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Here

December 10, 2021
By Lydiaq ELITE, Somonauk, Illinois
Lydiaq ELITE, Somonauk, Illinois
179 articles 54 photos 1026 comments

Favorite Quote:
The universe must be a teenage girl. So much darkness, so many stars.<br /> --me


here

when the ribbons of life untie us

here we are, together

all here

adult, child,

sloping sea and beads of night

headlights, fog, and restless boats

here

when the ventilator fuels your last sigh

when the hospital lets you go

you are here

all of you present, no illusions

as your soul light stands up and reaches for something

beyond

you are here

we are here

born, dying

walking and breathing

don’t be afraid, we’re all here

on the earth

this is a moment.


The author's comments:

This piece is based on a thought I had when I first woke up: that there is a subtle peace even in the midst of very sad moments. We are all on earth, we're OK, and it's going to be OK.


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on Apr. 10 2022 at 9:10 pm
SparrowSun ELITE, X, Vermont
200 articles 23 photos 1053 comments

Favorite Quote:
"It Will Be Good." (complicated semi-spiritual emotional story.)<br /> <br /> "Upon his bench the pieces lay<br /> As if an artwork on display<br /> Of gears and hands<br /> And wire-thin bands<br /> That glisten in dim candle play." -Janice T., Clockwork[love that poem, dont know why, im not steampunk]

you should have started with a birth and the baby breathing, and then cut it off with the death bit