Tag Archives: Loss

A GIANT WAVE THAT WANTS TO FLOW

Posted on November 28, 2022 by elainedanforth

A giant waveof grief. . . it wants to flow much like the fattest drops of heavy, salty tears, warm down a face, lids squeezing water out of eyes, with grace or awkwardness, so to express a love and loss, … Continue reading →

Posted in Medium Length Poems, Poetry | Tagged Flow, Grief, Loss, Want | Leave a comment

HAND. LAND. MEANS OF SUPPORT.

Posted on March 1, 2018 by elainedanforth

Hand. Land. Such means, which range from well seen to unseen, of support, more vital than such thick walls as bar all possible admittal to the most fortified war fort. Having such strong underpinning often differentiates so much from not … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Musing (Longer Poems), Poetry | Tagged Air, Dare, Feeling, Fork in the road, Fort, Grounding, Hand, Loss, Relax, Risk, Seeing, Senses, Skies, Support, Surroundings, Winning, Yin-Yang | Leave a comment

ANCHOR ME

Posted on February 19, 2018 by elainedanforth

Anchor me, you slithery words, from my tossing turbulence and largely wily, little wise , habitual mentality. . . a source, ’tis true, that lacks that cool air of neutrality. . . And yet, these thoughts this heart, at times, … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Musing (Longer Poems), Poetry | Tagged Anchor, Body Mind, Earth, Feelings, Heart, Light, Loss, Mentality, Possibilty, Seeing, Tales, Thoughts, Universe, Win, Words | Leave a comment

WHAT YOU’RE CUT OUT FOR

Posted on December 13, 2017 by elainedanforth

You have been cut. Yup. You feel as though you’ve had enough. No shred of oomph to think of triumph and go on, like one of scruff, to do the things you know could make it better. . . So … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged Better, Conflict, Cooperation, Cut, Healing, Help, Identity, Loss, Peace, Purpose, The Unknown, World | Leave a comment

YOU HAVE, YOU HAVE. . . YOU HAD

Posted on October 20, 2017 by elainedanforth

What have we here? A original Poetic Musing on the question, and on the journey of we all make through life.
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Posted in Poetic Musing (Longer Poems), Poetry | Tagged Bigger picture, Having, Identity, Life, Loss, Love, Possession, Relationships, Universe | Leave a comment

TREE POSE

Posted on October 27, 2016 by elainedanforth

Fall moves strong, a downward swing– I find the way, much like a tree, still to stand , arms stretched like sturdy branches, persevering, to do all that I need to do to live my life, through all my losses, … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Poetry, Seasons, Uncategorized, Winter | Tagged Bravery, Change, Life, Loss, Perseverance, Rain, Seasons, Tree, Weather, Wind | Leave a comment

A DROP IN THE BUCKET BEGINS

Posted on October 8, 2016 by elainedanforth

Drop in the bucket. . . Tear +++++tear ++++++++++tear +++++++++++++++drop. The twinkle inside +++++that wants me to crumble, ++++++++++dissemble, +++++++++++++++burst, ++++++++++++++++++++die– +++++++++++++++++++++++++down to flop. It seems now +++++a very rough +++++wrinkle I ride– the firm-under-me ground comes crashing all down, … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Musing (Longer Poems), Poetry | Tagged A drop in the bucket, Confidant, Crying, Flow, Grieving, Letting Go, Loss, Sadness, Shoulder to cry on, Tears | Leave a comment

DADDY DADDY DADDY DADDY DADDY

Posted on June 19, 2016 by elainedanforth

Daddy Daddy Daddy Daddy Daddy you left so soon– I was not ready. . . I felt alone. . . the love you gave to me, I missed so much. . . the wonder ways you had to teach and … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Musing (Longer Poems), Poetry | Tagged Appreciation, Crying, Daddy, Father, Grief, Loss, Love, Memory, Miss you, Remembrance, Sadness | Leave a comment

LEAVING PORT

Posted on July 16, 2015 by elainedanforth

To lose a time, to lose a place, bid bye my familiar source of nurture that I knew through loving arms and face. . . to see and hear the echoes as they grow so far. . . to hold … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Musing (Longer Poems) | Tagged God, Grace, Haven, Heaven, Journey, Life, Loss, Love, Mind Body, New Beginnings, Plea, Poetry, Port, Walking | Leave a comment

CHEWERS OF THE WORLD, UNITE!

Posted on February 10, 2015 by elainedanforth

Chewers of the world, UNITE! You have plenty to lose, but much more to gain! And some sorts of loss are really quite right, so sit down, and smile wide with those great big teeth white, dig into your food, … Continue reading →

Posted in CHEWING, Medium Length Poems, Poetry, Prayer, Thoughts on Macrobiotics | Tagged Chewing, Confidence, Determination, Eating, Gain, Great big teeth, Invite, Loss, Mind Body, Opening, Poetry, Reaching out, Smile, Unite, World | Leave a comment