Life’s meandering tapestry
never stands still for long
Seasonal changes create many
different landscapes
Spring’s wonderful new
beginning brings optimism
Summer’s warmth renews our
soul with its blessing
Autumn brings riches of
colours and harvests of fruit
Winter’s nip sends us indoors
to enjoy inner comfort
Underneath the cover of
everyday living we all alter
Maturity and experiences
impact upon our directions
An insecure voice might
gradually find its own strength
No more a silent petrified
victim to the might of another
Confidence allows new
progress and makes a difference
Saying no takes great
courage for those seeking changes…
Eileen T O’Neill
04/12/2019
This is an incredibly strong and powerful write, Eileen!❤️ I resonate with; "Saying no takes great courage for those seeking changes."
ReplyDeleteWhat an insightful journey through time and moods
ReplyDeleteChanges taking place in the world of nature as well as in the human mind have been nicely captured. Every word of the final line sings of that much awaited freedom. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThere is an art to saying no...and, thankfully, there are many strong artists in the world.
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen, indeed life's tapestry does not stand still. We must move on, as we move from spring to summer to autumn and (the dreaded) winter. And as the progression goes, hopefully the insecure will gain a voice! And we can hope for progress along the way.
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DeleteThank you so much for your comment at this poem.
I'm heavily influenced by the changes within the seasons, as it does seem to dominate moods so much.
It was a lovely gift to find you here visiting. I do miss your presence, but I hope you are enjoying some well deserved time to do other things.
Have a lovely rest of your week, Eileen:)
Yes, your closing line has so much wisdom. And sometimes, saying yes to ourselves takes even more courage. Smiles.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the "meandering tapestry" and for taking us "Underneath the cover of everyday living" where we all change. And, as you point out, of all the changes, confidence might be most important!
ReplyDeleteOh, we live forever in a state of change. One of the hardest things is learning to let go of what holds us down. It has so much baggage. When we do let go of it, we can fly in the confidence of our new wings. Great poem!
ReplyDeleteI like your inclusion of all the seasons. Your conclusion is empowering.
ReplyDeleteLike as a "meandering tapestry" is such a wonderful thought. Your comparison of the changing seasons to a changing enlightenment of a person hits close to home, as both are important. Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteA beautiful reflection on change.
ReplyDeleteLove.
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