Hello, old friend. I see you your shadow hunched dark and brooding in the mists of doubt that crowd my mind when I dare to step beyond the comfort of these walls we’ve built together believing, they will hold me safe from living free from doubt.
I sense you my friend lurking withered arms outstretched waiting to catch me leaning out beyond the edges of this uncomfortable box I inhabit because I hold tight to the fear of stretching beyond the things I’ve always done so that I can stay close to you.
I feel you old friend fighting to keep me safe when safety is not what I need to live fearlessly beyond this cage I’ve built trapping me in believing here is where comfort lies.
The truth lies, my friend, in believing I am alone when I plunge heart first into the unknown because, the truth is always felt in your hands on my back ready to lift me up when I dare to let go of doubt and fly free.
Beautiful poem, Louise. ❤️ Your poem reminded me of Internal Family Systems Psychology theories. The idea that humans are made up of different parts. I relate to it, and your poem. 🙂
Great poem .. in two parts.
The words we read – wonderful.
The words ‘between the lines’ are harder to read, but I can see there is something there, but the risk of reading those wrong, I’ll bite my tongue … and only this:
You’ve learned many times and have the experiences and evidence to prove that YOU are your strength – that when help is needed, you are strong for others … you are supportive, wise and ‘don’t own other people’s problems’ and they don’t own or control you
And those are two things – we cannot control the feelings of anyone else; that’s their turf. We all have enough of a challenge managing what’s between our ears and on our plates. To add ‘figuring out the inside of someone else’s head is a foolish folly’
Yes, it gets crowded when we have two people in one head; I’m currently in ‘break mode’ in my relationship (not my choice) so it’s crowded still … and I’m hoping someone comes back one day to say ‘break is over’ … so my conundrum is ‘will I feel the same way then?’ ….
Dare Boldly 
Absolutely beautiful words.
Echoing so much in me too. Thank you
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Beautiful poem, Louise. ❤️ Your poem reminded me of Internal Family Systems Psychology theories. The idea that humans are made up of different parts. I relate to it, and your poem. 🙂
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Thank you! I’ve been researching FSP theories — and have a friend who is a practioner with whom I’ve been working — it is quite fascinating!
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You have such a beautiful way with words,Louise! 💞
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Thank you Elieen! ❤ Looking forward to getting togeter in the new year. ❤
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Thank you Elieen! ❤ Looking forward to getting togeter in the new year. ❤
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beautiful
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Thank you Beth. ❤ Merry Christmas! ❤
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Great Poem Louise. We are all, in our own way, always moving towards that North Star of clarity in our lives. Thank you for sharing your journey. 🙏
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That we are Seija. Lovely way to say it, “always moving towards that North Star of clarity”
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Elgie,
Great poem .. in two parts.
The words we read – wonderful.
The words ‘between the lines’ are harder to read, but I can see there is something there, but the risk of reading those wrong, I’ll bite my tongue … and only this:
You’ve learned many times and have the experiences and evidence to prove that YOU are your strength – that when help is needed, you are strong for others … you are supportive, wise and ‘don’t own other people’s problems’ and they don’t own or control you
And those are two things – we cannot control the feelings of anyone else; that’s their turf. We all have enough of a challenge managing what’s between our ears and on our plates. To add ‘figuring out the inside of someone else’s head is a foolish folly’
Cheers,
Mark
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I think that’s the beauty of poetry Mark. We all find our meaning, and resonate in ways unique to us.
and yup — when we stay out of another’s head, it’s a lot more comofrtable in our own! ❤
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Yes, it gets crowded when we have two people in one head; I’m currently in ‘break mode’ in my relationship (not my choice) so it’s crowded still … and I’m hoping someone comes back one day to say ‘break is over’ … so my conundrum is ‘will I feel the same way then?’ ….
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