Wonderful Things...

[anirbas]

Let it be said,
through good and bad,
thick and thin, fat and lean...

When we paused to listen
beyond our own inner screams-

we heard the cooing
of doves, the answering
trill of a mockingbird,
the drip
of raindrops
from wind
trembled leaves,
the bouncing bubbles
of childrens laughter
floating upon summer breezes

When we looked beyond
our individual invisible turmoil
we saw wondrous things-

double rainbows
sunsets and sunrises
shadowed woods
and sun dappled glades

When we dared taste
more than our own bile-
we delighted in chocolate
cake and a nice cut of steak

When we allowed ourselves
to feel more than our own pain,
we felt kindess, empathy and love...

Let it be said,
through good and bad,
thick and thin, fat and lean...

When we paused to listen
beyond our own inner screams-

we experienced and experience
the most divine and wonderful things

[pegesus]

Well said M'Lady.....life is so surprising to us, when wn feel down we feel sorry for ourselves, when we are up we rejoice, yet life is always there for us when we are ready for it. there is so much of it to deny, yet there are those who would try to deny it....thats when I write my anger, and thats when I forget the beauty of life. Thank you for bringing the reality back. Your words are uplifting to the swings of my mind.
love ya girl
peg

[heartfelt7]

Totally agree with Pegesus!! I love this whole poem, and especially the line "When we paused to listen beyond..." I am so moved by this, and the fact that I can put my own words there as needed like - when I pause to listen beyond my own thoughts - when I pause to look beyond me - then in your words I "experience the most divine and wonderful things." Exalt!!!

[anirbas]

Thanks millions for the read, comments and exalt, sweet Heart! Poetry, like a painting, is always open to interpretation. Good to see you around. I trust all is well with you and yours, Duchess?

[anirbas]

Thanks millions for your read and comments, too, my Lady Dame Mary! Good to know I can still put a spin on reality with my words and uplift my fellow earthlings!!!!!