Swimming to the Promised Land

When Sun shines bright, my grip relaxes, I let go of death and taxes, pool at place where thirst is quenched, smile where jaw was tightly clenched. Puddling messes can be scary, Life’s complex, and heart is wary, but when fist becomes a hand, soul can swim to Promised Land. * For more on this…

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When Sun shines bright, my grip relaxes,

I let go of death and taxes,

pool at place where thirst is quenched,

smile where jaw was tightly clenched.

Puddling messes can be scary,

Life’s complex, and heart is wary,

but when fist becomes a hand,

soul can swim to Promised Land.

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Responses to “Swimming to the Promised Land”

  1. ericmvogt

    A lot of facets to this ice sickle… 😉 Love the death and taxes——the only two things that are sure? Perhaps, perhaps not… 😀

    1. melodylowes

      Exactly why I can play on that idea – are they the only sure things in this life? Or if I let go of what I feel secure in, can I find a new threshold of security? Hmmm….

      1. ericmvogt

        Your depth raises readers to new heights… Glad I ran into your blog. You are a Master Poet. 🙂 E

      2. melodylowes

        Oh, oh. The pressure, the pressure… 🙂

  2. adaisygarden

    Fantastic photo! I like the poem, too 🙂

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks! I had fun with this one…

  3. Nandini

    Great click 😉

    1. melodylowes

      Thank you!! 🙂

  4. Robert Rife

    Good message here, Melody. Thanks.

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks Rob!

      1. Robert Rife

        ; – )

  5. I HAVE A VOICE

    ever so gripping!

    1. melodylowes

      🙂 Thank you!

  6. Caddo Veil

    Oh this is so gorgeous and spirit-deep, wow-wonderful for sure!!

    1. melodylowes

      Thanks Caddo! 🙂

  7. Debbie

    I loved that ending, Melody! You have me contemplating what I need to relax my grip on! God bless you!

    1. melodylowes

      This is a really important theme for the past year for me – I have been forced to let go of so very much. And as I look back, what I have let go of has made room in my hands and heart for better things – so here’s to letting go!

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