The contemplation and the deliberation
were easy.
Stepping away from what
was life’s familiarity then,
Every worldly possession
uprooted and packed away.
Closing doors of the old
abode was a surreal moment,
Pulling the garden gate
shut and not daring to look back.
Nearest and dearest
confused in the midst of changes,
Looking beyond the
confines of what had been home.
Promise and dreams awaited
in a flight of sixty minutes,
The arrival revealed an environment
of boring normality.
Leafy slumbers of countryside
living in a haven of safety,
Opportunities grasped at
every turning point of direction.
One could sit and
contemplate the nothingness of something,
Or simply taste life free
from the scourges of its daily violence.
That momentous date of
departure remains in minds forever,
Yet a rebirth evolved from
the perspective of fresh beginnings.
©Copyright Eileen T O’Neill 14/01/2015
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How beautifully you describe the ending and beginning of taking a risk. What is life without them? Your poem reminds me of the independence, freedom, opportunities we think will present themselves when we leave home. It takes time to grasp how these finally evolve. Lovely writing Eileen.
ReplyDeleteI know the leap of faith and courage that it takes to make such a change, Eileen, when one's reality is not right for one's spirit. I am glad the new beginning afforded you peace.
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ReplyDeleteIt's always such a joy to read your poetry ...
Making a new move does take courage ... I am testament to that!
Love your last line ...
"Yet a rebirth evolved from the perspective of fresh beginnings"
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Love fresh beginnings!
ReplyDeleteYes, and your last line brings that positive Light that one can live on for. Nicely done, Eileen!
ReplyDelete"Nearest and dearest confused in the midst of changes,
ReplyDeleteLooking beyond the confines of what had been home."
Courage and then some! But then, nothing ventured, nothing gained. Your poem beautifully lays out the sacrifice for something unknown. Rebirth is worth it.
New beginnings are what life is about. Wonderful poem.
ReplyDeletethese new beginnings are what make life's verve
ReplyDeletegracias for sharing
With every step we take we are beginning anew. I like how you were able to convey such a beautiful message of starting fresh with each coming year in this. Every year is like a wonderful year book to paint a collage with.
ReplyDeleteYou have written so elegantly about this new beginning, Eileen. What a fine example of rebirth.
ReplyDeleteLeaving one home can be quite sad but there is the anticipation, the excitement moving in to your new home and the environment as well, especially when you say on your first night "I'm going to like it here".
ReplyDeleteA great poem, those moves to a different place definitely are rebirths.
ReplyDeleteStepping out toward a new day does take courage - you have written it so well Eileen. A rebirth indeed!
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