The Perilous Journey of Hope

There is a certain beauty in pain,
a smooth bleakness that reaches far
into the horizon where it slices,
without malice, into the setting sun.

Cold winds howl, but in its lulls
I hear the susurrus‎ of a warm whisper
wafting on the currents of despair.
Is it possible for hope frozen to thaw

only to disappear into nature, but longing
to be found by frostbitten fingertips
deft enough to scrape away at the ice?
The pace painful, glacial and determined.

An aurora dances and writhes across the sky
as an ardent heart takes its first beat in a century.
And in a place where life was once unlivable I crawl out
of my tombed chasm and blink in confusion and wonder.

Reviews

[therisa]

Given the bitter cold winter, this year, the usage of ice and glacier seems appropriate, as metaphors, for hope's journey. If one is able to persist and push forward, in what they seek.

[icelandicblue]

Thanks so much therisa. Some things are worth fighting for I think.

[therisa]

Your welcome, Icelandicblue, and totally agree, with you, a 100%.

[NeiL ArandA]

You used ice as a metaphor to describe and compare something as a lesson to learn. Or it appears that your caught up or in suspended animation and longing to break the ice or bounce back from the worst snow frozen glacier . And its starts to thaw ...spring finally comes and hope if near ... :)

[icelandicblue]

Thank you and yes, hope is near despite the ice. I appreciate you reading and commenting on the poem.

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Wonderful. The imagery here is very strong and vivid. An interesting read for sure! The title drew me in and I'm glad I read this piece, it reminds me of my time spent in Finland and it really kindled my longing to explore other Nordic countries. This poem definitely left it's mark on me!

[icelandicblue]

I appreciate your comment Nathaniel. I am enamored by the places of midnight sun and fire and ice.read moreI appreciate your comment Nathaniel. I am enamored by the places of midnight sun and fire and ice.
Thank you for reading.

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

Wow, that was powerful. You have so many brilliant lines in this piece. Awesome write!

[icelandicblue]

Thank you ph I appreciate it.

[Ruth]

There is such a renewal process here, you inspire me and I always find such quality within your poetry, superb! x

[icelandicblue]

Thanks Poppy, I always appreciate your comments.

[s y e]

// Cold winds howl, but in its lulls
I hear the susurrus‎ of a warm whisper
wafting on the currents of despair. //

This is beautiful, Anne - We go through so much in life; ups and downs filled with disappointments but we always seem to have hope.

Flip flops & all that jazz you too!

[icelandicblue]

Thank you for such a lovely reply.

[Pryde Foltz]

An aurora dances and writhes across the sky
as an ardent heart takes its first beat in a century.
And in a place where life was once unlivable I crawl out
of my tombed chasm and blink in confusion and wonder.

After every winter, there is rebirth. Great write.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you Pryde. I appreciate your words.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i love this.

we can dig out of the pain ...but the frostbite gives us the scars from trying...the heart does not thaw out easily...either ours that suffered the pain of a cold relationship or the heart of that person who froze us out.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you jacob and I agree those scars are lasting.

[Frieda P]

This is gorgeous Anne, it really resonated within me, it is such a perilous journey, we have so many ups and downs, and disappointments, but we still hold on to hope, human nature I guess, you wrote it brilliantly! Going right into my favorites as a reminder...toot sweet!

[icelandicblue]

Thanks Frieda- always honored when you like one of my poems!

[Frieda P]

Always my pleasure Anne!

[♔ CrownedDevil &#..]

Amazing write Icelandicblie!


Kaze~

[icelandicblue]

Thank you so much Kaze.

[♔ CrownedDevil ☾]

Your welcome. :)