Not seen but still real

The extravagance of moments gone running into a stream of gold- those continuing into future realities.

Not seen but still real

 

Light casts a shadow and is caught.

Shade ponders our impermanence.

We may feel inadequate as a shadow.

Light and dark push against one another.

Contrasts need tension to be real.

We are shades within this life palette.

Wake up call, be aware, appreciate

Any opportunity to leave our mark,

Any shadow in this world.

Are we light or are we a shadow?

Sometimes just being a shadow,

A witness to another’s light is enough.

In this cycle of repeated opportunities

We walk and struggle through rooms,

Through seasons of light and shadow.

For now, till then.

Oh, the tremendous blessing of struggle.

We are alive to cry, to exalt in these times

Of light and dark, of life.

Let us ponder this year not yet known.

We have lived, we live still.

Author's Note

How do we feel about the future- for we cannot control all things in life. What, how, who do we depend?

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i am so glad for another year....feel blessed to still be around...
yes, and i love the line "contrasts need tensions to be real"
and to see another's light and to be another's light...that is what life is all about.
beautiful write this one is.
j.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Hi Jacob. Love to receive your input here. Yes every day we live is a another to learn and think and just be. Your phrase, "see another's light and to be another's light..." is a very packed thought. Our days our jammed with the influences between our personal lives and that of family and freind's as well. We really are not isolated all though we may try to be sometimes. Thanks for the reminder.
Bless you!
Kathy

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

Poetically explained and expressed, Kathy. I like the comparisons between lights and shadows. The future is hiding behind the eyes of the present. But we must do the best we can. Tyfs!!!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Cyprian Van Dyke,
Oh yea, the future is mystery and that is where we live.Thank you for reviewing and for sharing.
Kathy

[Neville]

You ask such valid and important questions here and true & you do so most eloquently ….. Bless you Kathy Van Kurin dear friend and fine poet.....Neville

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Heh Neville,
I wonder how the weather is in your area, we have been having a pretty warm winter here in Pacific Northwest-Oregon. Earliest daffodils are blooming but it ussually freezes good right before Spring. I wish you good and a sprinkling of inspiration which always helps.
Kathy

[Neville]

We have crocus, snow drops, daffodils and primroses.. we are also experiencing one of the worst storms for around ten years.... Bless ya and take care KVK … N

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks Neville with the commonality and differences all of a sudden the world seems a little smaller. See you next time
Kathy

[Neville]

I'm only just around the corner Kathy.. pop in anytime.. Neville

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

An endearing piece, that relaxes the reader and provokes at the same time, when will we see others in a positive light, well done, good read.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thomas Fizgerald,
Thank you for your input. It is so nice to see a thoughtful bit of words and the person behind it.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked the movement of thought and the logic in the words dear Kathy.
"Let us ponder this year not yet known.
We have lived, we live still."
I agree, new day, new opportunities. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks so much Coyote your kindness is so apparent. I agree we have opportunities to be thankful to learn, to live until our last days. Precious are our days. Bless you . Kathy

[Coyote Poetry]

Always my pleasure to read your work and you are welcome Kathy.

[Fran Marie]

No one knows the future..so true
however;we must strive to shine
our light and spread that special
joy in a positive way..being a kind
and helping soul and helping out
where we can..we need to keep
it real..beautiful inspiring piece
dear Kathy..as always..

May you have many blessings
In 2020..dear friend

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Fran Marie,
Thank you so much for the reminder in your review to stay positive, shining some light and helping as we can. You've said so much and it is such a good reminder. What's best is it is possible. Bless you and your kindness as we are now into our first steps of the new year-2020.
Kathy

[Fran Marie]

you're quite welcome

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kathy... I think of the "tension" on a sewing machine...
it has to be set perfectly, or it cannot create the fine stitches
that we need. So it is in life, our "tension" needs to be set perfectly,
to be able to help others and ourselves. Bless You and keep you in
His care. truly, Pat

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Paricia Wedel,
Yes tension, the balance of life..like a leaf floating upon water's surface just so. I like your thoughts above and gave them a 'pondering.' It's nice that you would share your own insights. It always means a lot to me. There is so much to learn in this life I think.
Blessings to you too dear lady!
Kathy

[KT-B]

Love this, beautifully written and thought provoking - great job Kathy - hoping 2020 is full of creativity and fun - KT-B

[Kathy Van Kurin]

KT-B,
Yes we all are in the beginning of our own personal New year. Life is always streaming along and oh, the adventure as we move forward.
Thanks much for your review.
Kathy

[Kent Rawski]

And as we wind on down the road our shadows taller than our soul there's a lady we all know that shines white light and wants to show how everything still turns to gold

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Kent Rawski,
You are kind in your view. I think that you have a gift in how you encourage. Life is hard and sometimes a little sweetness is just enough to keep one going and trying. Bless you so much!
Kathy

[Kent Rawski]

Interesting poem that I found interesting the premise that what may be may be our demise,certain parts i felt sharply defined this
Shade ponders our impermanance
For now til then. Are lines that speak stoutly. Very good writing
So its the living between the lines that counts

[Kent Rawski]

Wanted to add good reviews you has certainly struck a nerve very poetic poem

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Kent Rawski,
To live in faith that the past was as real as now. Time holds our 'impermanence.' This is where we learn, where we try, toil and cry our way through this wonderful panorama called life.
Thanks much for your thoughts and feedback. It is so helpful to me to hear.
Kathy

[Tabby Mac]

Ooooooooo! This is different!!! I’ve not read this kind of a piece from you before. I LIKE IT! I have read this over and over. I love the palette visual but one line that stands out to me:
Sometimes just being a shadow,
A witness to another’s light is enough.
All the lines are amazing! This line is jam packed with ponder. It’s like chewing on a piece of meat! I will have to shelf this one so I can savor all the goodness out of it. I’m just sorry i haven’t stopped by Sooner!
Love this one!
Tabby

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Tabby Mac
Thank you so much for your inspiring and edifying response. It's really nice! Here we are over half way through the first month of 2020. It seems strange to me but i think I feel that way at the beginning of each new year. It is good to feel the contrasts of life and to experience these nuances with others. Dark and light.
Thanks again so much!
Kathy