Elbow deep in the suds,
cooking,
driving children,
intrudes with awkward, sweet familiarity–
a poem waiting to be born.
The kiss between ears,
the leap of heart,
as whirring slows to a blur
asking for the attention
it would take
to become word on paper.
No
time
to
write
I
shed
a
tear.
What is the lesson
in letting it go?
Jun 22, 2012 @ 09:30:13
Such a question, and *hugs*
One of those knew-fangled Microsoft Surface thingies might be a nice thing for you down the road.
Jun 22, 2012 @ 09:38:29
Oh thank you Nelle. Yesterday, I had a pain in my leg I have never had before and I realized it must be from taking my foot on and off the pedals in So. Cal traffic all day. This morning on the way home from my first drop off I pulled over to write this, tears streaming. So dramatic I know.:) So for me I think I need to work at balance– a microsoft surface thingie sounds good!:) I also want something I can stick my head in like a space suit top so everyone can know I am taking a thinking break.:)
Jun 22, 2012 @ 09:35:10
So as to really appreciate the final ink on paper ones that emerge
Very nice to see your flag rise up.
Jun 22, 2012 @ 09:41:34
Yes.:)
Jun 22, 2012 @ 12:05:58
peck peck peck…keep on pecking out words! I like.
Jun 23, 2012 @ 20:31:28
Thank you for the encouragement!
-Jennifer
Jun 22, 2012 @ 12:19:44
Scribble fast on your to-do list! If
Jun 23, 2012 @ 20:32:20
Thanks Sandy.:) You are right!
-Jennifer
Jun 22, 2012 @ 12:20:11
Scribble fast on your to-do list!
Jun 22, 2012 @ 15:50:33
Reading this, I know just how you feel.
Jun 23, 2012 @ 20:35:30
Smiling at having the “company”.
-Jennifer
Jun 22, 2012 @ 18:46:20
I love how experiential your poetry is. . . speaks to me of family/parenting life. . . letting go and putting others’ needs first. . . sometimes a challenge. . . and yet still finding time to birth a poem or two. . . blessings. . .
Jun 23, 2012 @ 20:39:58
Thank you Jason, yes a challange sometimes, but all of it beautiful.:) So glad you stopped by! -Jennifer
Jun 22, 2012 @ 20:51:20
Good to see your back at it jen!! Great poem to start into a new season…
Jun 23, 2012 @ 20:42:56
I was happy to write something down–most happy to get from the blur to the word. Why is that?:) Take care, Jennifer
Jun 23, 2012 @ 21:16:53
In the book “Imagine” Jonah Lehrer explains that the quite is a part of the creative process. It does deplete while our creative appetite seeks new, fresh ways to express, to perceive, to render. The pain of not having much to give when once the creative garden was flourishing with vivid efficiency can be frustrating, even depressing, but the fact is, if you want for it to come back, it will. Trust that it is your gift, the voice of expression lives even when it is out of words and as sure as the spring comes and goes, so will our poetry…
Jun 23, 2012 @ 01:11:59
Oh Jennifer, your words have such a beauty in their rawness. You expressed that question soooo eloquently and honestly; one that I’ve asked (and still do) many, many times. Sending you blessings, light and love for a moment of peace
xoxo
Jun 23, 2012 @ 20:45:15
Angela, I leaned into my sadness and wrote and posted and connected. What is more beautiful than that?:) Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it always. love and peace, Jennifer
Jun 23, 2012 @ 01:20:00
Oh man can I ever relate….there are still seeds of thought that were born, floating around somewhere, and I had no time to stop and capture it before it sailed away…. some of those things came back, and some have not…. if you learn the lesson, I would like to know it too…
Celeste
Jun 23, 2012 @ 20:54:15
Jun 23, 2012 @ 03:19:37
sometimes we lose a world to gain a universe..
Glad to see you again…peaceful weekend
Jun 23, 2012 @ 20:45:37
Smiling. Thank you!
-Jennifer
Jun 24, 2012 @ 12:50:10
Nice one
Jul 05, 2012 @ 13:01:13
Phew – I can relate to this one. I sometimes use my mobile to record my poems. I hope you can juggle some time for yourself – not easy with the demands of a family ((hugs)) xxx
Jul 06, 2012 @ 15:40:58
-Jennifer
Jul 07, 2012 @ 05:51:13
Thank you Jennifer – sometimes when I have lots of commitments I try to think of creative ways around them if I can – the mobile seems a handy little gadget
xxx
Jul 06, 2012 @ 14:04:10
oh MY I relate to this!!!!! the lesson is in deeper breathing ….sometimes I think breath must be poetry…
Jul 06, 2012 @ 15:39:46
Jul 07, 2012 @ 00:39:17
excellent! I will be breathing more deeply also…slow it down a bit…relax the muscles around my heart….feels so good ….why I don”t actively do this more often i don’t know! xxx
Jul 27, 2012 @ 07:20:15
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Have a blessed day,
Sharla
Aug 05, 2012 @ 08:44:38
I hope you are having a happy summer, Jennifer. Miss you! ~ Lily
Aug 16, 2012 @ 11:50:37
Oh I hope September means I get back to blogging! Miss you too Lily!
Sep 05, 2012 @ 09:32:36
Hi Jennifer, I love your writing and your blog. You have just been nominated for the One Lovely Blog Award! Check out my post “One Lovely Blog Award” for details on what to do next. Congratulations and please keep these wonderful poems and posts coming! http://sarahsilver.wordpress.com