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Friday, June 4

a narrow space


You know those seasons in life where you just feel overwhelmed all the time by everything, and it seems like everything that could possibly be posing any trial, is? When you are kind of pushed to your limits?  I don't think I'm in one of those.  Actually I definitely know so, because I've been there and know the difference. It's quite a big difference.  But lately I've been battling some old lies-- things that haven't bothered me in a long time. And there's a lot on my mind. It's nothing severe.. if anything it's just kind of annoying, you know?

This next little piece is a sonnet I wrote  in the midst of one of those difficult seasons. I think I have posted it up here before, when I first wrote it, but this time around it means something else entirely.  It is kind of a hopeful piece to me; I can see the difference from then and now, and know that I've grown and learned and overcome, and can do so again.

This season's heavy, I know; I know.
Backbones breaking beneath the strain.
Thinks you, 'save that amendful tone.'
From happy composure thy do refrain.

These portions with daggers-- they lacerate.
Clawing, digging, pulling delicate parts
of your soul; there looks no end in sight
Then bottom-rocks you hit, and clouds part

Not far, nor wide; a narrow space
Forth light illumining thy darkest corner
Gazing through is love's true face
And sudden the storm turns far calmer

He is the one Constant on whom to depend.
This season is long, but will come to an end.

This was totally not meant to be a downer, especially on this wonderful friday. Despite how I made it come across, I really am doing well, just have a bunch to think about.  Today, though, was a good day. I hope yours has been, too. 

Thank goodness for the weekend! What are your fun weekend plans?




13 comments:

  1. You write very well and I enjoyed reading it. :) Hopefully I will be getting some R&R this weekend. I hope yours is wonderful!

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  2. Wow. That was beautiful. Thanks for sharing!!

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  3. Kalie, you are amazing, you made my day. This is gorgeous and it utterly captures my mood today. It doesn't have to be uplifting to make you feel better, sometimes words that echo how you feel are equally as heartwarming.Familiarity maybe?

    I love this especially:
    Not far, nor wide; a narrow space
    Forth light illumining thy darkest corner
    Gazing through is love's true face
    And sudden the storm turns far calmer

    You are so gifted, i want more please! x

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  4. Wow girls, thank you so much. You are all so sweet.

    Kim, I completely know what you mean! When someone can echo what you're feeling, it's a matter od relating. I'm so glad then that I posted this. And thank you! I really want to share more...and your words are such an encouragement.

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  5. I came here to post a comment about how extremely talented you are, and I see that I am not the only one! I'm blessed to know you, friend :) By the way, I can totally relate...

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  6. hello, kalie! you sweet dear and your sweet little blog. :)

    you are very right. the blogging world is like a community, and that is just it! you do feel understood by your readers because they follow you for that reason: they get it! they want to hear what you have to say!

    natural beauty is a special thing and my tips are good tips! promise because i've been testing them out since i was a wee one!

    comment to you soon! xo

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  7. that was beautiful, thanks for sharing it

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  8. this was so lovely!! thanks for being so open and honest!!

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  9. Kalie, this is such a beautiful poem and I don't think it's a downer at all. I think it's quite an uplifting poem.

    Thanks for sharing something so personal. Poems like this always inspire and help others.

    xo

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  10. Your blog is so peaceful and inspiring. I like your poetry a lot, too. :)

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  11. You certainly have a talent for writing! And I didn't get a downer vibe from this at all. I do know how you feel though. When I start getting annoyed by past regrets etc, I simply tell myself there's nothing to be done about it now!

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