The Awakening of Being

I saw you walk through the raging storm
clothes askew and hair amiss,
but your smile melted all trepidation
and filled the empty void with light.

Each step along this new road is placed
with a determination of spirit,
an ache for life in an unaltered reality,
flesh stronger than the sum of its flaws.

If nothing changes nothing changes,
except a commutation of thought that
can wrap you tight in redemption's embrace,
transcending the call of the siren.

Her whispers will be never ceasing
and you must drown her out with a life
filled with love, truth, purpose and hope .
The seeds have been sown, the planting begun.

May you always be blessed as you toil these fields
with the warmth of the sun and the rain's gentle caress
as they give you comfort and strength,
look to the distance where a joyful harvest of being awaits you.

Reviews

[David Scott]

It is good to find an awaking spirit in your heart. This is the beginning... It seems even better when we realize there is more.
I enjoyed your write Blue. Very nice!

[icelandicblue]

I THANK you very much David.

[Rita L. Sev]

Such a strong testament to the struggle, and the core that can withstand it.

an ache for life in an unaltered reality,
flesh stronger than the sum of its flaws.

This is so perfectly stated, Blue. One of your best, and clearly from your soul.

[icelandicblue]

Oh Rita,

Your response filled my heart. Thank you.

[Nicholas Shea]

I am a fan. Great vocabulary and piecing the words together so wondrously.

[icelandicblue]

Hi,

Nice to meet you. Thanks so much for your review. I will be sure to return the favor.

[s y e]

// If nothing changes nothing changes,
except a commutation of thought that
can wrap you tight in redemption's embrace,
transcending the call of the siren. //

It is hard to pick yourself up after an addiction. It is hard for the family and the person who has been addicted and sometimes you feel like your love is not enough but you know, it is, your love and support is all you can do to help right now as well as getting them the help they need. All they can try to do is put one foot in front of the other and hope for the best.

It's not easy at all... actually made it is the hardest thing they will ever do but they will have a supporting family who will be there every step of the way.

So touching Anne.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you Noodle...all we can do is love him the best that we can.

[Sharon L.H. Kelly]

One day at a time. Truly, that is all that can be hoped for. That, and to be strong enough to ignore or dismiss the call of the siren. A poignant write.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you for your thoughts Sharon.

[Pryde Foltz]

Her whispers will be never ceasing
and you must drown her out with a life
filled with love, truth, purpose and hope .
The seeds have been sown, the planting begun.

Most excellent expression. The siren's call is sweet but it is a call to death.

[icelandicblue]

Thanks for your comment Pryde.

[Mark]

Perception is King! (and Queen). I was first made aware of attitude spawning reality by reading a book called "Another Roadside Attraction" by Tom Robbins. He wrote a scene where a woman is totally unaffected by the rain downpour she is walking in. People are scurrying all around her, huddling under umbrellas but she continued to stroll along as if the Sun were shining on a perfect day. Your opening lines reminded me of that. I know there is much more to your poem, but that particularly hit me where I live. :)

[icelandicblue]

One of the purposes of poetry is how it makes the reader feel. Thanks for that Mark, I'm happy you could make a connection to those words.

[Devesh]

I love this! Thank you for the lovely read. :)

[icelandicblue]

And I thank you for reading and commenting.

[Devesh]

You're welcome! :)

[redflutterby]

A touching write about the struggle to rebuild a life damaged by addiction. All they can do is try...put one foot in front of another and walk that road. It isnt going to easy...actually its the hardest thing they will ever do. But we hope and pray they will continue to try each day. Nothing ventured..nothing is gained. Poignant words here Anne. ;-)

[icelandicblue]

Thank so much Andrea,

I appreciate the words of encouragement.
We do have a long road to hoe.

[redflutterby]

Yes its long...but you carry love and the prayers of many with you! x

[icelandicblue]

I know, thank you.

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

Wonderful write! May I ask what inspired this?

[icelandicblue]

Absolutely, my son has been sober for 42 days. He's in a great program and he's working it. In all honesty, three weeks in jail did the trick ; )

[icelandicblue]

Let me clarify that with it did the trick for now but I will take anything I can get.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

I thought it was something of a very personal nature. It pours through these words. I wish him only the best in this long journey that he is facing.

[icelandicblue]

Thank you I truly appreciate that.