Loved reading this Nadia and it felt like you were sitting right next to me when I was reading this. I can feel what you feel, having been through health issues my whole life and always feeling like I have missed the class where they were telling why I will not be like most others. If you want to talk or need some company for a cup of coffee then know I am here.
I am sending you a lot of love and shine from my end. Hope the coming days eases your pain and gives you new hope.
Thank you so much, dear Sheetal. I feel you. I always thought something is wrong, why is everyone going about their days differently than I am. Well everything makes sense now. I'm here for you as well. Stay strong and take as much rest as you can when you need it. Hugs.
I am sorry about the dip you are currently in. If you ever need to reach out, please do. I feel your anxieties. I love this piece. / it is / a box of lost / & found /, / an intersection / between / what was / & / what would have been / .
Your writing moves me to tears…i feel the pain of your pain in my heart.
My beloved has been in chronic pain for years with constant ringing in her ears, intense headaches, back and shoulder pain, feeling weak, needing so much rest…its hard to deal with, as the pain is relentless and seems endless, impossible to escape from…she bears it, but we also seek release for her…the pain keeps so much of her potential unrealized as many days go by in blurs of suffering…and yet, we will not let go of hoping to find a way for her to be free from its grip. She amazes me with her fortitude, and often bears it without even mentioning it to me. She finds some relief with high quality CBD, and in prayer and meditation. It has caused us to look for the sources and be very conscious about avoiding stress and letting go of old patterns and bad experiences from the past. We are on a quest and a healing journey…and refusal to give up! Thank you for expressing your situation and honestly sharing what you are going through. May Love make a way to your complete healing of all pain and its sources! “Hope is the thing with feathers/ That perches in the soul/And sings the tune without the words—/and never stops—at all-/And sweetest—in the Gale—is heard/And sore must be the storm/That could abash the little Bird/That kept so many warm…” Emily Dickinson
I so needed to hear this today. I'm so sorry your beloved suffers greatly. Please never give up. I have heard of people healing and living fully and thriving. Your beloved will get there too. I too will not give up. This reminds me to continue being hopeful, optimistic, and perseverent. Stay strong you two as well. Much love and light.
I am praying through for her and now bring you into that circle of light. I have witnessed amazing “impossible” situations completely transformed through persistent prayer including complete healing from stage four cancer...so I am careful to maintain faith with hope mixed with perseverance and trusting our highest good is in the process of unfolding....
As in a recent Dawning Light story “Hopeless At Last”...
You are a light in this world and you are precious!
an eagle/ that never perches.... the juxtaposition of this hit me most. The beauty and power of an eagle, but it can never land and rest. SO close to what feels like wholeness but it. never. lands. to rest.
I'm frustrated and tired just by the thought of THAT, let alone the feeling of chronic pain. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for reading, Cierra! That was indeed the point, to show how chronic pain never stops. And allegorically a bird that never lands anywhere can work effectively in conveying that feeling, I hope!
I'd say it worked as an allegory! And of course, you're welcome! I'm hoping you're experiencing less of this, I really do. But I think I understood it as best as it could be conveyed while not being in that situation!
Thanks so much, Felix! Yes, I'm working on a chapbook. But these poems come rarely to me these days lol. I wrote about 10 poems in 3 years for this collection XD.
Every poet has their own speed. :) I'm at the slowest I've ever been, for the reasons I mentioned last Friday. I'm kind of stuck with that pace for the moment. But oddly, it's also refreshing. Perhaps poetry is meant to be a slow cooking experience.
Oh yes, indeed. It will come to you when it needs to. You're busy writing other great stuff. I feel the same. I used to focus so much on poetry, but it's been a liberating experience experimenting will all other kinds of forms.
A lovely poem, Nadia.
Also, your honesty brings with it its own hope.
Stay strong, as I'm sure you always do. I hope the new project brings some welcome distraction from the pain and that tomorrow is a better day. 🤗
Thank you so much, Nathan. It's been a saving grace for me today. I appreciate you!
What words when words fail? Your poem shines, Nadia. Even the small glimpse of chronic pain I've seen in my own family leaves me humbled. 💙🖤💜
We all have our struggling. And I'm sorry for your struggling. I see you (I just watched Avatar and thought it's a beautiful saying). <3
It is a powerful statement to see someone. Thanks, Nadia - I see you.
<3
Loved reading this Nadia and it felt like you were sitting right next to me when I was reading this. I can feel what you feel, having been through health issues my whole life and always feeling like I have missed the class where they were telling why I will not be like most others. If you want to talk or need some company for a cup of coffee then know I am here.
I am sending you a lot of love and shine from my end. Hope the coming days eases your pain and gives you new hope.
Thank you so much, dear Sheetal. I feel you. I always thought something is wrong, why is everyone going about their days differently than I am. Well everything makes sense now. I'm here for you as well. Stay strong and take as much rest as you can when you need it. Hugs.
Lots of love & hug Nadia. We shall overcome this challenge or else learn to thrive with it.
