There has always been a necessity in writing, penning my thoughts, journaling, or whatnot – for how else will I capture the moment as it passes; what happens if I should forget those minute details, or worse, what if I forget that moment – to be gone like an exhale on a cold morning?
Watching as the moment presents itself, the veil of darkness lifted, allowing for the break of day. I shall hunt the memories, forgetting not a thing, capturing every moment as is, some of them so fragile and short-lived that I cannot afford to lose them. I will trap them with words, in poems, and pictures.
Reading words that leave one to imagine more, revealing a piece of me. Where is the beauty held by a ray of sunshine in the sky and laughter that filled the air? The flowers were standing in the fields, coloring the landscape in a hue of happiness.
I am moved, by the scene before me, stirring that place in my heart. No words seem quite adequate in describing the sight in front of me, and my silence has been taken by the words in my head, as I watch the splendor of my day vanishing into the sunset.
Reading back from years gone by, my soul is bathed in the moment, discovering for the first time what love could do to it. The most beautiful feeling in the world. There are days I think that we have it so good, we enjoy it so much, yet, we express it so little. When things are less than perfect, I sit perfectly still and wait for the breeze to blow it all away.
The answer is blowin’ in the wind – it moves into our lives like the wind and has its way with us. Sometimes these moments come to me while I am meditating – sometimes, even in song and sometimes I can hear it in the innocence of a child's words. I am never able to predict just where or how it will influence me.
I read back further into my words, was I always this way?
...for your mere presence in my life has brought a sense of worth and hope to mine. Your words make a profound impact on my world. It has never felt typical, but, very much surreal, a constant bond of feeling loved, a sealing of my fate. Awakened wholly sated under a blanket of love, covering any misgivings, warming up my heart.
And yet, I still believe that it's all about the little things in life that make the biggest difference.
I remember the exact day I wrote these words below, not even having to read the date. I was sure life would never be the same. Years later, I am here and I am fine, but I feel their pain nonetheless.
I am speechless and terribly consumed with grief today, so much so that the words will not come — I’m not accustomed to being speechless. Today, my words stay inside, for they make no sense, even to me, so I keep them with me, for my ears only.
So, I embraced this silence that was thrust upon me – feeling it at moments as a kind of camaraderie with the voice that had been silenced forever and ever. Other times, perhaps, I talk too much.
All I have are my words, armed in my mind, written in pen, stand by stand. Oh, yes. Still by hand. It has a different feel. Altered not by keys, backspace, and delete, I write, erase, tear it to pieces and start all over again. And again.
It’s my way. I walk out to the deep end of the page and dive right in.
Ironically, it is once again a #BeautifulSunday created by @Ace108, where you take your day and share what you did. I have to admit, I wandered through my words, making this post while cooking dinner. The earlier part was bathed in prayer and raking leaves again. I would also like to thank @c0ff33a and his #SublimeSunday. Where you can post your random thoughts and dreams between the lines. I thank him for this opportunity to let those words flow. And today, my @c0ff33a, that makes you my hero. Again.
May there always be a flower to color your world. #alwaysaflower And just like that, this post is done! Come back tomorrow and we will do it again. Always remember that kindness counts, wherever you are, whatever you do. Love to you always. Denise ❤️
How Do I Love Thee?
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of being and ideal grace.
I love thee to the level of every day’s
Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.
I love thee freely, as men strive for right.
I love thee purely, as they turn from praise.
I love thee with the passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood’s faith.
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints. I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life; and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death.
Elizabeth Barret Browning
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Sourcing: The picture on the rocks #3, my daughter took for me and the little girl with the balloon is a chalked rendition of a Banksy Grafitti, littering the internet, with no way that I can find to source it back to. My apologies.
Thank you for the repost @pixresteemer! Much appreciated!
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Great write up, please do keep up with the good work @dswigle
Thank you so much. I will try to keep up with the good work! :))
"The answer is blowin’ in the wind..."! for a very long time I didn't understand what that meant. You have to be a poet, I really regret not approaching poetry when I had to. Now it's too late.
I can't understand how you can write like that but I think it's to "blame", besides the inclination towards poetry there must be a lot of reading of great poets.
I never paid attention to poetry or didn't think I did when I was in school. I loved reading, but, they wanted a dedicated poetess and wanted you to be able to decipher what they were talking about. I still have trouble with some!
Oh, no!! Am I in trouble? :) I am always to blame for something! I do read, but, not as much poetry as you think. Just some pieces that stick to my brain. It is too much trouble to try to write well in poetry, mostly why mine is only marginally okay. Look at anyone who does poetry, it is long and the stanzas go on forever. I am short and sweet. Boom. So, that is the reality of it. :)
But, I want to thank you for making me feel good about myself. Have a great week ahead, Dan! @bluemoon
Thank you, Denise! I guess I expressed myself wrong, I really wanted to write something to your post and I was very upset because I didn't know what to write, how to relate to your text. You are not a poet, in the sense of a profession, you are poetic. Everything you write is poetic, romantic and a little exalted, it is poetic in the best sense of the word. If I've made you feel good, I'm very glad. I really wish I could do that without unqualified praise.
Do not take it to heart no, because it was not meant that way. I am always happy to hear from you and I think that you express yourself very well. I do know what you mean and I always and happy to read your words. I know exactly what you're meaning to express when you say poetic and I didn't mean to upset you or make you think that you didn't say it right. You say it exactly right, Dan! @bluemoon it is I who jumbles up the words, as I sometimes find it hard taking a compliment so thank you very much and I will try not to do that and instead take the kind words says they are meant! Thank you!!
