“You have received a letter”
It is crisply folded
and neatly signed.
The black stamp type
more official than God.
It is an end
that I have been waiting
to fall, this declaration,
since years.
As quickly as I have scanned it,
I am checking
my reaction.
Emotional or coldly rational,
Emotional or coldly rational,
pain-filled probably
and yet…surprisingly
No.
No.
Time is time
is time as
everyone promised.
I trace the letter V
with my pinky finger,
flying it into a wing.
“Goodbye
once Love.
I let you flow on
like the river,”
In order to have
this invitation –
accepted –
to sing.
A letter received, a hot shower taken followed by a walk along the Rhône amidst a howling wind. I stopped and said a sort of prayer to the water.
On we go.
As always, I am so grateful for your being here, whether I write poems or tourist tomes, I rely on you.
Bisous.
Be safe, be smart, be kind, be well.
Heather
Hello dear Heather…old friend here. I check every once in awhile to see how and where you are.
New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings…
Lao Tzu
May your tomorrow’s be filled with sunshine..? Janey
A new chapter waiting for you to write it. Oh the possibilities that letter has opened space in your heart for, for now you are no longer in limbo waiting.
I can only guess the meaning but can be sure I am here virtually supporting you and sending Love. Mx
Let your heart and voice sing, dear Heather. On you go indeed.
And we are with you. xo
I think I can really relate to this. Oh to walk along the Rhone again!
Maybe it’s not an end, but rather a sort of “you” capsule to be buried and revisited when it’s time to become a part of the cosmos. Maybe we don’t leave this earth without collecting all the love we gave and had and when we do it feels like the most glorious thing we’ve ever felt and we light ourselves on fire for that to transform us. Love never ends it just transforms. The only part we must learn to let go of is what has harmed us. Cheers to your beautiful heart and eternal love.
On the other side of grief, you’ve found hope and a stronger sense of self. Sending you a big hug!
Dear Heather, Oh Lord….do i have reason to know what you’re talking about? For now, I’d ask to play this song (you may not be old enough to know it as I do). Choose your souvenirs carefully……and curate them with an eye towards your own well-being…….but don’t just throw them away (as many folks would advise).
thinkiing of you this afternoon, here in the suddenly chilly Blue Ridge mountains…..and best of all fortune to you, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbL1LptZ8Vc
david
Oof, I really felt this one. The poem made me gasp. Grateful for you, too. xxoo
I’m so glad you are ok. It was so surprising to hear there was some cause to have to ‘officially’ close an old relationship. it sounds like you were prepared, as prepared as could be. Happy you are caring for yourself! Be well!
Thank you beautiful Sister! You know how much this new hope means to me.
What a hopeful, glorious post! You are not just okay; you are thriving! I love this new beginning for you; unencumbered, lighter, floating, full of possibility. And lovely photos, as always. Hooray!