When something ends
the road behind washed away
the tightrope cut
the plane in flight
before forward lights have appeared
illuminating the next.
When something ends
what is the point in cramming your feet
into the shoes of the past?
Unless you want to walk in pain.
When something ends
after the sobbing,
and grief has dried up.
That’s when you know,
that’s when you finally know
the word
precious
for the first time.
© Ali Grimshaw 2019
Hi
I really enjoyed reading this.
It made alot of sense.Understanding why we do what we do is never easy for those who constantly want everything to go back to the way things were.
The times when there life seemed so much better.
To move forward without pain is not an easy process,however move on we must.This poetry is so good at expeessing this.
Thankyou for posting this blog
😀😀
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Thank you for your thoughtful reflection. Make it a great day.
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Love your thoughts. Very wise.
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Thank you for the compliment.
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Ending causes something new to begin.
Well written poem. ❤
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Thanks for your kind response.
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what is the point in cramming your feet
into the shoes of the past?
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These are everyone’s favorite lines. Isn’t that interesting. Thank you for your reflection my friend.
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Elements of the past can be very difficult to let go, yet very painful not to. And yes Ali, even after the pain, the value of something lost can be more clearly seen.
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Thank you for your reflection. I appreciate it.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks for sharing
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Hi
Thankyou for sharing this post.
It is very true that many clinging onto the past.If truth be known most people are creatures of habit and to move forward we need to break these old dibilitating habits and discover new experiences in order to free us from misery and self pity.
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Thanks for visiting and leaving a reflection for us to consider.
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I like the analogy of the “cramming your feet into the shoes of the past”. Such a perfect comparison, really. Our experiences, even the worst ones change us forever. Time for a “new pair of shoes”, a new perspective, a new start. I really enjoyed your insightful poem, Ali.
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a reflection. I always love hearing from other writers. May beautiful words land on you today
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I feel that when you reached such an end… it can only mean the start of a next beginning.
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Thanks for taking the time to read my words. Endings and new beginnings go together
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Life is precious indeed! I really liked this verse:
When something ends
what is the point in cramming your feet
into the shoes of the past?
Unless you want to walk in pain.
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Thanks for letting me know the lines that resonated with you most. I love hearing this feedback from others.
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you are welcome!
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This is deeply philosophical and wise! ❤️
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I’m so happy to hear you found it inspirational.
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Exactly what I felt like after I retired from teaching after more than 30 years! Scary at first, but ultimately rewarding.
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Laurie, I am honored to hear you say that. I didn’t know you were an educator. Thank you for your 30 years of service. And thank you for letting me know that I captured the experience for you. It’s always satisfying to know that I have connected with someone else’s life.
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Poetic and wise
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Thank you Tony. I appreciate your response.
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