Beneath unfathomable
depths of sorrow
lies an immeasurable
spring of happiness a
cascade into waterfall
© August 2011 Renee Espriu
Beneath unfathomable
depths of sorrow
lies an immeasurable
spring of happiness a
cascade into waterfall
© August 2011 Renee Espriu
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Sometimes Renee we need to experience Sorrow in order to find happiness… it isnt until you realise what you have lost that you understood just what you had..
We all of us should remember to look at what we have for in a blink of an eye it could be gone……..
Water in what ever direction it flows will always find its own level.. We maybe just need to go within its flow and understand that Life is like a River.. with all its twists and turns… But all rivers head for the Ocean… We all of us are upon our own river of Life.. We all start out as droplets and we all wish to join the Sea of Conscious thought.. Blessings!
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I have so realized that in recent years, Sue. My mother died over three and a half years ago now and her sister six months later. Before that in the span of two years the family lost at least a dozen people…old age, illness and other. So, now I have come to a real point of happiness, a point I thought I might never have. Thank You!
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Beautiful and well put. Our core is Light and Love. Even in the darkest time, we have this Light within. I am learning how to choose to be peaceful, happy. I still have to experience the sadness or even anger, but it passes so quickly these days as I just let it float away like a bubble and is replaced with peace and happiness. What a blessing as it was not always like this for me. Beautiful poem, Renee. Thank you. hugs, pat
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Nor for me, as well, Pat. Sometimes age and experience contributes to a myriad of things and for me the death of family members actually helped me to live my life more fully than I use to. Of course, there will always be times when forgetfulness pulls me back but I usually recoup more easily these days. Thank you always for your insigtfullness and your comments.
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I love it when, in so few words, you are able to say so much. This is beautiful. Glad to discover your blog, too. Victoria
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Thank You for visiting, Victoria, and for your comments. I am going to link you to my site so I can visit you more often.
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Renee – this resonates with me … I lost my dad nearly 3 yrs ago, and it has been quite difficult … times are getting easier, but I still struggle … I feel him with me, and I know he is … this helps! I look forward to a complete leveling of the flood waters … healing has begun, but I have a ways to go. Thank you for your recent comment on my post … I will work on longer poems, but they are new to me, and still a bit intimidating! I welcome the encouragement! 🙂 Thank you ~~
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My mom died 3 and a half years ago so a little longer gone than your dad. It does certainly take time but I mourned the loss of mother long before she left as her health was so poor she could no longer even enjoy my visits. Healing does take time and it will happen for you. We will always miss them in any case. Yes, please do write a longer verse now and then. You are really quite good at it and of course, your Haikus!
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My folks are both gone 20 years now, but I can relate to this, Renee. Also, the feeling that “still waters run deep” resonates for me, since sometimes that calm exterior hides a deep well of sorrow. And, as nature takes its course, the thaw comes and stirs it up. With emotion, it’s not so easy. Sometimes you need to hold your breath and swim to the depths to pull a plug at the bottom of all of it, so the well of sorrow can empty, to be replaced by new, living water. Just my take on it, a beautifully crafted poem. Peace, Amy
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Sorry to hear of your loss, even though long ago, it can feel recent. I miss people I love long after they have left.
Thank you so much for your comment, take on it. It is
wonderful!
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I agree with Sue Dreamwalker, sometimes we have to know deep sorrow to show us what happiness we had when we had it.
Time is the only thing that helps heal the wounds, the distance seems to ease the clutching pain.
Beautiful writing from you.
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optimist and so very beautiful.
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