When I
write sometimes the words flow
easily. Lately it’s been more of a staccato…
My rhythm lingers in the rests as I reflect
in the silence. I’ve been reflecting intensely for a month now and I think I understand
why.
This
poem is about various relationships. Like many of our interactions it can get
confusing when it appears one way and then seemingly changes into another. It
is about boundaries. Where do we begin and end?
"Ultimately, of course, there is no
other,
And you are always meeting yourself."
~ Eckhart Tolle~
When I
settle my mind, and I let down the fences placed to protect my heart, I can see
the lichen that clings. Messages can be sent and learned by everyone we meet.
"Be grateful for whoever comes,
because
each has been sent as a guide from beyond."
~Rumi~
What
we do with those moments of insight can be equally heart wrenching, expansive,
liberating, joyful and a bit terrifying. Yet, letting go of what holds us back
is as necessary as pruning roses. New growth will come in the eclipses of our heart.
Blocking the growth only delays the progress and adds another cage around the
heart. This poem reflects an inner journey of exploring boundaries, old and
new.
Heart Matters
by Carolyn Riker
by Carolyn Riker
Sorting
through the rubble
I met
a rock
Stable
and real
My own
world dark and crumbled
Obstacles
plenty but replaced by stepping stones
And I
grew
Inner
resilience was ignited
Heart
mattered
Gratitude
Mind learned
to dance with the Moon
As a
connection grew the boundaries became diffused.
Spiritual
fate
The storm
became rough
Waves
crashed
Patterns
repeat
Imploding
and exploding
An ebb
and flow of old mixed with new
Fear
and betrayal
Eroded
the core
Exposed
the Ego
An
avalanche of mistrust
Set
off echoes of the past
The tides
uncovered the source
An abandoned
child emerged shaken and hurt
Where
boundaries of consistency were few.
The
rock was a mirror of me.
It has
now returned to the sea.
A weathered
worn pebble remains on the beach
I carry
it in the pocket of my heart.
I reconnected
a lost part of me reflected in you.
Carolyn Riker, MA is a private tutor, writer and a poet. She is also a Certified Instructor for Journal Writing and provides workshops. Carolyn finds comfort and balance in her kids, nature, music and her sweet cat Copper. She can be seen sipping soy lattes and nibbling on dark chocolate. She’s a regular columnist for Rebelle Society and Elephant Journal. She also has a personal blog here. You can also visit Carolyn’s facebook page here.
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