finding grace

My generous hands

forgot how to pray.

I watched the butterfly

rise on strong winds

hoping that in the opening

and closing

of her silent wings

I might remember.

 

My heart is vacant.

The words all wandered off

and I've been searching-

for what

I can't name.

Hands wide open

and waiting.

 

My knees tremble-

ache-to please again.

But my hands won't remember

and the words won't come back.

Reviews

[Phill Oz O'fee]

The beautiful energy of ‘Grace’ is available to each and every one of us, regardless of whether you believe it or not! The mere existence of your being will acknowledge the signs all around you. Very interesting, poignant and self examining write … :-)

[TL Boehm]

this is achingly beautiful and resonant.

[Bertie]

You've linked wonderfully the idea of searching for God in nature, the poem is concise and I feel that there is a real journey, even if the goal of that journey is not yet reached...
A poignant poem... Well done !

[emmajoy]

There's a trembling heart here, wrapped in thoughtful words. You astound me in the gentlest ways, Emily, you always turn searching thoughts into answers just by writing. There's a sadness here which, I hope by now, has flown away never to appear again .. but your butterfly will always come back, because ...

[Tomás Ó C..]

Sometimes watching and appreciating nature is one of the best ways to pray....

[Poeticadia]

A beautiful and poignant image... perfect for the poem's search for the way back in to prayer. Wonderful!

[fargone]

a wonderful write, emily. and i'm sure the words never leave. sometimes they may hide for a while until our minds can find them and taste their meaning again. excellent :)

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

I have felt this emptiness myself quite a few times. They say it is when we feel we have walked beyond the sight of our higher power, but I don't think we ever do. We are never alone. Beautiful poem

[Chris Smith Welshpoetcs]

You have a talent with words.

[Shelia]

Your poems are delightful, to the point and very easy to read.