The Ribbon I Wear In My Hair

The world has swallowed me whole
and I cannot find a torch nor
feel the light that once saturated
my childhood.

What is courage when there is
nothing to lose? This journey
through the badlands has rubbed
the downy softness from hope's
feather while the nub of it rests
between my ribs.

I am riddled with life,
a burdensome load that shifts
precipitously.

I must adjust my footing with care.

Decisions,
like minefields, can have
cataclysmic consequences.

Yet, during moments
of crisp air and laughter
a luminosity appears behind
the darkness.  This halo
beckons and reminds me
that the real gift
is the ribbon wound around it all
that I choose to wear in my hair.

Reviews

[Jack...]

Indeed, life is surrounded in a beautiful array of colorful ribbons, if we look we will find them waiting for us. Very nicely done, I like the thoughts portrayed in this poem, the journey and the steps that lead us to open our eyes and rejoice in what we have.

[icelandicblue]

Jack,

I thank you for your lovely comment.

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

I must adjust my footing with care.
Decisions,
like minefields, can have
cataclysmic consequences.

I love the above lines it convey strong message. Great write!

[icelandicblue]

Thank you- it is true we must watch our steps.

[quinfinn]

be careful where you wear that ribbon, it may choke you. awesome write here, i feel it. maybe you should shop for your accessories elsewhere? don't mind me, i am an outspoken dreamer. terrific write!

[icelandicblue]

Ha! Well Isadora Duncan was strangled by her scarf so I will be sure to be careful. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem.

[quinfinn]

muchly!

[R. L. Ives]

When those moments happen we have to grab hold and hang on to them. Seems they are precious few and getting farther between.

I like the way you show that hopelessness doesn't have to consume us. There is a light than can bring hope back.

[icelandicblue]

Thanks R.L. it's not always easy but it's necessary to maintain your sanity.

[Frieda P]

Ahh the sweet moments, and the simplest things can remind us of the larger picture sometimes....

'the downy softness from hope's feathers'!!!

Love that line....!

[icelandicblue]

Thanks Frieda. Sometimes we forget those moments and we must stop and try to remember.

[once in love]

what a very strong and bold statement poem. absolutely perfect!

[icelandicblue]

Thank you so much for your heartfelt review.

[once in love]

:) you are welcome