To stroll amongst giants –straight-backed arrowswhose green bows aim skyward,a directional pull so upliftingthat earthly matters diminish –this is contentment. (Image my own.)
There are shores that remainever-etched upon my heart –emotional tides that tugand carry me, currentsof past revelations – I remember drowningin the swells of lonelinessalways the outsider, the grainsof this sentimentalitystill shredding my adult soul. (Borrowed from my former Twitter page. Image my own)
I would befriend hesitation,take her shopping with me,invest the time, but impulseis my constant companion. Hesitation, born of sharedtrauma, labours over pain-filled decisions; my need ispalpable, throbbing, must suffocate it beneath layersof numbing fabric, weight;afraid to show myself, afraidthat she will find me, block any progress, or worse, makeme pay for these layers ofstolen moments; […]
It’s been far too long since I have seen the ocean and while there is some memory, I don’t think it’s strong enough to rejuvenate. But it is strong enough to beckon me to return. Soon, I hope.
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I hope so for you and me both, Tanja.
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Fingers crossed!
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Rejuvenation, indeed. The salty air and rhythmic sound of waves are relaxing and healing. When I lived in Florida, I loved to spend time at the beach. Even a stormy day had its benefits.
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I agree. Watching storms build over the water – so entrancing.
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We usually meet my brother and his family (my nephew drives us) at the beach for a week in the summer. Rain or shine, it’s restorative. (K)
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Sounds wonderful!
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I couldn’t agree more about the restorative power of a beach. (As long as there aren’t crowds of people.)
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Lol. Agreed.
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Rest, restoration, rejuvenation – so good. Our PNW beach days don’t always come with strong sun rays but the rhythm is restorative for sure! Beautiful, VJ!
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I’ve been to your shores – the sheer beauty alone captures the soul.
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True, true!
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I’m with you, VJ. The ‘steady rhythm’ of the water…my favorite thing about being at the beach. A reminder that there’s cadence to all things. Thank you, friend! 🥰
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