Walking
and cycling used to be such a great way to get in touch with self. In the past
few years my work hours have changed, as well as my health and so walking has
decreased somewhat.
I have
written many poems and verses in my other blog which has helped; and also found journaling and writing very
helpful most of my life but last year I started a blog under a nom de plume and
wrote uncensored especially when I was
in terrible pain either emotionally or physically suffering with chronic
pain. I could not help but notice how
therapeutic...cathartic many times, this was for me. I was getting reacquainted with me but also,
more importantly, loving all me including my dark side.
When I
saw this prompt entitled “Solitude” I could not help but write about it immediately. {despite that
it is 5am}. I was married 24 years
having left my family home; so
basically for 43 years I had never ever lived alone. That was a huge change for me and not
easy. I slipped into dark moments, until
I finally started getting to know ME. Isolation, solitude and loneliness are
not the same. I love my solitude... have always enjoyed quiet times to refuel
But this alone time, living in a city where I knew no one but 2 relatives I had
not seen in over 30 years forced me to stare at solitude right in the face for
days, months, years.
[...] "Solitude is a silent storm that
breaks down all our dead branches; Yet it sends our living roots deeper into
the living heart of the living earth". [...] Khalil Gibran
The plus
side of facing these solitary moments was getting in touch, finally, with my
inner self. I had another relationship
for several years but never moved in with another man. The fear of losing my “self” seemed too threatening.
My deep
soul searching writing last year, however, opened my heart and soul more than
years of therapy. I was finally coming
home and getting acquainted with me
through traces here and there of my soul.
And now
with this Japanese form of poetry I am finding it is like reflecting on nature
and looking inside our selves constantly...So this prompt is a real treat to
write.
Our host
has written 2 beautiful haiku:
deep
down inside
hiding
in the deeper layers of the soul
divine
inspiration
©
Chèvrefeuille
scent of
incense
guiding
me through the depths of my soul -
showing
the light
©
Chèvrefeuille
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| © Clr '14 Solitude |
writing for hours
removing clutter lodged,
crevice of the soul,
bumped into my inner self
wandering towards the light.
scented candles
keep my muse and me company
insightful script.
(c) Tournesol
Posted by Cheryl-Lynn Roberts 2014/08/17
