Carol A. Hand
Which reality should we allow to define a life?
A vision that freezes it in time as one of darkness and strife
or one that only focuses on eternal mornings of hope and light
without the power of healing rainbows or the starry, moon-lit night?
Being tossed and blown by life’s powerful storms
Teaches that they often leave a stronger magic that transforms
pruning desires for superficial transitory goals
leaving only gratitude for the beauty, resilience and kindness of other souls
***
Copyright Notice: © Carol A. Hand and carolahand, 2013-2016. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Carol A. Hand and carolahand with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.
Voices from the Margins 
I strive to be balanced in both worlds Carol. What a beautiful poem!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Lovely comments, Trace. Chi miigwetch. You do a great job of balancing! ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
There was a time when I was afraid to let light into my life. Afraid to hope for fear it would be torn away from me. Overtime something in me changed and having seen the darkness I appreciate the light so much more.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank for for sharing such profound and eloquent insights, Maria. ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Another loverly poem! Thank you, Carol.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you for your kind words, Buster ❤
LikeLike
‘…Being tossed and blown by life’s powerful storms
Teaches that they often leave a stronger magic that transforms..’
storms can be so refreshing..clearing the air..
love your poem.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much for your lovely comments and important insights, Sue. ❤
LikeLike
I sat on the bus today thinking of you and hoping you’d post something so I could send you some love in the comments as your grandson has been on my mind and I hope he’s doing well.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much for your kindness, Diane. I’m deeply grateful to hear from you – and for your support, encouragement, and friendship. (My grandson is doing well overall.) I send my best wishes to you, too ❤
LikeLike
As always Carol, the most beautiful, positive and uplifting words. Thank you for a lovely beginning to a lovely day. xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s always a gift to hear from you, Nellie. Thank you for your kind and lovely comments. You have been in my thoughts lately – sending you hugs and healing light ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Life progresses through the play of opposites, Carol, and the truth is well depicted in your reflections.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you for sharing such important insights, Raj, and for your kind and thoughtful comments. It’s always a pleasure to hear from you 🙂
LikeLike
Dear Carol, this is truly a very beautiful poem and so thought provoking! My spiritual mentors and Sufis have taught me to allow my soul to embrace the storms in order to receive its rewards that are noted in your phrase.. gratitude for the beauty, resilience and kindness of other souls!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you for your eloquent and thoughtful comments, Saadia. I’m not surprised to hear about the important cultural/spiritual similarities we share, and I’m deeply grateful to learn more about this.
LikeLiked by 1 person
We are more connected then we would have ever thought so of and I am grateful for that 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am grateful as well 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person