Yes, nothing can stop us. <3
I struggle with insomnia from time to time, and I understand the absolute feelings of no control. Here's to a brighter, sleep-filled future :)
Ugh, I hate insomnia. I'm sorry you go through that. I hope you have more restful days and nights. Thank you for your support. <3
I am sorry about the dip you are currently in. If you ever need to reach out, please do. I feel your anxieties. I love this piece. / it is / a box of lost / & found /, / an intersection / between / what was / & / what would have been / .
All of this.
Thank you so much, Tiffany! Likewise - you know my email and FB ;-). I'm sorry we two struggle. Thank you, it's been so fun so far!
Nadia, dear one…
Your writing moves me to tears…i feel the pain of your pain in my heart.
My beloved has been in chronic pain for years with constant ringing in her ears, intense headaches, back and shoulder pain, feeling weak, needing so much rest…its hard to deal with, as the pain is relentless and seems endless, impossible to escape from…she bears it, but we also seek release for her…the pain keeps so much of her potential unrealized as many days go by in blurs of suffering…and yet, we will not let go of hoping to find a way for her to be free from its grip. She amazes me with her fortitude, and often bears it without even mentioning it to me. She finds some relief with high quality CBD, and in prayer and meditation. It has caused us to look for the sources and be very conscious about avoiding stress and letting go of old patterns and bad experiences from the past. We are on a quest and a healing journey…and refusal to give up! Thank you for expressing your situation and honestly sharing what you are going through. May Love make a way to your complete healing of all pain and its sources! “Hope is the thing with feathers/ That perches in the soul/And sings the tune without the words—/and never stops—at all-/And sweetest—in the Gale—is heard/And sore must be the storm/That could abash the little Bird/That kept so many warm…” Emily Dickinson
I so needed to hear this today. I'm so sorry your beloved suffers greatly. Please never give up. I have heard of people healing and living fully and thriving. Your beloved will get there too. I too will not give up. This reminds me to continue being hopeful, optimistic, and perseverent. Stay strong you two as well. Much love and light.
Thank you Nadia!
I am praying through for her and now bring you into that circle of light. I have witnessed amazing “impossible” situations completely transformed through persistent prayer including complete healing from stage four cancer...so I am careful to maintain faith with hope mixed with perseverance and trusting our highest good is in the process of unfolding....
As in a recent Dawning Light story “Hopeless At Last”...
You are a light in this world and you are precious!
I pray for you and your loved ones. And I pray for us all, to be happy and healthy. If we are, we're unstoppable.
an eagle/ that never perches.... the juxtaposition of this hit me most. The beauty and power of an eagle, but it can never land and rest. SO close to what feels like wholeness but it. never. lands. to rest.
I'm frustrated and tired just by the thought of THAT, let alone the feeling of chronic pain. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for reading, Cierra! That was indeed the point, to show how chronic pain never stops. And allegorically a bird that never lands anywhere can work effectively in conveying that feeling, I hope!
I'd say it worked as an allegory! And of course, you're welcome! I'm hoping you're experiencing less of this, I really do. But I think I understood it as best as it could be conveyed while not being in that situation!
I appreciate you so much!
And I, you! ❤
Beautiful. Disciplined but also unconstrained.
Wow, I love that. I try to have structure but also freedom in my poems. Thanks so much, Lara!
i hope our little get together will let you forget about it all just for a little while and enjoy yourself <3
Yes, babe! I'm so excited! <3
And congratulations on the new project!
I'm so sorry for the pain that will not let up, but happy that you can escape into your creative mind and produce beautiful poetry as a result.
Thank you so much, Wendy! It's one of those days. But yes, I'm grateful for the fruits of this situation. <3
Sending you hugs and best wishes wonderful Nadia.
And I to you, in your trying times, my friend. <3
Thank you 😊
A very insightful poem! I hope you intend on compiling them into a collection and getting them out there.
Thanks so much, Felix! Yes, I'm working on a chapbook. But these poems come rarely to me these days lol. I wrote about 10 poems in 3 years for this collection XD.
Every poet has their own speed. :) I'm at the slowest I've ever been, for the reasons I mentioned last Friday. I'm kind of stuck with that pace for the moment. But oddly, it's also refreshing. Perhaps poetry is meant to be a slow cooking experience.
Oh yes, indeed. It will come to you when it needs to. You're busy writing other great stuff. I feel the same. I used to focus so much on poetry, but it's been a liberating experience experimenting will all other kinds of forms.
Different forms really do express a different side of ourselves. It's fascinating to explore.
Yes, so illuminating!
do you mean :the impossibilities of living though it "without " poetry
that poem is raw
wondrous
That is well said! Thank you, I appreciate you.
I'm in
Write about invisible, intangible things concretely and tangibly. Or, write about them in allegories and poetically.
It’s through vivid images that we connect to each other’s struggles and situations and relate to each other better.
Yeaaaah let's go! <3
I'm very sorry to hear about your health issues. I hope all turns out well in the end. It was a lovely poem.
Thanks so much, Jim!