Forward – Poem by Ali Grimshaw

~ Ali Grimshaw

“Following love always asks us to be brave and to be brave in ways we don’t imagine we have the wherewithal to be.” – David Whyte

How you draw me in 
eyes flitting back and forth between
the stillness of height and fractured light

shining a wonder of blue perception
lines still, lines rippling
to capture my full exhale.

In this reflection, I see myself 
braver, standing taller than yesterday
aligning with the tall ones in the background

All I can say is, thank you 
for a window forward.

And yes, I will try.

© Alicia Grimshaw 2026

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Photo taken at the Desert Botanical Garden, Arizona, 2025. My husband and I spent three hours here, delighting in the plants. I adore reflections and therefore have photographed many.

29 thoughts on “Forward – Poem by Ali Grimshaw”

  7. Adventuring with another — a beloved, too — echoes that childhood play one dares the other to leap the bigger puddle. Plenty of excitement in that, but also trust that the other won’t let them fall. Trust is the true bravery the tall ones thrive on. (Great pic, interesting contrasts.)

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