Reaching to look outside myself
to pull the words up and out
of the well within
the weather causes me to feel
weighted down like
heavy murky fog
settled on a lake
or blighted fall leaves
that have floated down
to settle on pools
of water
stuck there one on top another
unable to do anything
but finish dying
finish being
even as the sun shares
the gray sky with clouds
© January 2019 Renee Espriu
I found this poem in my drafts and as I have not posted anything recently, decided to post this. Winter is finally coming to an end (I hope) but this is how I feel about it here in Washington, having been born and raised in California. Thanks to all who follow this site for your patience.
Photo Taken From Public Domain Pictures & Created As Art
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Renee, I can really relate to this….the heavy feeling this time of year before spring finally begins to awaken. Fog and dead leaves really defines January. Wonderful writing!
Hope you’re doing as well as possible. And hopefully we’ll start having some milder, brighter days in February. 🙂
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Winters for me is just beginning but I would relate to this word by word in a month or two !
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I certainly thought of what you will be going through but hang in there for, ultimately, every new change is about learning and experiencing something beyond our own perspectives. Canada is a lovely country. I have only been there once but liked my time. Take care.
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Beautifully written as always, Renee, and with the lovely artwork showing the fallen leaves on a winter’s soil. So relatable.
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I think the weather has that effect Renee… Its been brutal in many places and my heart goes out to the homeless.. While for once it seems to have missed us in central England and hit further North and South
I cannot wait for Spring Renee and get out and start digging and planting again..
Take care my friend.. Much love.. ❤
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Thank you Sue. With each day that passes I have comfort in knowing that Spring is coming once again and warmer weather. Much love to you as well.
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Yes roll on Spring! ❤
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