Yet again another day,
and here I lie awake.
Gift of body taken care of,
to have, to hold, to break.
Lift up head and feel it click,
another fresh wave of pain,
go to lift the left arm up high,
the shoulder dislocates again...
Stretch up tall as high as the sky,
to crouch down small as a mouse.
The stupid therapist calls again,
summoning me out of the house.
Around my neck in gemstone form,
the lions courage, red.
To have and held to lend a bit,
when my own reserves are dead.
Run the streets to do my round,
I must get on with my life.
Jump a step, a bone wrenching crack,
wrong trainers...Chloe was right.
Back at school, very few know,
only those who help me the most.
Turquenite hangs at my nape
the pain, successes cost.
Never will these be removed,
my hearts, my comfort still.
These stones to give me guidance and,
to lend me courage and will.
Author notes
3- Rocks and Precious Stones, Gems and crystals
A contest entry
- Nature Heals Contest by kareneisenlord.
1200 points, ended April 27, 2008, 42 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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Judging of the Contest, Nature Heals. The entries were all so beautiful. The gold trophy was easy to judge. “Tree of Love” for option number 2. The rest weren’t quite so clear cut. I awarded a trophy for each best entry per option, and then honorable mentions for the other two. I must admit, I have a real soft spot for mothers and grandmothers. And these were the two that won the silver and the bronze. “Precious Radiant Gem” won the silver for option number 3. After reading this poem, it was one that stayed with me to the end; the endearing love of a mother represented by a gem always worn about the poet’s neck. “Beautiful Ray of Perfection” won the bronze for option number 1. I was extremely moved by this eloquent and loving tribute to the poet’s grandmother. These were both new poems that were written specifically for this contest. If there were more trophies to give out, many more would have won. I gave “The Laughing Brook” an honorable mention for option #4. “The Touch of a Friend” won an honorable mention for option #5. There were 22 more honorable mentions; and here is the list. All lovely and worthy of this and more. I cannot tell you how grateful I am for all of your entries, especially the ones that wrote especially for this contest. A special thanks goes To the other judges, Theresa and Nikki, whose help was invaluable. We were unanimous about the gold trophy. If you have time, I highly recommend that You read “Tree of Love” . It is one of the most beauteous poems that I have read in a long time. All of the contest entries were commented on at least once by me and the other judges. I enjoyed reading them all and felt extremely enriched by it. The Tree of Love new gold for tree # 2 option Precious Radiant Gem. new #3 gems silver beautiful ray of perfection new #1 bronze The Laughing Brook pre h.m. for # 4 The Touch of a Friend Pre h.m for sidewalk café #5 My Strength Around my Neck new h.m. #3 Broken, Half, Unfinished new h.m. Healing Nation h.m. [ Looking through the trees, ] new h.m. Feel better than ever a bloom amidst the gardens. new h.m. No Matter What, Hold Onto Your Dream new h.m. The Quintessence of a Tree pre h.m. LOTUS (oriku) pre h.m. Skeletal Quartz new stones h.m. [ As the water cascades down, ] new h.m. Chocolate Daisies pre h.m. Purpose new h.m The Ash Tree new h.m. Nature’s Mirror pre h.m Nature is a Babysitter pre h.m. Water Falls pre h.m. Magnificent Water new h.m. A Hidden Beauty- h.m. The Little Flower new h.m. "Today, I thought about the woods again..." (Translation) h.m. Nature’s cure - pre h.m. Reflection II - pre h.m. 24 h.m.’s all together
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Aww and Ahh! What a gut-wrenching yet pretty poem combining both the earthy realities of life with hope and healing. I am sorry for your pain. Waking up to the obstacles we must face each day can indeed be very difficult, but you are brave and you have your healing crystals. It is my belief that the Divine gave us these energy channels and mediums to bring us light and healing energy. Your poem is certainly a blessing to read and I pray for all the best for you. I am honored that you shared this lovely poem with us.
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I am so glad that you have this strength around your neck to help you through each new day. I am so sorry that you have to endure such pain. You have the heart of a warrior and are so strong. You are one that people can look up too for strength and guidance. Your poem touched me deeply. Thanks for entering and I will be praying for you.. Good luck in the contest.
Theresa
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