It Takes Time

doubt has taken me --

reached around my waist

            with rough hands,

and submerged my confidence

like an unattended buoy,

            lost at sea

 

 breathe

 

smooth pebbles rattle

inside of my head,

            finding no footing,

as I see the lip of Hades

looming like nightfall

on the edge of my horizon

 

stop

 

I pour a desert from my shoes,

            because

I have walked these shores

two thousand times before,

            and yet

my head tells me - keep searching -

when all I want is to feel again

 

 remember

 

the moon is filled to the brim

            with prayers,

waiting in line to be answered

- my turn will come if I hold the course -

            steady hands

make for a sturdy heart

Reviews

[kublakhan27]

Ah there's that guy from the underworld again, the most reclusive of gods and yet the most omnipresent...the waiting line of prayers is an indelible image here, the struggle to remain faithful and optimistic when doubt is so imposing...this feels like the plight of a writer to me, or the plight of this writer at least haha Wonderful work as always my friend :)

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

We always seem to see eye to eye on these things my friend...as I said, I think we share similarities :)

[kublakhan27]

I couldn't agree more :)

[Nkosana B Masuku]

"remember
the moon is filled to the brim
with prayers,
waiting in line to be answered
- my turn will come if I hold the
course -
steady hands
make for a sturdy heart" Beautiful words Sarah enjoyed the poem and its symbolism

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Thank you so much! :)

[Akshat♥]

" Breathe, stop and remember "
you have used these three words beautifully :)
It shows your writing skills :)
Yes,it takes time...
Wonderfully written piece dear :)
Keep writing!!

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Thank you so much...you know what's been going on as of late in my life, and today all i could muster was a write on "doubt"... I appreciate your words.

[Akshat♥]

Exactly i don't know...what is going on as of in your life..but i want you to smile and be happy always...try to be positive and ignore others if required :)
You are always welcome dear :) keep connected :)

[shallimarRose]

"remember

the moon is filled to the brim
with prayers,
waiting in line to be answered
- my turn will come if I hold the course -
steady hands
make for a sturdy heart"

I love the way you weave your poetry like fine cloth...This was a stellar piece once again.. xo Rose

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Thank you, Shallimar!

[Astro]

I truly love the fact that you are willing to express doubt in the form of poetry, for it is very brave and endearing to read the emotions of a pure soul. Someone who is willing to take chances even if the familiar feeling of disappointment looms above. Your courage is evident in your words and the vulnerabiliry that yoy express tugs at the heart strings of the reader. I truly hope your searching will be rewarded, and the sands will turn to fertile soil. A truly personal write that is easily felt by any reader who has known what it is to fall in love.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Thank you, my friend...I am glad you looked closely at this one. It was one of those days, and "doubt" was the only thing that would come to mind, but I always try to keep a shred of hope in there, you know? :)

[Astro]

That's good, and for someone with such a depth of perception, I'd imagine you capable of having hope more than I would envision you lacking in it.

[Frieda P]

Your poetry always come from such a deep place....

'my head tells me - keep searching -
when all I want is to feel again'

Always a constant battle, dueling heart and head.

Love 'pour the desert from shoes' what a heavy load to bear...like that you ended it on a high note, outstanding Friday.

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Thank you, Frieda...I'm glad you saw what you did in this one. My heart and head are constantly at odds, it seems...ugh.

[B-poet]

A work of clever & eloquent brilliance. Loved the written format with the separated stanzas distinguished by one word. Great work Girl Friday. A compelling write & read. :)

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Thank you so much, my friend.

[NA]

I am in awe at the way you write...it's so eloquent and beautiful..your words hold so much meaning, wonderfully done :) x

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

You humble me, and I'm not just saying that...really...I'm not the most confident person in the world (took me forever to even put together my first collection and start sending it out, and then when a publisher showed interest I was shocked, but it worked out!). Thank you so much!

[Anand Sehgal]

I loved the theme-wise cluster form :)

my turn will come if I hold the course........... brilliant :)

I pour a desert from my shoes,
because
I have walked these shores
two thousand times before,
and yet
my head tells me - keep searching - speechless :)

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Thank you so much, Anand...I'm glad you liked this one!