Connections

This ebony and giltwood decorative cabinet at Versailles, France is trimmed with gold coins. I like the symbolism of the discourse between men and women; each appears to be listening to each other's point of view.

This week I've been a bit under the weather. Rather than write my own poem for Poetry Thursday, I'm sharing an excerpt of a poem from Alice Walker. It reminds me of our connections via the blogosphere:

"At this time of mourning
May we be connected to each other
May we know the range and depth of feelings in
ourselves and in
Each other
There is vulnerability, fear, love, rage, hatred,
compassion,
Courage, despair and
Hope in ourselves, each other and the world.
May we know our most authentic feelings
And voice them when we speak
May we tap into soul and spirit when we are silent
together
May healing begin in us
May we form and become a circle."

."..Speak for yourself
And listen to each other.
Put judgment aside
Remember that anything voiced that you want
to silence
May be a silenced part of yourself...
...Invite blessings,
Until we meet again."

Comments

[Tumblewords]

An appropos message for this strangest of ages!

[eb]

a poem full of meaning and depth

beautiful Tara...

where have I been?

so many new posts!

xox - eb.

[awareness]

beautiful poem....i've never read it before. It truly captures the depth of sharing and feelings found in the blogosphere.....something that continues to leave me in awe.

take care.

[Rob Kistner]

Tara -

What a soul stirring bit of verse you have offered for our consideration here... thank you!

[Regina Clare Jane]

I am ashamed to say I don't read much of Alice Walker but this is beautiful... so much can be said in so simple a way- I really appreciate that.
Thanks for sharing this and like the others, I hope you feel better soon!
xo

[Clare]

I hope you feel better soon. I've always loved Alice Walker, and this poem has a wonderful message -- thank you for sharing it. Your photo is beautiful, too.
:)

[rel]

Tara,
I like that picture. Even if it wasn't gold, I'm struck by the exchange; arguement without anger or accusation is a wonderful and stimulating activity.

The poem is certainly appropriate in this, forum anytime. Whenever I reflect on the enormity of the blogsphere and the persons we each touch, connect and network with I'm in awe.

A voter Sante, Tara
rel

[Di Overton]

Beautiful poem. Get well soon Tara. Love the new banner by the way.

[Tammy]

This was perfect for Poetry Thursday. Thank you! XXOO Feel better soon. :)

[...deb]

What a wonderful poem...it reads like a benedicion. Can you give the name of the poem and which book?

I like the furniture piece, too. The posture of the figures struck me. I would hope for communication, but the male figure looks a bit aggressive to my eye. Interesting that both have fingers pointing in a similar direction, slightly off to make a big difference, though.

Hope you are feeling better, soon.

Tara responds:

Deb, thank you for the kind words. Yes, perhaps the man and woman are arguing, but at least they're talking. The poem doesn't have a title; it's from the book "We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting For: Inner Light in a Time of Darkness."

[gautami]

"There is vulnerability, fear, love, rage, hatred,
compassion,
Courage, despair and
Hope in ourselves, each other and the world."

Thanks tara, for sharing this. I especially liked the above lines.

The photo is fantastic too!

[Jeanne]

How very lovely indeed!
Beautiful photograph as always!

[Crafty Green Poet]

Alice Walker is always so wise, I recently read her collection of essays 'Anything We Love Can be Saved - a Writers Activism'. Thanks for sharing her poem here. Lovely cabinet too.

[Sophiehoneysuckle]

Lovely poem and photo-just gorgeous...

[marita]

great poem, tara! it would be something if the world could listen...