I have a lot more time to write at the moment. The one underneath is not quite there. I got stuck but kept writing 😉
Writing our story
We are the shapers of life
the holders of the pen
the holders of the pen
And as we write
our story is coming through us
our story is coming through us
At times the channel shuts down
We hold our breath but
We hold our breath but
we must not stop writing
When a soul stagnates
You beg, and you bargain
You beg, and you bargain
You throw them words of truth
but they fail to fall on their page
Some have built a permanent
shack outside the covers
of their book
but they fail to fall on their page
Some have built a permanent
shack outside the covers
of their book
You lay down on the ground
where fear has rooted deeply
You meet them there
where fear has rooted deeply
You meet them there
waiting till a seed is sprouting
bursting to freedom
waiting till vines reach for
the stars of an unveiled universe
the stars of an unveiled universe
We cheer, we support but
we can’t write their story
so let ours serve a purpose
It might change a life
Our purpose might be
to change ourselves
so let ours serve a purpose
It might change a life
Our purpose might be
to change ourselves
which might be life changing
I've said it before, I write to find out what I really think and believe.
ReplyDeleteGreat poem!
Yes I think your writing is a reflection of who you are
DeleteHow well said! Yes, if we only ever touch or move one person, it's worth it – and in fact, we reach so many more
ReplyDeleteYes Rosemary one person at the time
DeleteA difficult time for mothers and daughters, Marja. I video message my daughter and grandson every day, too. Having more time to write is the silver lining of this terrible pandemic, and I’ve read so many poems that speak to me – yours included. We are, indeed, holders of the pen, revealing our story in every line. I especially love:
ReplyDelete‘You lay down on the ground
where fear has rooted deeply
You meet them there
waiting till a seed is sprouting
bursting to freedom’.
Don’t worry about getting stuck.
Thanks Kim Yes I think we have some control over what happens but not over other people
DeleteAh, the writer's mission. Beautifully put.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anthony
DeleteHi Marja - so glad you've connected regularly with your mother ... despite, so sadly, not being able to get there to catch up with family and friends. I endorse Kim's words ... we just need to be the best we can right now and always be there ... the seed will germinate - and our words will help others. All the best - Hilary
ReplyDeleteThanks Hilary and Yes it is a bit lonely for her now like for many others
DeleteZo jammer dat je niet mag reizen en je moeder bezoeken. We zitten allemaal thuis hier , proberen wel elke dag even een wandelingetje te maken. Je moet 1,5 meter afstand tot anderen houden, nou dat lukt hier wel gelukkig. Het voelt wel vreemd allemaal....
ReplyDeleteHier moeten we 2 mtr afstand houden en we moeten thuisblijven Dus je mag alleen maar een eindje wandelen en boodschappen doen
DeleteIt feel so strange to suddenly have to live a different life from the one we had before.
ReplyDeleteIt is a huge adjustment isn't it
DeleteThis is beautiful!💘 I resonate with; "so let ours serve a purpose/It might change a life/Our purpose might be to change ourselves which might be life changing."💘
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Saana
DeleteSharing our stories is a great way to inspire each other (and ourselves).
ReplyDeleteLike you, I've also been video calling more than ever. Thank goodness for that. Stay safe, Marja.
Yes that's true You stay safe too
DeleteThis said so well things I haven't been able to. The sense of stagnation and determination were both palpable.
ReplyDeleteI am happy for that yes there is both of that
DeleteThis is truly wonderful, Marja. I really felt this as it tapped into that revolving experience we all have wanting to help, wanting to uplift, but having only the power to share, not to determine outcomes for anyone.
ReplyDeleteThanks that's exactly the core of it
DeleteI quite agree with the message in your poem:
ReplyDeleteThe writer('shaper of life') mustn't stop writing even when the words fail him.
His writing cheers, supports, might change life.
No never give up although it isn't easy of course
DeleteI suppose we individually decide if there is a purpose or not. I wonder if we will ever be the same again after this historic ordeal. Perhaps we will learn lessons and be better for the planet and to one another. Meanwhile, skyping really is a great tool to keep connections alive!
ReplyDeleteYes I believe if you choose a purpose you more and more going to live according to that purpose. I think we will change I hope for the good in the ways you mentioned
DeleteI like the message of this, Marja, and agree that "we must not stop writing." <3
ReplyDeleteI like the part about laying down on the ground and meeting them there.
ReplyDeleteLove it! You have written a piece here, that I believe many writers would totally relate to … myself included.
ReplyDeleteThe connections that technology alliws us is a blessing in these times
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by my sumie Sunday today
Much💗love
I think it went just fine, Marja. I like it all but the list of goodies at he last is my favorite. My favorite foods, I stash away hidden chocolate. And keep a cupboard full also. :-)
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Well said. I think, once a person starts writing, he feels he has stories to tell and share, he's on a mission to try to change the world for the better.
ReplyDeleteWell said. I think, once a person starts writing, he feels he has stories to tell and share, he's on a mission to try to change the world for the better.
ReplyDeleteMarja, thank you for having this positive hope that our writing has purpose, a positive change for someone. It might happen for me, but for you... it just did.
ReplyDeleteI agree sometimes what we write may change ourselves. Somehow putting feeling to paper clarifies and cleanses. Your poem is evocative!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely agree, more especially with your last stanza. Thank you for these encouraging words, I will keep holding to my pen and wait patiently until it spills ink on the page. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, keep writing even when it feels you have nothing to say. There is someone waiting for your poem to reach them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteSome have built a permanent
ReplyDeleteshack outside the covers
of their book- this is so good!
Our purpose might be
ReplyDeleteto change ourselves
which might be life changing
What a beautiful write!