Shadows


The world was held captive in an ugly web of fear, uncertainty and mistrust.  Forced separation shattered lives. Time passed at a painfully slow pace. The endless hours of the pandemic often brought with them grief and anxiety. They also brought us the gift of time. How we used that was our individual choice. 


I got creative. Reflecting on life past.




They knowingly come when they are needed

Nobody is spared

Their dark cloaks overpowering

Uninvited they encroach


Their purpose to offer

Awareness and support

Through reflection and tears

The road once traveled 


Seeping into every cell

Penetrating the bones

Piercing the calmness

Engulfing the core of my being 


Shadows of loneliness 

Solitude at its darkest 

Isolation

Alone with Self


Shadows of bewilderment

Anchors unlocked

State of turmoil

Without direction


Shadows of fear 

The unknown awaits

Overbearing loads

Despair and angst


Shadows of doubt 

Decisions in limbo

Prancing between destiny and free will 

Searching for the guiding hands of the Universe


Shadows disappearing to return unexpectedly

To inflict relentless anguish

The icy cold sense of defeat

Enveloping my soul



I grasp at the need for balance

The need to adapt

The need for deeper understanding

To be serene


I acknowledge the shadows 

No matter how painful

For the truth must be seen

And the path be cleared


I appreciate the shadows

For they bring forth

Lessons to be learnt

Challenges to be faced

And above all the gift of courage


I remind myself 

This is good

I may feel this way

It does not mean I am weak


The tears 

The raw emotions and broken heart

Part of the process

Essential for the return of laughter


Forever thankful for the awareness of the shadows

For recognising their arrival 

Their purpose

For they are here to clarify


With inner strength and spirit strong

Together we walk on

Learning from the past

Embracing the future


Although daunting

My energies waning

I am equipped with the power to banish

To replace with hope and unwavering sense of faith

The shadows of yesterday


                                                                                                     Dedicated to my precious Kerry A




Comments

  1. Beautifully composed Ingrid.
    You are very masterful in your writing.
    I loved this piece. You are not alone with the shadows.

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