forward direction
Going over some older writing, I discovered the poem below. Retired now, I remember days when I thought I couldn’t take another minute of work situations I can’t now even remember. A good message for me when I feel stressed. Ask myself if I will even recall the circumstances of this moment years from now. The photos are from a drive to work in 2011.
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in car-contained wrath
aftermath of a stress-filled day
a shadow cloud of dots and dashes crosses
my road, there and gone
feathered beings, perhaps
a murmuration of birds
or an incantation of angels
wing tips backward beating
frail quills and a message
to go forward
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early autumn morning
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lots of fog on a morning commute
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looks like this was a drive ‘to’ work and I was late … no wonder I was stressed!
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green means ‘go forward’
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Copyright 2015 Jane Tims
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I like the poem and images. They go together so well. I still remember the frustrations and stress of work, but when I try to recall the specifics of them, they are mostly gone. Perhaps the memories of the emotions will disappear with time, too.
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Robin
June 4, 2015 at 1:18 pm
I was lucky because I had a job I loved. Stress was my constant companion, but much was due to my personality. I remember my daily commute very well. Jane
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jane tims
June 4, 2015 at 6:23 pm
I really like the emotions and images in this poem. The last four lines are especially moving. From my last months at work, I wish I couldn’t remember those frustrations. I have forgiven the people involved but won’t forget, as that kind of meanness needs to be avoided. I am wiser now and not so naive. The poem and photos are wonderful.
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Carol Steel
June 3, 2015 at 10:26 am
Hi Carol . Even in retirement, there are still frustrations and stress. The trick is to put it all in perspective! Jane
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jane tims
June 3, 2015 at 12:41 pm