Evidence of another's passageBriefly before meA mere moment in timeGoing forward like meAlone striding outIn visible vulnerabilityOnly the direction takenTwinkles in singularFlattened footprintsFrozen emptinessDisplays unmapped pathWarmth will dispelHeading into shared shadowsRoutes of steep climbsBefore risingTo view it allIn the clear heightsOf hindsight Written in response to Sadje's What do you see?
Tag: life
What’s in a name?
Photo by George Becker on Pexels.com As a woman, married twice;by three men’s names I’ve livedI wonder, did my father grievethe day I gave up his ….My hand held tightly empty -man’s identity gloved my ownmy youthful dreams I forfeitin the given names of loveIn the company of strangersI birthed my own new nameIn my … Continue reading What’s in a name?
A tanka written from holiday lodge in Wales Oct 2023
Sheep graze lush grass fields Watch me chew awake my thoughts Days spent in their world Memories for nights back home When I conjure sheep to sleep
Meditation, Release, Light & Love
Photo by DTS VIDEOS on Pexels.com Softly closed eyes rest from the physical world, Anticipation of desired peaceful relaxation, Motherly mind attentive, inquisitive, but non-interfering Scanning, expertly, without judgement, every cell, Contentedly set to relinquish the senses within Calm and trusting in earth’s compelling support, Awareness heightened, thankful to life giving breath Coursing with initial … Continue reading Meditation, Release, Light & Love
Wading through Grief…
Photo by Prasanth Inturi on Pexels.com Our Body of Life .... Our body moves to the demands of each moment; sometimes slow, sometimes fast, sometimes careful adjusting and reacting to our age and circumstance Appreciate every movement however small... it is a gift; not a right - it can seize Our ears listen to the … Continue reading Wading through Grief…
It’s just a dog …..Don’t say it!
My anxiety levels are hitting the top of the scale, I am desperately trying to focus on the positive outcome to make everything right for my little companion, I have sent prayers in sack loads - I wrote that line what now seems an eternity ago, and at the same time a mere blink of … Continue reading It’s just a dog …..Don’t say it!
Thinking of you …. the road to recovery
Climbing the steep mountain of recovery is hard work, But the view from the summit is spectacular, Rewarding and worth every step. But don’t forget to rest and reflect along the way, Every vantage point offers its own wonderful sights Not just on the horizon but in everything around you. Keep going, enjoy every step … Continue reading Thinking of you …. the road to recovery
Slippery Slopes ……… or not?!
From the thrill of booking the ski trip I never thought would happen again (see my blog B+ isn't just my blood group ...), I went through silent tortures of wondering if I had done the right thing. Would it be a return to a sport I had loved or would I spend days watching … Continue reading Slippery Slopes ……… or not?!
Whatever the weather ….
It makes me smile. In the UK we are renowned for our capability to strike up a conversation about the weather with anyone and everyone who’s willing (and admittedly unwilling or unsuspectingly caught at times). In truth it’s not a "real" conversation as we are just stating facts and agreeing with each other. With our … Continue reading Whatever the weather ….
Positive magnetism …..
In physics, opposites attract and like repel. Does this apply in biology? I am no scientist, but I remember during my childhood loving to play with magnets and the more powerful the attraction, the more thrilled I was. The "positively" charged ion would draw the "negative" charged ion forcefully, whereas a like "positive" would … Continue reading Positive magnetism …..
Brazanne Muse 