Not alone

Not alone

 

 

Like block shaped wheels our lives stumble at the chapters we write

Corners seem dark and teeming with doubt,

alleyways call in echoes of our name,

as if tempting us to crawl when we cannot walk

 

“Fear begins the parade at our fragile hearts”

 

Shades are drawn and slotted with eyes watching,

voices ring the halls of the buildings looming large,

rumors of pointed fingers find our ears in colander fashion,

dripping fear at our feet

 

“Waves conduct sound, crashing vividly as we hear”

 

We cry,

hoping these tears will somehow wash the pain,

fill the gutters and move out to sea,

casting waves upon unsuspecting shores

 

“Wishes…more waste than want…at least of these eyes”

 

When of the shadows a touch,

softly at first, then strong upon our shoulders fall…

comfort leaps to our hearts in sing song praise,

wishes become goals and finish line adventures

 

“What is this light, soft yet sure, found within”

 

We are not alone, darkness hints at light

and butterflies fill our air with prism’d colors and soft breezes

collecting on our damp cheeks and drying the aftermath

of our understanding of reality

 

“Dreams of these nightmares fade into happiness”

 

We find footprints in the dirt…two which are not our own,

closely, yet affectionately following our way and bringing direction

to our dreams, yet the nightmares still flourish

but we do not feel so alone

 

“Fences built may keep us in yet… may keep us out”

 

For this hand, from a distance,

climbing mountains and fording rivers

leads our hearts to the safety of love just beyond the bricked wall,

the ivy covered monolith, the chain link disaster

which once stood locked

 

“Finding that a breath may exhale peace…again”

 

Now stands open of the arbor of hibiscus

blooms and teapot pourings fore our eyes…open and hopeful of the coming truth

once lost beyond our dreams…and we breathe

for it feels right to breathe while standing in the darkness…not alone

 

 

 

Reviews

[Emily B]

how many times have i wandered desolately alone? never realizing that there was someone so close . . .

your words are beautiful

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Emily.

[Brett Pritchard]

Beautiful words as always Jack, displaying nicely your ever present ability to depict hugely complex emotions and ideas in a concise yet passionate way.

Well done

BP

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Brett. I appreciate you always kind words.

[s y e]

Hi Jackomantic,

I loved this write, you have some really powerful lines. You've said so much but kept to the point, it's amazing.

Awesome

~ New Doll Girl

[Jack...]

Thank you me sweet little friend. How was your holiday?

[s y e]

It's great thanks, still here. Another 6 days and it's my birthday! Never want to leave, haha.

[one sky]

Nice imagery, Jack. You just made a total description of it all...not being alone.

Great poem!

[Jack...]

Thank you very much Margaux, I appreciate your kind words.

[Astro]

Wow, that is a great poem. There is so much being said, yet you've found a way to keep to your central theme throughout. Your voice and life experiences shine through, your metaphor and descriptions. Great one Jack.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend

[Keith]

Great poem, love those images.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Keith

[Baby Ricochet]

Awesome poem jack. Some great lines

[Jack...]

Thank you so much sir.

[TL Boehm]

This is lovely. I keep hoping for the updraft like this. I keep hoping.

[Jack...]

Tammy, your smile always makes my heart sing. Thank you so much for being my friend. I appreciate your sweet comments always.

[Kwiksie Ifediora]

Oh beautiful, beautiful! A refreshingly edifying piece full of encouragement and hope.

“Dreams of these nightmares fade into happiness”

We find footprints in the dirt…two which are not our own,

closely, yet affectionately following our way and bringing direction

to our dreams, yet the nightmares still flourish

but we do not feel so alone."

Oh yes indeed, puts the heart greatly at ease to know that no matter what we might face, we'll still be held and helped to hold it together, all thanks to His amazing grace.
Believe me when i say: "I love your work." :)

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much my friend. do truly appreciate your kind words.

[Pryde Foltz]

A much needed piece of hope and love. Lots of lovely imagery, too. Thanks Jack.

[Jack...]

Pryde, I appreciate your kind words.