Alone Can Be
Reading other poets often inspires me, for in their poetic self-revelation I often find threads or remnants of myself. And while in that place I often find their words imbue my creativity.
Jean's poem inspired me to write the words below:
Alone can be
disconcerting,
deafening,
and uncomfortable.
That is,
until you find
yourself,
and create
a space for
loving,
nurturing
and healing.
Alone can be
a time for:
adventure,
exploration,
and reflection.
ItÂ’s an adventure
to see
how far
this me
can stretch
silently.
Its a time
for me
to explore
and expand
my soul
spiritually,
and creatively,
Its always
a time
for
learning,
changing
and growing.
Alone,
is simply
the best time
for me
to become
the best ME
I can possibly
BE.
Thanks Jean, for sharing so openly and willingly and for your wonderful inspiration!
Posted by: Michele at
12:55 PM
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Both Jean's and your poems are very soothing. Nice complement for a quiet Sunday morning.
Posted by: Mrs. Who at May 20, 2007 12:02 PM (9FXen)
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I'm not a poet - she obviously is. As I spend about 80% of my day alone, I have a slightly different take on aloneness. Then again maybe she spends much time alone and is a better person than I am. *grin*
Still, it's a good thought provoking poem.
Posted by: Teresa at May 20, 2007 01:26 PM (gsbs5)
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Thanks, again, Michele!
I like your version a lot... good, good stuff.
Teresa... a better person? Not hardly, m'dear.
I've lurked on your blog long enough to see you as a very intelligent, strong and caring person.
I could probably learn much from you!
Posted by: Jean at May 20, 2007 02:29 PM (h/YdH)
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I sometimes mourn that I do not get enough time alone.
Posted by: Stephen Macklin at May 20, 2007 06:14 PM (Z3kjO)
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Jean - you do introspection beautifully. I think that's what it takes to write poetry. The only thing I get when I try to be introspective, is depressed. *grin* So I avoid it as much as possible.
Posted by: Teresa at May 21, 2007 09:23 AM (gsbs5)
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Teresa - ha... my occassional depression is what often inspires my introspection! There is a price to be paid for everything, eh?
Thanks for the compliment... much appreciated.
Posted by: Jean at May 21, 2007 06:14 PM (h/YdH)
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I wrote poetry years and years ago. I found that I wrote my best when I was depressed or down, I hope that wasn't the case when you wrote this. If it was the case, I'm sure it helped to lift you up. I only wish that I could find that outlet to revel in my loneliness....Bunny
Posted by: Bunny at May 22, 2007 09:17 AM (+OVgL)
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