Curtain and Curtain Shadow
Photo by Amy LV
Students - Today I went out to my camper Betsy to do a little writing. I was feeling sad with the weight of a few things...but when I looked over at Betsy's bed, I saw the magical lace shadow that you see in the picture above. Even though I was feeling sad, something beautiful broke through my sadness and carried it away for a little bit. This is the power of paying attention...and too, the power of writing.
Today's poem is free verse, no rhyme or special meter, and you may notice that the title comes from a line in the poem. I like the line, If you let yourself, and I may use it again sometime. I welcome you to use it too!
When you are feeling sad, remember that writing and looking for spots of surprise and beauty can lift your heart for a little or a long time.
Ruth is hosting this week's Poetry Friday party over at There is no such thing as a God-forsaken town with poems and thoughts about parties, "the analog kind." We invite everybody to join in each Friday as we share poems, poem books, poetry ideas, and friendship. Check out my left sidebar to learn where to find this poetry goodness each week of the year.
Much love.
Much love.
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