Endings and Beginnings

These were actually written at different times in my writing journal. When I read through them I realized how they go together and represent a healing journey. I put them together for the first time

Journey of Endings and Beginnings

 

Part 1

 

No one seems to notice the fade

There is a subtleness to its rise and fall

And the mere droop

Does not cause for much attention

In fact, it appears to be overlooked, ignored

As if its fading has made it invisible

 

Part 2

 

In the silent space a memory has sound

It echoes of lighter moments

Of youth

Of confidence

Of belonging

In the silent space a future has no sound

The notes are stopped as if frozen

Then dropped and cracked

They lay

Listening to a memory

 

Part 3

 

The present nudges it awake

As a slow thawing begins

It no longer lies frozen

Finding itself slipping along

With the rush of melting liquid

Propelled forward

Cold and uncertain

Yet mostly curious

As it senses warmth ahead

And relaxes into the ride

Grateful to be unlocked

To have awareness once again stirred

 

Part 4

 

The rush of movement

Takes on an exhilarating feel

Moving, swirling

At a speed that revives

Every lost feeling

Every forgotten emotion

Every numbed need

Nerves tingle with a tender pain

Mingling with the joy of expanse

Spreading, opening, embracing

The pulse of new life

 

The movement slows

But doesn’t stop

A breath is drawn

A long exhale

As a steady rhythm

Replaces the rush

Beauty infuses with winks of the sacred

Touching the edge of

Something beyond

 

Awake, alive, aware

No longer controlled

Now moving at will

It notices the contrasts around it

Vivid opposites

Existing with purpose

Humming with peace

And it realizes

It is home

Reviews

[Dennis Wolf]

I have absolutely loved your way of describing this journey... Which I imagine didn't happen in the span of a few weeks.

Yes, it is clear that the pieces were written at different times.

As with anything else, the more practice and experience you have... The more refined your writing is.

Thank you for sharing with us, it was refreshing and inspiring experience, real and relatable.

[Elaine]

Dennis, thank you so much for taking time to read these and offer your thoughts and helpful review. I appreciate the encouragement as well!

[Dennis Wolf]

No problem there.

[Ken e Bujold]

a terrific journey through the grief process with the uplifting conclusion of coming out on the far side renewed and strengthened by the journey

congrats Elaine

[Elaine]

Thank you Ken. It was fun to see that they were separate writings and when reading through my journal which is where I often "throw" my thoughts, often in poem like ways, that it represented such healing. I hadn't meant for them to be continuous.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are correct dear Elaine.
"No one seems to notice the fade
There is a subtleness to its rise and fall"
I loved the poetry. I started to do mini-poetry adding up to one meaning last year. Each poem gain strength leading to the positive ending. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Elaine]

Thank you for reading through it and for your comments. I appreciate it :)

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Elaine.