Saturday, November 21, 2015

BUNIONS AND PEARLS



Wild Woman
of the Western Sea,
send me some wisdom.

Send me some strength.
Send me some inspiration.

How do I turn this
hard old crusty bunion
of a life
into a pearl?

A small offering from 2011, re-posted for Poets United's Poetry Pantry. Do come join us for some good reading, to go with your coffee on Sunday morning.
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30 comments:

  1. MaryNovember 21, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    No need to turn this life into a pearl, Sherry. You are already a GEM! Smiles.

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    1. Sherry Blue SkyNovember 21, 2015 at 12:59 PM

      LOL, one with many flaws. That is a good thing though. It makes me less expensive.

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  2. Kerry O'ConnorNovember 21, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    What a picture, Sherry. I'd like to walk that beach with you one day.

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    1. Sherry Blue SkyNovember 21, 2015 at 1:00 PM

      And I'd like to visit the lion sanctuary with YOU! Smiles.

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    2. Marcoantonio Arellano (Nene)November 23, 2015 at 4:53 AM

      in that you wish it to be it is if but for this moment for that is the way of the universe. i echo Mary and Brudberg

      i am flailing about trying to learn the subtlties of the waves in this sea of life. sometimes my head rises above water, sometimes i'm wading but i am treading. like many, i've had a tough last six weeks but commiserating with such lovely people like yourself and all the others in this site assuages the sadness and the angst. gracias for sharing your stroll, mi amiga

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  3. Rosemary Nissen-WadeNovember 21, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    Couldn't help smiling at your bunion image! And I wholeheartedly agree with Mary. However, I also feel the intensity of your plea from the heart. The pearl is there, but I think you are too close to it to see. Maybe take some time to pause, scrape off some of the sand, and take another look?

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  4. AnonymousNovember 21, 2015 at 5:08 PM

    Sherry,...your poem speaks directly to my condition and heart. It's a dark time in the old world right now....and I am thrashing around for some wisdom and deliverance. Thank you, dear soul and friend.

    Jane

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  5. brudbergNovember 21, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    Sherry, you are not a pearl you are a whole necklace of wisdom.

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  6. AnonymousNovember 22, 2015 at 12:24 AM

    The crusty bunion implies roads have been travelled and the earth has been felt... Much better than a pearl that just sits in a velvet box... :)

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  7. J Cosmo NewberyNovember 22, 2015 at 12:46 AM

    Let me know when you find out - I'd pay good money to know. :-)

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  8. Jae RoseNovember 22, 2015 at 1:32 AM

    Yes you made me smile - the title, your humour and perseverance it's all a pearl - a Sherry pearl..and what is a better treasure than that xo

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  9. AnonymousNovember 22, 2015 at 2:29 AM

    you are the oyster shell and the pearl - with your wonderful words

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  10. Old EggNovember 22, 2015 at 3:08 AM

    It is not who we are now but who we were and what we have done that matters.

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  11. dsnake1November 22, 2015 at 4:07 AM

    but you already are a gem! :)

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  12. Sanaa RizviNovember 22, 2015 at 4:23 AM

    This is beautiful..... you're a bright and shining jewel.. whose words are priceless.


    Lots of love,
    Sanaa

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  13. OutlawyerNovember 22, 2015 at 4:53 AM

    Please tell me when you find out! I think you are doing pretty well, and you certainly have plenty of pearls of wisdom to pass out! k.

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  14. nanNovember 22, 2015 at 5:26 AM

    What disparate images! I suppose having a bunion at all is a pearl of life. The opportunity to spin pearl from sand. I think there is a secret wisdom in this poem :-)

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  15. Gillena CoxNovember 22, 2015 at 5:43 AM

    ah this one is enigmatic, for as the waters of sea washes your feet you are a beautiful jewel

    have a blessed Sunday

    much love...

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  16. DonnaNovember 22, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    Yes those pleas we send on the wind and wave for help...and the Universe responds with a song that is your voice my friend!

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  17. J.N.T.November 22, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    that was different. I loved the comparison of a bunion to a pearl.

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  18. Brother OllieNovember 22, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    They'll soften up with many a poem, and seaside walks. Peace to you!

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  19. TruedessaNovember 22, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    My friend you are already a pearl :)

    pearls symbolize spiritual transformation and wisdom and they are found in the waters that call you...

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  20. humbirdNovember 22, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    Ah, this pearl is shining on all 4 sides, spreading out its warmth on all surrounded you....~ Happy traveling!

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  21. TorieNovember 22, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    You're already a pearl that shines beyond the sea :) Happy day to you, Sherry.

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  22. tonispencerNovember 22, 2015 at 2:57 PM

    You are already a string of opera length pearls with all of your wisdom and compassion. How wonderful to be able to walk upon such a beach.

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  23. SusanNovember 22, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    What to you is a bunion to others is a pearl, as you can see. I also feel worn to a sore to extra padding at times, so LOVE the comparison. I think your plea is a good prayer to help the earth as well.

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  24. AnonymousNovember 22, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    You are a precious jewel with many facets. Perhaps you are looking at the wrong ones? Or maybe your age has dimmed your eyesight? We seldom see clearly that which is closest to us.

    Elizabeth

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  25. Myrna R.November 22, 2015 at 10:14 PM

    It's probably most important to have the intention to transform life into a pearl. Do you know that you have become that?

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  26. ✿November 24, 2015 at 2:48 PM

    She needs to send me some too!

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  27. grapelingNovember 28, 2015 at 12:00 AM

    you're not some crusty residue of oyster slime - you're a fine buzzy beverage - you're Sherry ! ~

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