Have a great week ahead!!
That's right, it's often hard to receive a compliment.
I know you're not mad at me, even if I express myself wrong. That's reassuring.
I couldn't agree more. You have a way with words that is emotive and it's a beautiful way to express your feelings. I'm sorry you are a bit down with grief today but I hope you feel better. It's okay to embrace the silence for eventually, the words will flow later on.
Happy Sunday and enjoy the rest of your day. 😊
That piece on grief was when I lost somebody. I was reading a passage out of my journal. It is sort of therapeutic sometimes to revisit those times, just to let me know that I lived through it and I am okay now. Those were the feelings I was feeling.
But, thank you for your kindness. It is very heartwarming. Happy Sunday to you, even if it is Monday in Nigeria now. :)
Oh, a passage from your journal! 😬 Can I say 'what a relief'? Hehe. Grief is a strong emotion that can nosedive into depression if one is not careful. But a normal phase in life. Sometimes, a heartbreaking loss may come and the next day, the sun will still shine. Like you said, here you are today and doing just fine!
Hehe, yes. It's Monday here. Have a pleasant night. 😊
💖 That is so true and emotions can run deep. Thank you for being such a supportive person. It touched my heart, but didnt want you to have the wrong impression
Have a wonderful Monday!
Thank you for the compliment. Hehe, only good impressions here. 🤗
Well done, so you post one story similar to that for a month? What to you get from it a badge?
Thank you. It is actually no different for me than a normal post. They do have ideas/suggestions for people if they run out of things to write about. Here are the details here:
Thank you for stopping by! There is no money involved, but, I believe a badge is awarded.
I am not good at writing glowing and thoughtful words in posts but I do enjoying reading your post each and every time
Oh, silly guy. I love your writing and I think you write just fine. Mine is all swirls and girly stuff. You don't want to do that.
I thank you for always taking the time to read my posts and make a kind comment. I appreciate it. Have a great night. Sweet dreams. I know you are a goner!
Ohh yes I was in the land of Zzzzzzzz then but up and about now
That sounds like a perfect idea! Sleep at night.
I know that’s not something you can do with your schedule at the moment
Since you stepped down from the crown in the league I snuck in and grabbed it for a week but didn’t match your amazing engagement numbers
Haha! Doubtful!! You are everywhere!!
Lol everywhere I shouldn’t be
The sunset photography has been amazing, it looks like the sun is sinking in the water. The flower photography also looks awesome.
Thank you. Mother nature never disappoints us!
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Beautiful, lovely words!
Maybe this will bring me dreams tonight.
Thank you, sweet @dswigle.
Thank you so much, beauty! I hope you have a wonderful night!
Sweet dreams!
I just checked your profile and your posts are really thoughtful and use of words is amazing. keep it up!
Thank you so much for your words of encourangement! I appreciate it!
Hope she doesn't fall out of the bedrock.
Is she a Wilma or a Betty?
Wilma! :) I think! Hi, Ace! @ace108
Mesmerized by the beautiful sceneries and words filled my heart with gladness.. What a joy to experience delight reading a senseful writeup.. thanks for sharing @dswigle
Thank you so much for your support and your kind words! Much appreciated!
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My pleasure, and nice to have met you here as well.. Have a great week :)
Thank you so much! You too!
wow, i really like your sunset photography. your article so idealist!!
Awesome work my dear friend @dswigle. God bless you.
Thank you! You always leave me with words of kindess! It is much appreciated!
Pain surely is one thing we can all say we have in common. Seems to be part and parcel of life itself. Yet it is amazing how resilient humans are, or have to be.
That is sad, actually. It is better to think there is that place where there is none, or at the very least, it does not affect some.
These writings were taken from the journal of yesteryear and I just thought I would take them out and look at snippets again. It is good to see where you were and where you are not. Sometimes. I hope you are having a good week, Paul.
Daylight Saving Time is over and we fell back. It is upon us and it feels so good.
While I was reading between the lines, I found this gag gift for you.
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You're welcome ! LOL
Ummmm... where's the Christmas photo ????
Hahaha! THAT is hysterical! I love it!!!! Hey, you didn't find this between the lines! Thank you. That cheered my day. I am so easy! I know!
I thought people might think it inappropriate with this post, so I skipped it. I know, here I thought you came for the writing and you just come for the treats!
Oh ! I was supposed to read what you wrote first ???
My bad....
Not at all. It's more fun making it up! :))
LOL..... I'm funny..... right?
Without a doubt!! Lol :))
it's so great when a person have a way to let his emotions and thoughts go out.
Writing and poetry for you are definetely what you need, and what you really can do, because your lines are always full of sincerity and depth
<3
These writings are from yesteryear and I took them out to look at them again, gaining perspective and sometimes knowledge. I was writing of a death and it was so fresh, so new... it was painful, and I probably should have waited to write. But, I didn't put down the most emotional parts. I left that alone.
Thank you for stopping by and leaving your words!
when we feek pain, we are even more sensitive and expressive than when we feel happiness.
Yours words went from the heart, and readers feel it.
Poems have been your hobby since childhood?
Sometimes I can create good rhymes too. The last one was for my hubby and our 10th anniversary. I haven't shared it here, but maybe I will;)
These writings are from yesteryear and I took them out to look at them again, gaining perspective and sometimes knowledge. I was writing of a death and it was so fresh, so new... it was painful, and I probably should have waited to write. But, I didn't put down the most emotional parts. I left that alone.
Thank you for stopping by and leaving your words!