Each is a unique journey
that path we carve through shifting sands
an ache that pulls toward a place of peace
Rapids tumbling over sharpened rocks follow a trail of worry
until letting go gives power to understand
each is a unique journey
Like the river meeting the sea piece by piece
navigation may require some twists and turns
that path we carve through shifting sands
The potential for brilliance is there
when we finally exhale and satisfy
that ache that pulls toward a place of peace
photo: Sue Vincent – #writephoto
prompts: Thursday photo prompt Shore – #writephoto, The Prompt (see below), #TLPoetry, #TastyPoem
I love the journey that this poem takes you on – and the feeling of relief and release as you reach the last verse. Beautifully written. Thanks for joining Prose for Thought x
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Thank you!
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I love the repetition of ‘that path we carve through shifting sands’, very powerful and evocative. There’s a lot to think about in in this poem. Brilliant. I wasn’t sure if you wanted to add it to The Prompt linky for Potential which is still open, so I’ve added it in for you, but let me know if you’d rather I didn’t! Glad I popped over from #Prose4T and found this!
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Sure! Thanks so much. Glad you stopped by. 😀
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I love the photo and the imagery of the poem. I keep coming back to this.
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Thanks! I can’t take credit for the photo. It was the prompt from Sue Vincent’s site. I love that you’re coming back to it though. 🙂
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I love the last stanza! It makes me think of how breath marries with life and satisfaction. I remember whenever I used to get nervous being coached to breathe and how right they were.Thank you for letting us into your journey and being vulnerable in this piece.
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Thank you so much!
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