Knee deep in, “I can’t believe I said that.”
Toes numbed by the cold reality
while echoed words play inside your head.
Let the current caress errors of grime
wash away the mistaken mud of this day
to return to the raw, tender tingle.
Step out onto the bank of clean sheets
let new beginnings drip from your feet.
© Ali Grimshaw 2019
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Let new beginnings drip from your feet…love that idea 🙂
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Thanks for your response Sarah. Much appreciated.
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I would love new beginnings like this…
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I wish I could grant it with a magic wand.
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Cheers for new beginnings!
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What a great image! Sometimes we do need something to wash away the mistakes and misdoings that we spend so much time fretting over.
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I am intrigued by the notion of self forgiveness to create a fresh start. It is never as easy as it sounds. Have a beautiful week Ann.
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Let the current caress errors of grime
wash away the mistaken mud of this day
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Kirsten, thank you for helping me to see my mistakes in new ways.
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Lovely Ali 🙂
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Thank you Karen. Great to hear you liked this one.
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Oh I love this poem Ali….. I’m so missing the crisp cleansing of the surf beach.
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Thanks for letting me know Ivor. I hope you can return to the beach soon. The sound of crashing waves is one of my favorites.
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I used to swim through the waves, with a splash and crash, pure exhilaration
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This is beautiful, Ali!
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I appreciate the positive response Jill. I hope beauty continues to touch your day.
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Love it!
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Thank you so much Val. Be well and love big.
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Perfect way to begin the new year! Beautiful!
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Laurie, I hope this inspires a fun run. Take care.
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A perfect piece of writing for the new year, after reading your words, I want to bathe in that river and tuck myself afterwards into those crisp, clean sheets!
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So glad to hear it provided inspiration. Be well and love big
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My pleasure (always!) & thank you for the lovely wishes…
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Beautiful. Such a lovely way to unfold an experience we can all relate to. Let go. Be here now. The past is just that, past. Lovely!
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Thank you Carrie. I like writing about the human experience.
Thanks for letting me know you related and found hope in my words.
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