Tag Archives: Inside

BETTER THAN PERFECTION

Posted on March 25, 2018 by elainedanforth

When it’s cold inside, but your people are inside, what are you going to do? When it’s colder still, outside, where highway traffic swiftly flies, and on light-clad body hair and goosebumps rise, while furled brows knit, and with spring … Continue reading →

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WHETHER WE ARE BOUND TO RISE

Posted on October 8, 2015 by elainedanforth

Autumn: the yellowing and desiccation– green, brilliant leaves ignite our sight and fade, but, they brightly start to glow– in their short-lived, red-gold clothes, to woody branches fiercely clinging– just like fire, as they get on their way to leave, … Continue reading →

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RESPIRE, INQUIRE

Posted on April 10, 2015 by elainedanforth

Respire. . . Inquire. . . Feel deep inside– do not try to hide within, nor blind your vision: dare to peer into the layer of mire. . . whisper a prayer. . . allow your heart to beat and, … Continue reading →

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POETRY CONTINUES

Posted on December 15, 2014 by elainedanforth

Poetry continues. . . even when you do not see it. . . it dwells and moves inside of you, even if you’re not a poet.

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EVENTIDE

Posted on August 22, 2014 by elainedanforth

Eventide. . . fresh darkness rings the big, soft chirp of crowding little crickets that sing their song outside, and soothe by entering my ear, As fresh-wafting, crisp cool air makes whispers ‘cross my skin and breathes me deep, though … Continue reading →

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DO OR DIE

Posted on May 5, 2014 by elainedanforth

Do or die. . . Coo or cry. . . Your swing may fall short of a full follow through, but it feels much, much better when you give whatever’s your best effort at this moment than to cower at … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S TRUE, TODAY?

Posted on January 7, 2014 by elainedanforth

What’s true? For you? Today?– So easy to believe a lie well practiced and reviewed by your deep inner eye, as untold time goes by. . . So, breathe. . . go to that part inside that you most want, … Continue reading →

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