Destination Unknown

By skinner_jennifer

Thu, 20 Nov 2014
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Grasping fine strands of art

is such a joyous encounter;

not knowing if what we embrace

is our true destiny or a brief moment,

 

Who knows the order of the day?

Perhaps it brings an angry storm,

but pleasure gives stability

lifting the uneasy spirit high.

 

Let no transgressor influence

my soul in a troubled world,

just a helping hand to guide me,

to empathize with understanding;

 

accumulating knowledge; I then

become aware I've grown...

just as the road takes a turn,

I encounter destination unknown.

 

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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

An interesting musing. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

thank you for reading and for your thoughts.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Well hello again, Jenny.  Completely missed this one.  

The second stanza rang very true for me, as life has not been particularly kind to this week.  Power cuts, the car going wrong, and my heating packing up.  Not only that but a hefty dentist's bill, for both me and my other half. sad  Hence why I overlooked this beautiful poem and equally beautiful picture. 

Apart from the second stanza this one also stood out for me:-

'Let no transgressor influence

my soul in a troubled world

just a helping hand to guide me

to empathise with understanding.'

The whole thing a treat to read, which I found more than uplifting.

Thank yousmiley

Tina

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Dear Tina,

I'm truely sorry to hear of your run of bad luck, I really hope that your situations are resolved quickly.I can so relate to your dentist experience, having had a lot of problems in the past myself, it's certainly not cheap by any means and the pain in your mouth can be excruciating.

I do appreciate that with all this going on in your lives, that you read my poem. I was so pleased you got what I was trying to convey in the poem. Glad you liked the photo too, it was one my Dad took while him and my Mum were on one of their holidays. My Dad was a good photographer and loved taking panoramic views with a lot of shots. I'm not sure where this one was taken, as there's nothing on the back to let me know, but I've a feeling it was either Gurnsey or Jersey.

 

I wish I could read more of your work and others too, but finding the time is hard. You see I'm rewriting Dwellers of the New World. I wasn't happy with the way I'd written it in the beginning and I've learnt so much since I started it in 2012, that I felt the need to go back over all of it. Not only that I'm painting some illustrations too. I've finished the New World painting, but I'm still pondering over Obsidian painting, which I drew and painted from imagination, something I find difficult to do. Phew! When I finally get around to finishing it all, which is probably going to take years at the rate I'm going, I'll be back to concentrating on other things and reading, but I will be popping in every now and again.

You take care of yourself and your other half and I'll think of you all at this time.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by jeand on

HI Jenny

This is a beautiful, thought provoking poem - very deep. Knowing from reading your messages on comments, that you are an artist, makes it easier to put the poem in perspective.

The photo is very lovely.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jean,

thank you ever so much for your lovely comment, it was a treat to read.

I do get a lot of pleasure out of art, only wish I could paint from the imagination, something I've not been able to Master, but admire those that can...though I do try.

Glad you liked the photo too and thank you for telling me.

Hope you have a great weekend.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Shannan on

It simply reads like a beautiful prayer for me :-) Thank-you

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much for your kind comment Shannan.

Whatever we're creating with a thoughtful outlook, definitely brings a light to the world.

Glad you enjoyed.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Shannan on

Christmas Blessings to you in abundance Jenny :-) $

 

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

Just popped by and read this beautiful poem of yours again.   Do have a lovely Christmas, Jennysmiley

Tina

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thank you so much for your kind words Shannan,

Many Christmas blessings to you too. I hope you have a Happy, Healthy New Year with many hours of pleasure in your life.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Good morning Tina,

I've been a bit of a lazy bones this morning and only just got up. It was nice to read your comment and to know you enjoyed my poem again.

Hope you're enjoying the season and got some nice presents.

You take care and keep writing your beautiful poems.

Jenny. smiley