This week’s dVerse Poetics is asking us to consider calendars – whether it’s our weekly planner, a diary for this year almost gone, a brand new one for next year – and get those words down for all to see.
I think I’ll let the poem speak for itself. Please visit dVerse to read the other thoughts of my fellow poets!
– Glad to see the back of you –
This year I wanted time to stop just before I knew that I needed no more change. But only in hindsight, only after the fact (that I still can’t swallow). A bitter pill stuck in my throat, razor sharp edges that cut, a scab that I pick at just to make sure. That I loved you enough. That I was good enough. That there was time enough to fit in a life’s worth of you. There are too many dates that stick in my mind, numbers have the power to bring me to my knees. 2014 – be better. Please.
Thank you, Claudia. Yes, this year has been really horrible. I never really have been a big believer in the whole New Year thing, but this year, it’s a bit different….
Just as well nobody has the power to set the clock back and make you do it all again 🙂
Got your round knitting needles ready to have them ticking in the train on Monday?
How long is your journey? So I can gauge when the pair will be done.
BTW, you are supposed to knit both at the same time, so that they are even. Can be done on one set of needles I’m told. Can’t see how.
ah we can always hope the new year to be better than the last…esp if we make the moves to make it so as well…not feeling you are good enough are able to love them enough…its a hard feeling…
Oh yes.. what is a good year… but there are those years that bring an overload of pain… we all keep our fingers crossed for a better next year.. for you and for the world…
They do say you’re not given more than you can handle – who said that, I wonder? I may have to give them a talking to, although I am still relatively sane, walking, talking and writing…
Yes, let’s all keep our fingers crossed.
Thank you…
There is hope and that is beautiful. Sometimes days are not good to us and we are not good to ourselves… but let us all hope for a better tomorrow. Nicely penned.
-HA
I noted the tag RAW–and that’s exactly what this is, Freya. I think I share your sentiments. The coming year offers hope, but there’s always the uncertainty. I guess that’s why the sages remind us to stay in the present moment.
Yes, I know a heck of a lot of people who have had a RAW year, to be honest. Staying in the present moment is hard, but that odd chink of light when we can, does help. Wishing you well, Victoria.
Great poem Freya and i know some of what you have been through in recent times, but we deal with them, we remember the good bits, the bits that touched our hearts and then we look forward to the new year with positiveness.It will be better.Works for me.
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Poignant, with a hope for a brighter tomorrow. Well said Freya. >KB
Thank you.
sounds like you were going through a rough time… raw emotions in this freya…and i do hope that 2014 has some peace and joy in store for you
Thank you, Claudia. Yes, this year has been really horrible. I never really have been a big believer in the whole New Year thing, but this year, it’s a bit different….
Just as well nobody has the power to set the clock back and make you do it all again 🙂
Got your round knitting needles ready to have them ticking in the train on Monday?
How long is your journey? So I can gauge when the pair will be done.
BTW, you are supposed to knit both at the same time, so that they are even. Can be done on one set of needles I’m told. Can’t see how.
Yes, who would want to repeat a year?!
Hmm… I’m not so sure I can do the 2 socks at once. One at a time is quite enough!
ah we can always hope the new year to be better than the last…esp if we make the moves to make it so as well…not feeling you are good enough are able to love them enough…its a hard feeling…
Oh, I’m already working on making 2014 a better one. What is in my power, I’m doing it!
Oh yes.. what is a good year… but there are those years that bring an overload of pain… we all keep our fingers crossed for a better next year.. for you and for the world…
They do say you’re not given more than you can handle – who said that, I wonder? I may have to give them a talking to, although I am still relatively sane, walking, talking and writing…
Yes, let’s all keep our fingers crossed.
Thank you…
There is hope and that is beautiful. Sometimes days are not good to us and we are not good to ourselves… but let us all hope for a better tomorrow. Nicely penned.
-HA
Yes, let us all hope (and plan) for that! Thank you.
I noted the tag RAW–and that’s exactly what this is, Freya. I think I share your sentiments. The coming year offers hope, but there’s always the uncertainty. I guess that’s why the sages remind us to stay in the present moment.
Yes, I know a heck of a lot of people who have had a RAW year, to be honest. Staying in the present moment is hard, but that odd chink of light when we can, does help. Wishing you well, Victoria.
Emotions hang strong within the vivid imagery. We all need hope within the moments of pure anguish.
Indeed we do. I grasp at it, when I can.
I hope it’s better for you also. Here’s to a new year full of hope.
Absolutely!
Great poem Freya and i know some of what you have been through in recent times, but we deal with them, we remember the good bits, the bits that touched our hearts and then we look forward to the new year with positiveness.It will be better.Works for me.
Indeed we do. Not to forget, but just to live well.
This is beautiful, Freya 😉 Poignant and Lovely!
Thank you, Morgan.
i’ve had years like that… wishing you better in the new one ahead
the poem is raw and good – i could feel it
Thank you, Ruth. Yes, horrible years come to us all at times. The trick is to make it out through the other side.
The good thing is that the year’s almost over and you can throw that calendar away!
Absolutely!
I can feel the disappointment and pain through your words..hope your calendar is brighter next hear
So do I! it will be so….
So sad Freya – do so hope 2014 provides better memories.
Hugs.
Anna :o]
Thank you, Anna. Yes, so do I.
So bitter sweet. Good luck for 2014
Thank you – and you too.
This just aches and I felt it in every line. Praying for a better year ahead for us all…hugs!
We all deserve a good, peaceful, happy year. Thank you.