The Noticing – Poem by Ali Grimshaw

~ Ali Grimshaw 

In the grocery store parking lot I stopped.
I stopped when I saw her shining above.

What glory, she captivated the sky 
and the cold felt fresh, an awakening to

the noticing. The beautiful that no one 
can ever take away. The moon, a bright planet

accompanying her, together in the dark
stilled my breath. How lucky that the noticing

still lives within me. So many have forgotten
to look up.

© Ali Grimshaw 2025

In these dark times it is more important than ever to share you light. Sending you mine.

23 thoughts on “The Noticing – Poem by Ali Grimshaw”

  2. Ali, this poem captures such a quiet but powerful moment. The way you explore awareness and the simple act of looking up makes it deeply resonant. I appreciate how the poem moves with that same sense of stillness and reflection, allowing space for the reader to feel it.

    I enjoyed sharing my thoughts on this piece. You can find the review here.

    Thank you for this poem—it reminds me of something truly important. I look forward to reading more of your work. Best, Adam

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      1. Yes, indeed, Ali. We cannot support others if we are not caring for ourselves. Looking up and noticing what is real is one more way to ground in our roots of who we are as spiritual beings, here to help others remember who they are, too. 💜🙏🏻

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