We keep telling ourselves
it isn’t going to happen,
that our world will not be
destroyed by a madman or two
hurling threats and insults before
picking up their toys.
The image of what might be
cuts too deep,
leaving me to forage through
seed thoughts,
separating golden wheat from the chaff,
searching for faith, hope and redemption,
life’s lost lexicon –
and if push comes to shove,
praying for resurrection.
A beautiful piece of found art at my favourite grove in Stanley Park (Vancouver, B.C.).
anotetohuguette 
Nice PIC!!! ADD my blog too!!! Kisses ❤ ❤ ❤
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Thank you for stopping by & commenting, it warms the heart!
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This sings of the truth,
Love Mom
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Indeed Shirley…😊😊😊
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As always, I appreciate your lovely words, Mom! I knew you would get this poem!! XO
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Stunning art and searching words. ❤️
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Your kind words have made my day, thank you so much, Miriam!
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My absolute pleasure. 🌷
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Oh my. This gave me the chills – long-lasting all-over chills. Those last four lines are so powerful. And the “picking up their toys” describes the juvenile insanity perfectly.
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The news/media is filled with unsettling images and I needed/wanted to distill some of what I was hearing/reading…I wanted to share my thoughts and impart hope…thank you for your beautiful words, I appreciate them so much!
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This indeed mirrors our current situation..war is goin on in one of the major cities in my country ….and heaven knows when it will end. The sad part though is we see young boys being part of the war…seeing these young boys carrying guns breaks my heart…they are suppose to be in school carrying books and papers instead of guns..
Anyways..there goes my rant…lol
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Thank you so much for sharing…there is too much going on in the world and we must speak out to try to stem the tide, I’m saddened to read that your country is experiencing war in a major city and those young ones…it breaks my heart, too. I’m glad to have your words here, Mich, thank you for leaving them.
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We continue to pray for the war to end..though its a little farther from where i live but still we pray as one nation ..
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…and now you can add ours!
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Thank you…that would mean a lot..
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So scary and true. I agree with Michnavs. How terribly sad those young men that are brainwashed, carrying guns. I cannot watch the news anymore. Feel so helpless. Thank you Kimita for your always profound words . Love your photo .
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Thank you, dear Huguette! I had to stop watching so much news as well, I try to check in for just half an hour, otherwise, I feel overwhelmed! The colours of the found art remind me of Mexico…
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Your words truly reflect the current state our world is in right now. I loved the part “leaving me to forage through seed thoughts, separating golden wheat from the chaff.” It rings truth, we need to find that golden nugget of positivity amongst all that rubbish in our life. A very poignant post…always looking forward to reading your profound and eloquent words!
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At my yoga class this morning, Sandra, our yoga teacher, shared with me the word that came to her as she read my poem, ENDURANCE – this is what we need to cultivate in order to push back the negativity and hatred threatening our very existence. I’m so blessed to have such lovely readers weighing in…thank you (always!) for your support and readership!
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It’s always a genuine pleasure perusing your site. Your words make it an enjoyable read.
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Thank you…
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FREAKING AWESOME!!!!! This is so relevant with all of the mess going on in this country. For this world to be honest. Foreging is something that makes me think of the how we (man) should be in an ageessive forage for a strong connection with God.
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You are awesome, I couldn’t ask for a better response to my words, thank you so much for stopping by & commenting!!
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I so hope that good sense prevails and this madness ends. Your words are so very powerful and poignant and very beautifully written. I love the artwork. 🌼🌼🌼
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When I catch the news here and there, I’m shocked each and every time, there doesn’t seem (at the moment!) to be an end to the ongoing madness and my heart falters…but we must carry on and continue to fight the good fight with our words (as well as our thoughts!). Thank you (always!) for your very lovely words…
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Very well written. Truth can be very scary. I wish you enough 😃💛
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Thank you so much for stopping by & leaving such lovely words…
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A beautiful poem and yes, all our thoughts are seeds from which good things can grow 💜
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I will add your beautiful words to my garden…in light of recent events, it’s time to bloom, thank you for this!
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You are very welcome! ☺💖
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There is uncertainty and unrest everywhere but there is still hope. Thank you for reminding us about it, Kim. The world is in desperate need of hope.
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Your words have warmed my heart…here’s hoping the tide turns in time…I’m glad you stopped by!
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Thank you, Kim. I am so glad I did stop by after what is obviously a very long time
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