Equilibrium

we all need balance in our lives

cling to your emotional hurts

as though life depends on them

at your loving heart's peril

for nothing will be gained but

misery within your own fragile

harbour walls

far better those hurts recede with 

ebb and flow of season's tides

let them wash away, let them play

in a bay of happiness with dolphins

let them walk on a pebbled beach

within reach of sunset cafe

where a pumpkin latte served with

dark chocolate almonds can lift

the heaviest of doldrum spirits

or alternatively build a fire in 

your mind's eye, let them burn

let the ashes of your misery

whirl with the wind of freedom

dust to dust, let them be gone

so the song of you shall be

cleansed and inner peace restored

amen

Reviews

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Emotional clings are something which hold us back.... So we must wash away for pure thought or burn it.... Either way out a letting go..... Nice one

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for your encouragement. It means a great deal Dreamer Sima.

Chris

[.]

My pleasure!

[barleygirl]

Many times a poet will prescribe some curative, but without the added benefit of SHOWING how that can look. People who are entrenched in negativity often can't visualize what we have trained ourselves to see. That's why it's great for you to put this prescription into view & into action, so a person can be inspired to make a plan. Being happy doesn't happen by accident. We need to take steps to nurture a healthy state of mind! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Margie, thank you so much for your encouraging review. We are indeed all responsible for trying to ensure our mental health is nurtured. We have to grow our own happiness.

Chris

[iliOZ]

i didn't realize this poem of yours was a pray until i saw the word amen

however i'll keep fighting my demons without a god
loved it!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. Please accept my apologies for the delay in thanking you for your visit.

Chris

[Cassie]

Good advise, building a fire will work just fine for me

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Cassie. Keep that smile wide.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

yep ... feel them ... own them .. let go ... ride it out Cowboys and Girls ;)
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Sage advice Mr E. Yes, let it all go. Thank you so much. Appreciate you checking in.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

:) .....................

[Fran Marie]

easier said than done
life is a balancing
act .if we can only
tip those stubborn
scales in our favor
more often it would
be nice;.however the
beach and sea
does seem to wash
away our woes
when we're there..

nice work

[Chris Shaw]

Ah yes Fran Marie, keeping those scales balanced is fine tuned. No easy feat. Thank you for checking in.

Chris

[emmajoy]

Wonderfully put and inspirational, Chris, as your writing frequently is. Do and will try to take a leaf out of your eternal book of wisdom. Promise. Hope you and your darlings are keeping well. Take care, keep safe. Please.

[Chris Shaw]

All good here Em. Thank you so much for this lovely review. Much appreciated. Happy Wednesday.

Chris

[Weeping willow]

Nothing is a better cure for pain than a walk along the beach with pebbles floating between your toes, Love it ;-]

[Chris Shaw]

Let that water tickle your toes. A walk along a beach relaxes the mind and lifts the spirits. Thank you Weeping willow.

Chris

[Pete]

if only it were that easy but you elegantly and upliftingly remind that it can be. this is a lighthearted way of dealing with a serious subject. you kind of caught me off balance (pun intended) with this but when you're right, you're right. nice piece of peace ... :)

[Chris Shaw]

Ha, love your review Pete and the pun. And it isn't easy, it needs hard work :) Thank you so much for checking in.

Chris