Love this very descriptive write “Falling Upwards you caught my floating heart, the imagery is amazing! So sad the heartbreak that follows and hopefully time heals all wounds and you will learn to let your heart soar again.
This one reminded me of Helium by Sia. I suppose a little part of us never stops believing that there might be a chance to love again, regardless of the past heartaches, or perhaps humans are just made to be accident prone or something.
Posted 5 Years Ago
5 Years Ago
gosh, Yumna..i don't know what we would do if we had no hope at all....
thank you for your wo.. read moregosh, Yumna..i don't know what we would do if we had no hope at all....
thank you for your words,
j.
the idea of falling upward appeals to me no end.. I also admire the individual who perseveres or never gives up regardless of the hurt, knocks or damage sustained as a consequence of his or her previous falls and mistakes... N.
I love the images this one creates, one thinks of the Chinese wish lanterns, or hot air balloons, survivors tend to lose their nerve after a hard crash, one we are all familiar with eventually.
Originally from Bronx, NY, I live in Carbondale, Illinois...teach English at a community college and have been writing and publishing poetry since 1970. I am here to read for inspiration from other po.. more..