Even without
a roadmap
I can follow
the song
of my
heart’s direction.
Sing along
while keen
to its increase.
Turning
in time
so as not to
lose the melody.
Ears intent on
wholeness of being
following
fulfilling
fondly
easing my ache
of confusion.
© Ali Grimshaw 2020
Coddiwomple (v.) Origin: English Slang Word.Definition: To travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination.
dVerse Poets Pub – Quadrille “Fill”
Photo taken on my trip to Amsterdam, October 2019.
flashlight batteries - Ali Grimshaw 
I discovered a new word, thank you. That last line of your poem was a surprise but life sometimes is just like that.
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Isn’t it inspiring to learn a new word? I just adore this one.
Thanks for your reflection. Surprise endings do mirror life so much of the time.
Have a beautiful day.
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I like the reference to the ache of confusion at the end.
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Thanks for the feedback, Frank.
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You make it sound easy!
I have spurts of such, but hard to sustain … maybe whispering a mantra of coddiwomple repeatedly will keep me moving forward … has a delightful sound to it!
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There are many different variations of heartsongs to follow. Maybe you are just following different melodies at different times. Thanks for the visit, Jazz
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This made me think about songlines of the aboriginals of Australia… sing yourself a map
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Bjorn, that is an interesting connection. I will look that up. Thanks.
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Such a beautiful poem, Ali! And yet another fantastic word to add to my personal dictionary – thank you 🥰
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Glad you enjoyed it. It is a perfect word for a traveler such as yourself.
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Your words express the title’s meaning perfectly.
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Thank you kindly. May you follow the song of your day.
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You’re welcome. Same to you.
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Listening and moving forward. Good advice for all of us!
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Thanks for visiting.
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I don’t know the word, but I know people who it could describe 🙂 Follow the heart and tune out the rest.
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Music can be such a powerful force in our lives. Thanks for your thoughts, Jane.
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Music as a map – I like that.
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Following the music can be so different than following our thinking.
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Ali I love the definition after the poem, it’s a great highlight. Your words ARE coddiwomple and feel very familiar.
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Colleen, It’s amazing how much inspiration you can get from just one word. Thank you for your response my friend.
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You’re very welcome 🙂
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I love Old English words, especially the ones still in existence, that you hear from countryfolk; we have plenty here in Norfolk. Coddiwomple is a fine example, and a great way to convey the feeling of following the song of your heart’s direction, Ali! I like the gentle alliteration, like whistling along to the song, in:
‘following
fulfilling
fondly
easing my ache
of confusion’.
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Kim, I appreciate your thoughtful response. I wasn’t too sure about the combination of those words but I decided to follow my heartsong and go with it.
Wishing you a beautiful day.
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🙂
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Wow love the word, Ali and such a beautiful poem. Too good.
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It is a great word isn’t it. Have a wonderful day.
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Yes, Ali. Thanks and same to you too.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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Coddiwomple
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Thank you Kirsten.❤️
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Love that word! And your poem. 🙂
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Glad you enjoyed it. I love that word too.
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I love learning new, fun words. I’m adding coddiwomple to my vocabulary. I love your Quadrille too.
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Glad to hear your a fan of coddiwomple too. Make it a great day.
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It is so fitting. I sent retirement packet in today. I’m too young, it’s not enough money, and I have no idea what I’m going to do. I am so excited! I am coddiwompling to unknown adventures!
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We are indeed living parallel lives. I I am also between an amazing career and the next —— but definitely not retired yet.
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Well worth the trip just for the word coddiwomple! How did you write the poem of my current state? Thanks!
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I am in love with this word and have been wanting to write a poem about it for quite some time. I wonder how many others will relate to it?
Glad you enjoyed it.
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