An inner dissection
sections of her heart
thinly unlayered, to find
the magnificence of awe
that used to be part of her.
Faded peak moments mapped
on her skin. Elevations reached
and fallen from while yearning
changed her topography.
Thoughts of who
she could become, still
a proposed expedition.
© Alicia Grimshaw 2019
flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
Beautiful Ali! A perfect photo to go with the poem. Which inspired which – the photo or the poem?
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The photo inspired the theme of seeing one’s own life as a landscape. Thanks for your positive feedback.
Have a most beautiful day.
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Beautiful and profound, as we all are. Loved this Ali, both the sculpture and your words.
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Thank you Miriam. I am glad to hear you found this a beautiful contribution to your day. Be well.
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Brilliant. My fav lines “Elevations reached
and fallen from while yearning
changed her topography.” Loved the way you have described the ways emotions change the topography
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Megha, thank you so very much for your specific feedback. I greatly appreciate it.
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My pleasure Ali
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Beautiful Alicia, thanks 🙂
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Thank you for the compliment. Have a beautiful day.
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You too 🙂
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A scupltured creativity
A poem artistically created
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Thank you Ivor. It’s great to hear from you.
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I’m doing ok, but still hard to concentrate on written subjects in front of me 😊😁
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Hang in there. The world needs every poet it can get
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Thank you Ali,
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Evocative poem and art, multilayered and delicious. 🙂
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Thank you for the compliment Brad. This artist made fantastic sculptures. It was so fun to photograph them.
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I’d be inspired by that art too.
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still
a proposed expedition
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Thank you Kirsten for this reflection.
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