Spinning Through Life!

When certain events in life are hurled at us like unwelcome guests, we often feel as if we would rather just continue "spinning through life" to survive!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

Author's Note

SPINNING THROUGH LIFE!

My world of reality is spinning round, round and round,
As rawness of reality comes crashing with stark resound.
Where is happiness, where is sunshine of a present past,
As I look at now and see only teardrops,
falling
falling
falling--
Clouding trophies of my past?

All I envisioned I "would and could be" hasn't been found.
"Unmet expectations", my life's motto, rests on the ground.
Why have I failed, what have I done to loosen grip so fast,
As I look back and see only teardrops,
falling
falling
falling--
Invading consciousness of present?

Perhaps if I return to a habit of self-abuse’s pitiful sounds,
Pull them out of the grave of healed, send in the clowns,
Shall I enjoy solace as I bind my pity to the ship's mast,
As I look forward and see only teardrops,
falling
falling
falling--
Head first into realms of tomorrow?
 

And then I think of memories of the past that please me--
Grand gifts of opportunity enabling expectations to be free.
I see sunshine's rays erasing darkest shadows of gloom,
As I leave behind painful memories by
spinning
spinning
spinning--

Quickly like a butterfly leaving its cocoon!
I welcome nectar of discovery soaring with new wings--
Experiencing the rapture of harmony such flight brings,
Stepping out of my comfort zone into tomorrow's room,
As I test the waters of probability,
spinning
spinning
spinning--
Unfamiliar, but full of adventure!

Unlimited possibilities are forming in wings of tomorrow.
I’m ready and willing to accept joys I don't have to borrow.
Anguish no longer welcome, sent away with last monsoon,
As I lift in flight above all by
Spinning
Spinning
Spinning--
Revolutions propelled by hope!


Sheila Bowyer Kline

Reviews

[just is]

And, then I think of memories of the past that please me.
Grand gifts of opportunity enabling expectations to be free.
I see sunshine's rays erasing darkest shadows of gloom,
As I leave behind painful memories by
spinning
spinning
spinning
Quickly like a butterfly leaving its cacoon!

I love this verse here, this is wonderful and brillantly wrorded

[Anita B Jacques]

As I leave behind painful memories,.... we all have them some more then others, without, how could we appreciate the happy ones.
Thank you for sharing. God bless you.
Hugs and friendship
Annie

(Happy to be back)

[Pratibha]

Unlimited possibilities are forming in wings of tomorrows.

Ready and willing to accept joys I don't have to borrow.

Anguish no longer welcome, sent away with last monsoon!

YES, unless we forgive ourselves and our past, there is no beginning and no life...
What else can a life force do if we r unwilling to let go of our ego and keep our past hurts inside us forever.
We have to let the divine light within us to guide us and that would begin after we start the healing process by forgetting and forgiving the past and by saying YES to TODAY, to THIS MOMENT

[R J Askew]

I liked this one best of the ones I've looked at today, particularly verse 2...I think it is a poem many people will feel some sympathy with from their own experiences. I also like the way it shifts from harsh reality to hope.

[Rick Puetter]

Dear Sheila,

You're always one with wonderful sentiments. This is no exception. You take defeat, overturn it, and move on to rewarding life. Very nice.

Best regards,

Rick

[Carole]

I loved the imagery in this piece but my favorite was this:

Shall I enjoy solace as I bind my pity to the ship's mast?

You have a natural gift and your poems all flow so perfectly...Very nicely done. This is heart felt and definitely something we all think about and consider when we are going through difficult times.

Blessings & Prayers, Carole

[Jinx's Heart]

This was so lovely! This has touched me so! You have allowed this to touch anyone who has/is dealing with hardship and give and inspire hope for tomorrow. *Speechless* Just absolutely beautiful!

[Beatrice Boyle (Grandm..]

The thing about spinning is...you can spin yourself into oblivion..or you can spin...spin...spin until you have gained enough momentom to fling yourself off the spinning machine and start anew.

That doesn't mean discarding the past indiscriminetly...but to only hold on to what was good...memories that you can call upon when darkness decends. Then move bravely forward into the new life that awaits you with open arms, if you will only open yourself to it!

With God as your tour guide...the journey will be fantastic!

Bea



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[bluessadmood]

Shiela my dear,you just did a wonderful thing here
Where is happiness, where is sunshine of a present past?
As I look at now and see only teardrops,
All I envisioned I "would and could be" hasn't been found.
"Unmet expectations", my life's motto, rests on the ground.
Why have I failed, what have I done to loosen grip so fast
.......you never failed ,how could you.i will never let you
And, then I think of memories of the past that please me.
Grand gifts of opportunity enabling expectations to be free.
I see sunshine's rays erasing darkest shadows of gloom,
.............yes thats how i always known you to be..
whereever there is sunshine..you always shine
Stepping out of my comfort zone into tomorrow's room,
As I test the waters of probability
............thats the tone i would like to hear all time
Unlimited possibilities are forming in wings of tomorrows.
Anguish no longer welcome, sent away with last monsoon!
yes keep it that way,keep all hopes high..and smile forever
lovely write ..

[Kelley]

I love this Sheila! Spinning,spinning,spinning the world goes round and round.

Great write!!! Thanks for sharing.

Kelley

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Really beautiful Sheila... you words bring hope when darkness sets in... for life does still go on if you are willing to transform with change and find new ways...

And, then I think of memories of the past that please me.
Grand gifts of opportunity enabling expectations to be free.
I see sunshine's rays erasing darkest shadows of gloom,
As I leave behind painful memories by
spinning
spinning
spinning
Quickly like a butterfly leaving its cacoon!

Love that part... taking the ugliness of life and finding beauty with in it.