Quadrille: Memories

by | Oct 24, 2017 | Poetry | 16 comments

 

encumbering societal norms

weighed heavy on me

so I rescinded to hibernate

to rationalize my subsistence

to feel my roots

like waves retracting

to depth of ocean

then your memories creaked gently

in the silence of my heart

breathing me to life

yet again

 

Linked to dVerse Quadrille #43 where Grace has prompted us to use the word “creak” in our quadrille.

 

16 Comments

  1. Angela

    This is lovely. I can relate to the idea of the receding into the quiet to not only recharge, but to center, and the thought that there’s someone who is able to be present there, too, and even able to uplift. That’s a beautiful thing.

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    • Feelings and Freedom

      The load of expectations gets too much to bear at times, so reclusion is at times, uplifting 🙂 Thanks for reflecting back Angela!

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      • Angela

        It is! You’re welcome.

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  2. Frank Hubeny

    I like how memories breath one back to life.

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  3. Beverly Crawford

    Sometimes one needs to be reclusive and savor memories! Well said.

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    • Feelings and Freedom

      We need to manage the ebb and flow of life all the time so rejuvenation becomes necessary..in whatever form it is. Thanks for your lovely words Namratha

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  4. Grace

    We all need that space and time to reflect on ourselves ~ I am glad for the happy conclusion ~ Thanks for joining in ~

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    • Feelings and Freedom

      Yes we do. It’s our way of hitting back at life with renewed vigour. Thanks Grace.

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  5. happynotsogolucky

    This is beautiful. I feel memories bring on a sense gratefulness for the precious moments we have been able to experience so far

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    • Feelings and Freedom

      How true! Memories are reminders that there are good times as well in the life and the moments of grief won’t last long. Thanks for your words.

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