Holding Onto My Desires And Dreams

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Thu, 11 Jul 2024
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13 comments
 

Dear diary...new beginnings,

expression sagacious as this

wisdom prevails, cutting

through deep emotional peaks

of sickness. When all of nature

smiles with gratitude, I take

my leave till summer pollen's

blown away, then I can feel

gratitude that everything

happens for a reason.

 

Occasions of obstacles making

an appearance produces patient

strength. My existence shows

me I should not fear or be

disheartened. Was it that inner

voice sending me on the road

to recovery? Invisible energy

from a guiding hand and gentle

smile of understanding.

 

As the pages then turn on my

life, into my seventies a

swirling mix of emotions

breeze through like the wheat

being blown – gusts that sweep

this way and that, reminding

me of traveling gypsies,

always wandering, never in

one place for long.

 

I will devour each day and stay

steadfast, unfettered...holding

onto my desires and dreams.

 

 

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Comments

Submitted by celticman on

here's hoping the day doesn't devour you in return, Jenny. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thanks for taking the time out to read and comment Jack, always appreciated. I just had to record my feelings in a poem.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

I hope you had a lovely Birthday Jenny, and that this year for you is much, much, much better than last year! I loved the rich images and positivity in this poem, it is GREAT to read this new wonderful writing from you!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Good morning Di, you know your words were very touching and gave me a big smile. smiley Also thank you so much for your Birthday wishes which were also very much appreciated.

I'm glad you thought this poem was positive. I can't help thinking that when life hits rock bottom, when things get really bad, we appreciate life more.when we're well and can function properly. 

Many thanks again for letting me know you enjoyed this poem.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

A very happy belated birthday Jenny, and I hope your hay fever lessens soon - thank you for this wonderful meander and congratulations on the cherries!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

It was lovely to hear from you insert. Thank you so much for your Birthday wishes which I was very grateful for. The hay fever is still here, but my partner has it even worse than me. It's so annoying because we're surrounded by all this nature, but can't enjoy it, apart from looking out the window...although my partner still continues to work in the garden which maybe why he has it worse than me.

It's nice to know the poem had a positive impact. it was very encouraging. I always try to think that when you hit rock bottom, the only way is up.

Thank you so much for reading and your lovely comment.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Turlough on

Dear Jenny.

I hope you find happy and rewarding times in your seventies. Save a place  for me. I'll be in them soon, possibly accompanied by some travelling gypsies.

And whenever it was, I hope you had a lovely time on your birthday and the world was kind to you and it wasn't the worst of your illness days.

Good on you!

 

Turlough

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Turlough, you gave me a smile with your comment about the swinging seventies. smiley I'm sure with your positive attitude, that the seventies will be very optimistic and full of life's adventures. You'll be the pied piper for the traveling gypsies. wink

Birthday wishes were also gratefully received and appreciated. 

thank you so much for stopping by, it's always a tonic to read your words.

Jenny.

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I didn't realise you'd just had your birthday, Jenny. I'm 5 years ahead it seems!

"Here we have no abiding city" certainly, And we can have a Father's guiding hand and a fixed and steady purpose and pace, trust and patience in the troubles of life if we turn to Him for it. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

thank you for the valued comment. It was lovely to hear your thoughts and I appreciate you sharing with me.

Hope you're getting over the dental treatment okay.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Many thanks for the beautiful cherries Editors, they're very much appreciated.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by marandina on

"I will devour each day and stay

steadfast, unfettered...holding

onto my desires and dreams"

This comes across as reflective, Jenny. Maybe you have crossed the border to a new phase of your life.

Your talent for writing consummate poetry burns as brightly as it ever did.

Just a lovely, meaningful poem :)

 

*And a belated very happy birthday!!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Paul,

you know you could be right about crossing the boarder into a new life, it's certainly had its challenges so far. Having to re-think alot. 

I'm happy the poem worked for you. It's always a pleasure to hear your thoughts.

Thank you so much for the Birthday wishes and your kind words of encouragement.

Jenny.