl for some morning fun. Posting there and at the Pantry. The words: mist, fall, abyss, flesh, light, secret, holy, hidden, tide, pass, drift, and tames. I like this kind of stream of consciousness stuff . . . reminds me of one of my favorite Beatles tunes. Can you guess which one? Nothing's gonna change my world. (Or so I'd like to think.)]
17 comments:
I can't think of the tune but this poem certainly sings..skirting the edge of an abyss is no mean feat and should be applauded and admired
Powerful write :D :D
Even if one falls, there is 'something,' and that is a comfort at those moments. And when we are most afraid, remembering just to 'breathe' can do a lot to calm us indeed.
breathe, always breathe
watch those thoughts and let them go
balance balance balance
thanks for the poem
Randy
What a haunting song...we get so close to edge sometimes and gaze into that abyss...but your powerful ending words are what bring us back...fabulous poem!
The comfort in being there, balancing so close to the abyss, that even if you fall there is a future also in the fall... Works so well as an extensded metaphor.
lovely.
One drifts down the page dreamily.....a really lovely poem!
"beyond the flesh
is the holy and the hidden" absolutely and so beautifully put. This week we seem to be on the same track with our poems
You create both poetry and meaning from the random words.
Your ending reminded me of another song: 2AM "Just Breathe..." one of my favorites. And so very true. Taking time to breathe in slowly and blowing it softly out can change the way we see things and can give us the calm needed to continue,
Elizabeth
If only fears would pass away as a fine mist in a light wind. Beautifully expressed.
a very good take on the prompt words.
so that's how to walk away from the abyss : "breath tames mind"
liked your profile picture. mahjong tiles! i used to play that in the past. :)
Very well done. This feels like a journey that you've taken.
I think balance comes easier when it is not dwelled upon--breath and mindfulness being core.
I love this. And I completely agree; part of our minds' immense power is being able to control itself.
Wow ... like what you do when you "just put some words together"! Fine glue job here ;-) Bastet
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