Leaving behind a passion of heart
in words left unwritten
words fading as ghostly images
when pen is not put to paper
when inspiration is set aside
always fearing unfounded criticism
of those you will never know
those never to breach your life
always choosing moral acceptance
rather than acceptance of self
acceptance of gifts setting idle
as dust settles upon them
as motes floating in air
ignoring a brilliance of light
that follows you in footsteps
as you close each door approached
a glimmering light shining
beneath its sill
until there is nought
but a darkening foreboding
becoming as tarnished silver
that no longer gleams
& only echoes fallacy of choices
that leaves voids want of filling
giving no purpose of self
as only seeking light will do
and in opening doors
© February 2019 Renee Espriu
Photo Taken From Public Domain Pictures & Created As Art
reneejustturtleflight.com 
Oh, I liked this one very much and read it several times as I found more light. A subtle message for us all who are afraid to seek the light of our own creativity. Well done!
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I believe there are many people in life who by circumstance or things beyond their control never seek to explore more fully where their true passions lie. It has taken me much of my life to come to many realizations but I find it is never too late to explore possibilities. Thank you.
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Powerful images in this introspective poem, Renee.
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Thank you Betty. I have been very introspective much of my life but there are times when a light is shone to me by someone else that reveals answers I have long sought. Hope you are well and that it is sunny there. It is shining here but still very cold.
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Same here, Renee. I guess that’s what makes us poets (all that introspection).
We didn’t have any sunshine today – actually it snowed off and on! (But it didn’t stick….) Freezing now. Really longing for warm sunshine. Hope you’re staying warm.
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Brilliant piece, Renee, so profound about our fears and most inner self. You seem to have written this poem for me, especially when I read these lines that speak of my own insecurities many a time:
“always choosing moral acceptance
rather than acceptance of self”
I love the open door of the picture.
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It has taken me a lifetime to know these things and if you have gleaned what you need from my poem now in your life, then I am pleased. Thank you.
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My pleasure, Renee, and I hope I have.
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Also, I want to thank you for checking out Mario’s blog. I really appreciate this and I am sure he does too. If it weren’t for Mario, I would never have been as confident enough to start my blog. So glad to have crossed paths with very talented poets like you, Renee.
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Mesmerizing words Renee with hypnotic insightful imagery, was definitely worth reading a couple of times.
Kind regards.
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Thank you Ian for you kind words. I am glad you are feeling better and are able to get back to doing things that you love. I do hope you will now be able to get about and go on any trips you have planned. Kind regards as well.
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profound ideas gorgeously worded
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Thank you! Hope, if you are still amidst art, that you are enjoying it all.
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Doesn’t this really capture the writer’s (artist’s) dilemma, Renee! If we allow others’ judgments of us to stifle our creativity, we miss the opportunity to glorify Creation with our unique interpretations of it. More and more, I receive inspirations from nature while sitting in pristine spots, we are here to witness. To record, if we have the gift. To share, if others are open to receiving. Lovely. One of your best. Love ❤
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Thank you, Bela, and yes a life long dilemma that at the age of nearly 67, I am finally able to be getting past what I believe others want and what I myself am able to create. Perhaps that comes from being so introspective to begin with but I have always felt that others have such high expectations, not realizing I have only myself to expect anything from. Love and Aloha!
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Well Renee, what grace that we come to that place at all. Some never do. I wish you all the very best in your move, and I’m confident you will find and revel in your creative space! Aloha ❤️
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How often do we seek to please others fearing criticism. A journey I knew so well.. But the older I have become I also see its time to please one’s self.. And open the door to our inward Light and let it shine freely..
This is a lovely piece of poetry Renee…
Sending continued love and thoughts your way my friend ❤
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A life long struggle certainly but the time has come to not only take a different path but set a different tact. Thank you, Sue, for your kind thoughts always. I move on March 30th and then another chapter begins. xoxox
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The days are counting down… And I feel a new beginning in the air.. ❤
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Quite stressful all of this. I know that oft times in other countries adult children take their parents in for one reason or another but not in the US. Families of origin move away from one another and it continues from generation onward but I never did foresee myself living with any of my children. I have been quite on my own since I was 18 and now on my way to 67, it has been an adjustment of my mind, heart and emotions to settle into the idea. But she is a giving and patient daughter so I am hopeful all will be well. Hope your garden is beginning to look every bit of Spring, my friend. xoxo
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It is starting to bloom Renee,, and I think it will all turn out just right for you Renee, once you have made that internal adjustment. ❤
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I love the light and the doors. Your words touch my heart!!
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