a shard of glass

[upsetmyheart]

this poem i wrote from a prompt in all_unwritten, and am surprised by how it unfolded.  it never ceases to amaze me how many different phrases, thoughts, objects can awaken something inside.  i am reminded of how much time and effort i have put into reinventing ME after i lost myself on the whim of another's demands...

i saw it all
in a shard of

Comments

[journalfriend]

You speak with powerful words
powerful feelings
powerful thoughts
Praying you are well
Journal friend

[upsetmyheart]

ah, thank you so much. i am well. more so than i have been. same tidings to you, journal friend.

[autumnsea]

The propulsion of the shard image is grand. To me it feels done in stages here, building up ...

I love, love, love that final stanza. A great ending. :)

[upsetmyheart]

thank you for commenting on the momentum, i began to feel it moving after the second stanza and ran with it!

[stupastu]

sated with salt and memories.
and i saw it there,
in a shard of glass.
or is it ice?

*Melts*

[upsetmyheart]

*smiles*