Held – Poem by Ali Grimshaw

~ Ali Grimshaw 
"The answer is always a question. 
There is no truth more true than wonder." - Andrea Gibson

Is there anything that I hold
that isn't also holding me?

cool air breathing me alive from the inside

the back of the chair supporting me
as my weight is upon it

the trusted walls enclosing me 
as I hold space for myself to be

outside my window weighted limbs layered with frost

holding you in my thoughts
I wonder widely
while held within the hands of change
as twilight slowly surrounds me.

© Ali Grimshaw 2023

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23 thoughts on “Held – Poem by Ali Grimshaw”

    1. Thanks, Sanaa. I am sorry I couldn’t make it to the open link event. Sometimes my body does not want to cooperate. Thank goodness I can still connect to the other poets through blogging.
      Be well.

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  2. Your poem is a reflection of the profound beauty found in the web of existence and the power of wonder to unravel life’s mysteries. It invites us to be present, to embrace change, and to appreciate the interconnectedness that binds us all. A stunning piece that captures the heart and mind. 🍃🌌🌠

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  5. A good question, Ali, and great answers, particularly:
    ‘the trusted walls enclosing me
    as I hold space for myself to be

    outside my window weighted limbs layered with frost’.

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    1. Kim,
      Thank you for reflecting back the lines that spoke to you. I am always curious about that. I slept through the Open Link Gathering this morning. Disappointing but my body needed the rest.

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  7. …the back of the chair supporting me
    as my weight is upon it… these are such beautiful words, Ali! I love your poetry as it is deep but understandable. I often find that if you can apply yourself in the right way, you’ll be able to work out the subtleties in the poetry that others might otherwise miss. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day 🙂 Aiva xx

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    1. Aiva,
      Thanks for taking time with my words to find the deeper meanings. I use simple wording to express wonderings but my wonderings aren’t simple.
      Do you have any travel suggestions for Croatia? Let me know.
      Thanks for your continued support.
      Ali

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      1. Hi, Ali 🙂 One thing I’ve heard about Croatia is if you plan on visiting its beautiful beaches and swimming – Croatia’s beaches are beautiful but rocky – expect pebbles rather than sand – and you need to watch out for sea urchins. Therefore it’s advised to bring aqua shoes. Also – don’t forget to pack sunscreen for your trip. The sun here can be extreme – don‘t underestimate it, even under cloud cover. I hope this helps. Have a wonderful day 🙂 Aiva xx

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  8. Like Twilight’s bookends Ali …
    “Twilight’s Bookends”
     
    Cloud wisps creep 
    across a sun-streaked sky
     
    The curtain soundlessly drops
    on dappled twilight
     
    There, behind flickering drapes 
    the starry starry night awaits

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      1. My pleasure Ali … I wrote an Epigram this morning … I think? … but I’m not sure … I think the format is fairly open to interpretation …

        “Our Blushing Star (an Epigram)”

        When I see an evening sky alight
        I wish upon our blushing Star
        With all my imaginable might
        For peace to be our only Avatar

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