One day at a writing retreat we were asked to walk up to a table and with our eyes closed grab a handful of refrigerator poetry magnets. The instructor directed us to write a poem, using the magnets, and connect it to a line we had written at the top of a sheet of paper.
My heart started to race. I took the magnets to a table and felt as thought the rest of the world disappeared.
I had been contemplating that day how to write about staying present amidst medical crises, learning new diagnoses, and getting day-to-day help for a child while trying to maintain some level of normalcy. I looked down at the table and this is what lay in front of me.
I had been contemplating that day how to write about staying present amidst medical crises, learning new diagnoses, and getting day-to-day help for a child while trying to maintain some level of normalcy. I looked down at the table and this is what lay in front of me.
Sustain profound journey.
Soothe hard wisdom.
Meditate dark doubt.
Create vast breath.
Dazzle velvet magic.
Light porcelain courage.
Blaze naked chaos.
Love brilliant energy.
Bless delicious smile.
Nourish sacred gratitude.
Sustain profound journey.
copyright 2012 Allyson Perling
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My favorite line:
ReplyDelete"Meditate dark doubt"
The more familiar we become with our circumstances, and our feelings about them, the better able we are to engage with them. Do not turn away; do not ignore what calls you forth. Turn toward what is. Bring your best game.