my muse hides
in pearl drops of ink
waiting to make a splash
turning into
an indelible mark
solidifying thought
but she casts no shadow
running down
the window pane
now becoming
rivulets of tears
pools of pain
to which I bring her
within my grasp
once more
pooling each tear
each pearl drop
in solidified thought
© February 2014
Renee Espriu
Image Taken From Morgue File
reneejustturtleflight.com 
taking each tear and turning it into solid though…
cool that…sometimes it comes in pain…
sometimes elation as she gives to me
once more.
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Last year was rough for me. Transistion to a new system at work nearly did me in. Have already been sick twice in a short amount of time. Getting older has its’ draw backs, for sure, and nearly 62 is getting there. I am hopeful this year will be better. Thank You!
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the emotions palpable in this…i also like the images… and reading your reply to bri above…hugs… i can imagine that it is not easy to switch to a new system and digest the changes it brings…. hope things get smoother soon and esp. wishing you good health Renee
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The system and my knowledge of it have smoothed over but now I am simply run down. I will need to take it slow to get back my strength and already have to go back to work tomorrow after being off a week. I hope you and your family stays well also. Thank You!
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Your poem Renee, touched me.. for two reasons… One I feel as you wrote it you too were touched in pain.. tired and emotional.. Second, it brought with it memories of my childhood which brought a smile.. as I remember playing race the rain drops down the window pane with my brother… we would tap one drop at the top and wait until it ran into another to see which rivulet could run the length of the window to win..
Take care Renee, those virus’s take it out of us… Look after yourself.. Hugs Sue xxx
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What a wonderful way to pass the rainy day as a child. I’m glad you found such a memory here. I have to go back to work tomorrow but will just have to take it slow. I still feel quite tired and not myself. I don’t normally get sick twice so close together like this so know it is all the stress I underwent last year, which has taken its’ toll. I hope your granddaughter is feeling better soon. xoxo
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I sensed pain and tiredness in this too, Renee and yet you gathered together your thoughts and solidified them…beautifully touching. I had a mild something a couple of weeks ago and still I missed three days of (part time) work. So I can imagine you being felled by two illnesses and the accumulation of stress at work…too much. Be especially kind to yourself. xoxo
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I could never have thought I would be so exhausted by last year’s work endeavors but sadly, yes, it took its’ toll. I hope to do better this year and am trying to get lots of sleep. I will come by to look at your site again. Thanks for visiting and do take care.
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Yes, sleep is good…and naps when you can take them. I hope you received the email I sent to you from your last one to me…
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I felt a tinge of sadness reading that Renee
A feeling of heavy heart held by the writer
Emu
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When I am unable to pull the words together it is a sadness for me but I am hopeful this year will be a better one. I hope you and your family are doing well.
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