For all that can't be seen

A poem I'd written in response to a prompt: "write something that is inspired by what you can't see". A more positive piece coming in to the New Year.

For all that can't be seen

With the gift of vision we've been given

Does not simply mean

It is not within the plane of existence

Earth's guarantee of gravity

Nature's reminder of mortality

Life's search for vitality.

Not to be seen and rarely acknowledged

Though they inspire our reality

Just like our favourite songs

And knowing the rights from wrongs

How we feel when the sun sets

Or when we realise our regrets

All intangible

Impossible to touch

Yet their impact

Creates and inner rush

For they remind us

That we are living

And in ourselves we trust

Chances for new beginnings

Chances to be forgiving

To be forgiven

And passions that keep us driven

You see, we don't have to see

In order to be

Living a life so completely.

So put your hand to your chest

Feel what's beating beneath

That how we know

That's what lets us breathe

Hold onto that feeling

In all parts of your being

And from there you will see

The joy that is living

Reviews

[Chris]

"Yet their impact
Creates and inner rush" - an?

An interesting prompt... I do believe that most writers find a white page very, very intimidating. But personally, I find most prompts actually limiting or a distraction as to why I sat at the desk or table to begin with. We - you and I - have something we wish to express; something we FEEL should be shared that will enhance our and others understanding of existence, reality, perceptions, or even "none of the above". Prompts serve as another person's directions of what needs be our own thought flows. I'm open to any discussion.

[Emily Rose]

Hey Chris!
It is supposed to be 'an' not 'and'. Thank you for picking up on that!
I'd love to know what you do when you feel the urge to write but you don't know how or where to start. Have you got any tips?
Thank you for your comment!

[schlanks]

Thanks for sharing. Reading this made me feel a little better as I try to pull myself out of post-covid brain fog. A lovely reminder that these things that can't be seen aren't going anywhere even when we don't properly acknowledge them.

[Emily Rose]

I agree! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[willweb]

I found this piece to be pretty positive in itself. Nothing negative at all about what you have stated unless there is something between the line that "can't be seen." Nicely done

[Emily Rose]

Thank you so much!