I just thought I would try this after visiting TheOnlyCin’s blog and seeing the challenge and her response to it.
Thanks to Viewfromtheside for the opportunity.
http://viewfromtheside.wordpress.com/2010/09/17/weekend-challenge-17-september-2010/
© 2010 Kathy Larson
September 17, 2010
The Beat of My Heart
As the years slide on by
I question it more and more
This pulse, my life force.
What once felt trapped
And often raged, blindly,
Now feels caged. . .
. . .from time to time
There is a flutter within,
A pounding of fists,
And moments of joy
Of sorrow of anger
Swell the dams and burst
Through to memory.
And I, remembering why
Place a trembling hand there
And smile. This is mine,
This uncertain beat.
Jenn said,
September 19, 2010 at 9:14 pm
That’s simply beautiful mom!
klrs09 said,
September 21, 2010 at 6:28 am
Thank you Jenn.
cindy said,
September 19, 2010 at 9:38 pm
I agree with Jenn, beautiful writing.
klrs09 said,
September 21, 2010 at 6:28 am
Very much appreciated, Cindy.
souldipper said,
September 19, 2010 at 11:51 pm
So beautifully written and what a story it tells.
klrs09 said,
September 21, 2010 at 6:29 am
Thanks Amy.
viewfromtheside said,
September 21, 2010 at 11:04 am
this is beautiful. thanks for joining in, i hope you’ll do so again in future
klrs09 said,
September 22, 2010 at 7:23 am
I will — and thank you!
granny1947 said,
September 23, 2010 at 1:37 pm
That is lovely…well done.
klrs09 said,
September 24, 2010 at 6:50 am
Thank you Granny, nice to hear from you.
Jamie Dedes said,
September 28, 2010 at 8:47 am
Wow! The whole family is behind you and reading and commenting. Great! Like to see that.
Well done poem. You rose to the challenge and you did it well. I like “there is a flutter within, a pounding of fists …” Evocative. Nice.
Poem on …
klrs09 said,
September 28, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Thanks Jamie. I truly appreciate any comments or critiques you may offer.
granny1947 said,
October 2, 2010 at 12:13 pm
And now???
No new post?
klrs09 said,
October 5, 2010 at 9:27 pm
Hi Granny — sorry, been up to my eyeballs in meetings, grievances, complaints, concerns. . . . hopefully I’ll get back to more ‘fun’ stuff soon! Take care.
Chloe said,
October 13, 2010 at 4:59 am
This is beautiful..it reminds me that we should be grateful for who we are..and that we should listen to our hearts. I love your use of rhyme too…xx
klrs09 said,
October 13, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Thank you Chloe — so nice to hear from you
Chloe said,
October 14, 2010 at 1:13 pm
Thank you – I’ve been out of action for a coupla weeks for various reasons, but I am back now and will be blogging like there is no tomorrow…well…you know what I mean! lol xx