I’m watching. It is a fascinating occupation. Not that I sit in judgement but I observe and absorb the activities. Some would say I’m detached, distant, removed. I am the sponge filled with the water of events – take them in and wring them out. If not for the letting go I would overflow, saturate and sink to the depths. The things I see and feel and know leave traces. I am never completely unaffected. And so I continue to take in and let go. Those who ask will be answered. Those who look askance do not count. I see them and let go. Breathe in and breathe out. Live. Live well. Live. Live well. The rhythm in me continues, a tidal pattern, a moon cycle, a rising and setting of the sun, movement of planets, a dance. I see you on the periphery watching. Do not be afraid. Join me in the dance. Listen to the music of the universe and stand next to me and we will watch together. Live. Live well. Live. Live well.
In case you didn’t notice the tag on this post, this is a prose poem. I was first introduced to this form by a former xangan who challenged many to improve and expand their writing talents. I was terrified and thought that this form would be nearly impossible. I’ve grown to enjoy and appreciate the prose poem. I hope you enjoy this one.
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I did indeed enjoy this even though I didn’t realize it was a prose poem. Heck I didn’t know of such. I think you are one talented woman!
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Aw shucks! Thanks for the wonderful compliment! I’m so happy you enjoyed this one!
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I feel the rhythm of life, just from paying attention to the latter part of the first paragraph.
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There is a cycle and rhythm to everything. Those who slow down and listen will often hear that beat – go ahead and dance to it!!
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Not just enjoyed it..loved it.
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Thanks!
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Your prose poem is lovely and meditative. I feel calm after reading it.
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Wow~ Unexpected side effect! I’m glad it could bring some calm to your life!!
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Very lovely! I think you’ve got it down!
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I won’t pretend mastery but I’ve grown fond of this form – much more so than the sestina! Thanks for stopping by and for the nice compliment!
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I hear you! I’ve regretted not being able to stop in more frequently over the summer, as well as a few comments that got away without reply, so I was glad to finally do so. Anyway, sestinas seem to require a certain reliance on luck, in my experience. Chilling!
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The sestina causes me to twitch and stutter. I just can’t get the hang of it as mine sound so stilted and contrived. When done right you don’t even realize it is a sestina! Glad you are back and have visited my page – hope life allows you to find the rhythm!
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Thank you! Many of the ones I have read do have a magic to them, you are right. I have felt mine to be lacking as well.
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I enjoy writing within structure but the sestina seems to suck the joy out of the poem – writing and reading – for me.
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Beautiful!
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Long time no see! I credit you with introducing me to some very interesting forms and goading me to expand beyond rhyming couplets. I miss the scavenger hunts… but that was so xanga and xanga is gone.
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I love to sit and watch too. 🙂 Yes, may we all live well!
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Hey! You found me! I’m so glad to see you around these parts! WordPress is very much like the old xanga – with more features and its FREE.
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I absolutely love this! This is a brilliant piece of poetry and prose combined. You, my daughter, are most talented! I am so proud of you.
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Thanks mother! I’m glad you really liked this one!
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