Living in the desert,
I opened a little door
in my mind
behind which lived the sea.
Living without love,
I knocked on that little door.
It opened and, inside,
Wild Woman taught me
how to love
the whole world.
Living without joy,
a Big Door came along.
Wild Woman told me:
Walk through, or learn
to live without a dream.
I couldn't live without a dream,
so I made a mighty leap
and the rest is
Wild Woman herstory.
for Carrie at The Sunday Muse
How great that you found that door... it sounds so much healthier to walk that way.
ReplyDeleteThat leap of faith...it always leads to good things :)
ReplyDeleteYou have an amazing strength Sherry, that took you through that door, and guides you through your beautiful journey now. That is part of what makes you such an amazing poet!
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ReplyDeleteSuch power in a leap of faith! Well said.
ReplyDeleteLovely! I can see that opening in a dried out and forlorn mind! So many things we "should" do that we forget to take care of self. I'm happy to have witnessed the real life transformation.
ReplyDeleteA leap of faith, one should live their dream.
ReplyDeleteWhen the door opens all is beauty. Knocking is important. So glad you did that, Sherry.
ReplyDeleteAnd what a wonderful story you paint
ReplyDeleteAmazing poem! I can feel the effort of each decision and the strength as well.
ReplyDeleteGroovy gravy. One of those turning points after which nothing is the same.
ReplyDeleteSo thankful Wild Woman found her freedom
ReplyDeleteA little door in your mind. That’s perfect. Can’t live without your dreams. That’s a given.
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