April 10

PAD 2014 – A Text from My Soul

Free Verse, PAD 2014

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When someone you love is diagnosed with dementia as a caregiver your own life gets turned inside out as well. In fact probably even more as the caregiver. But really who knows? All of us are having our own experiences through our personal realities. Who are any of us to say what's real or not real in any given moment for anyone else. 

For me poetry and music have been consistent ways to examine emotions and personal growth the experience gifts me. Recently, I have found myself, once again, pulling at the threads my emotions through poetry. Some how by placing one word next to another I am able to find peace with grief. But even more powerful, I have been able to unravel the gift of the journey. 

Here are two of my most recent poems:

a cardinal rests
it’s frozen reflection
~ encapsulated
your colorful life stilled
in a lake of memories

image of guitar from the neck with the poem Sing Me overlaid.

Day Three

Today’s prompt was to write a message poem.

I automatically thought of my nieces and nephews and all the things I want to tell them but never seem to find the way. The best way to talk to the older ones of the group is by texting them so here we go.

A Text from My Soul

Because you may not hear me
or even see me and before the verb “text,”
becomes obsolete
there are a few things I wish you to know.

The bullies at school are scared
same as you. It’s not an excuse
it is simply the truth. They see nowhere to turn
so they turn on you. It is nothing to do with you.

The beauty and beast are real
they are parts of us that make the whole.
Whether you are boy, girl, or somewhere in-between
there is beauty in you and a beast that deserves love.

Adults are not always right
as you pointed out the other night.
But their wisdom is hard fought, same as yours.
Listen, then let your soul be your guide.

Believe in yourself and honor your life
it is too fragile to take for granted. Find value
in all things, especially things different from you.
Diversity strengthens an enlightened mind.

Above the chatter that you hear and fear
you own my love. Wear it as armor
to cover to your chest so the insults of bullies
fall limp and love can grow and heal.

To read other fantastic poems go to Poetics Aside

About the author

Creator of sounds. Poet on an energetic journey with words. Explorer of Frequencies.


 

Delaina J Miller

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