May 20, 2007

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.

It’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 May 20, 2007 12:55 PM
Comments

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

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

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

I sometimes mourn that I do not get enough time alone.

Posted by: Stephen Macklin at May 20, 2007 06:14 PM

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

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

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