New day

In the darkness
stumbling steps
on shadow feet

Merlot distractions
whispers sweetly
taking me away

I am changing
less & less asleep
different now than
when I began

I had sensed it,
approaching
a new day.

Reviews

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Aloha ohana! Your poem describes so well the transition-place we find ourselves in at watershed times in life. The move to the unknown...."I am changing...less and less sleep"- I am in that place now and your poem strikes such a true chord!

[Island Hippy]

Mahalo, love your comment! I hope the transition is smooth ohana x

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

U R So Welcome! Me-New York to Florida bit by bit. Right now am living in the state of Unsettlement! Thank you for your words my ohana Izzy.

[Island Hippy]

Oh big changes ohana! Hopefully the unsettlement becomes contentment soon

[Dr. YumnaKay]

"I am changing
less & less asleep
different now than
when I began"

I feel we change every day. As the day changes, so do we. Perhaps we're adaptable to the changes around us...
A new day brings hopes and positive vibes....

You say a lot in so few words. I like that.

[Island Hippy]

Aloha YumnaKay, we do even in the most subtle of shifting :) I wrote this reflecting on our current home and how I struggled to settle into life in Papua in the beginning, the social challenges were difficult and the continued civil unrest really stretched me. I'm glad I persevered though. Mahalo always for your time.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Well I can relate to that. I spent 13 years of my life in another city, only to have to settle in another city all of a sudden. The change of environment, people, everything was too much to take in at first. And I still miss my old place..
You're welcome. I enjoy your writes 😊

[Einstein Noodle]

"Merlot distractions " ..who has not felt them ...but its your closing that i especially like ..she picks herself up from the "grogs" and sets her feet towards the new day ... very courageous and responsible .. i think your poem hints of more .. but i do not ken between your lines ... but there is a lot going on there says i!
E.

[Island Hippy]

Mahalo Nui, this one is quite personal and harks to the challenge we faced intially coming to Bougainville. A challenge that became a blessing. Izzy

[Lorry]

Without darkness, how would we ever know we are in light? When there is no reason, we suffer, but the most beautiful feeling is when we notice that change within us and can actually see light at the end of the tunnel. Hope, optimism, purpose....reminds us that even the littlest flicker can become the brightest flame.
Beautifully captured.

[Island Hippy]

Aloha Nemo, I did not see this until now, again you write the most thoughtful comments. I appreciate your time very much.

[Lorry]

Ha, I'm guilty of that myself :)
No worries :)

[Papaya]

A mental metamorphosis of sorts maybe?
A new day and new perspective, feels like growth.
Nicely penned Izzy.

[Island Hippy]

I like the question you pose. An adjusting of attitudes, so yes. Mahalo Ana Papaya

[Papaya]

You're welcome Izzy.