A clear glass orb floats above the cliff just off the edge representing our conscience, souls, and selves what if it shatters? becoming a puzzle of icy glass and then nothing at all? what if it disappears? what would we fight for? would we still know ourselves
Mmmmm - much to soak in, precious listeners. I love that you trust what comes and let go. May you always allow yourself this grace and freedom, Afton... One of my favorite poets, David Whyte doesn’t ask if he understands something. He asks, “Is it true.” If it feels true he leaves it on the page, just like you did. Loving getting to be in the not understanding with you to see what truth has to show us. Xo
Afton, your listening is beautiful! The words you choose to type, what you feel to type, is intricate and multidimensional. This poem is an invitation to revisit again and again, as its questions create space for the heart. Thank you for writing and sharing!!
Afton, this just became my new favorite poem of yours. It's so awesome to see you go so deep into such a topic. So happy to be apart of witnessing your writing journey blossom.
“would we be freeing ourselves
by letting go of our SELVES?”
Mmmmm - much to soak in, precious listeners. I love that you trust what comes and let go. May you always allow yourself this grace and freedom, Afton... One of my favorite poets, David Whyte doesn’t ask if he understands something. He asks, “Is it true.” If it feels true he leaves it on the page, just like you did. Loving getting to be in the not understanding with you to see what truth has to show us. Xo
I want to find out more about D. W. now!
Ohhh yes. He is from the land of your namesake, Afton. 🥰🫶😘
Afton, your listening is beautiful! The words you choose to type, what you feel to type, is intricate and multidimensional. This poem is an invitation to revisit again and again, as its questions create space for the heart. Thank you for writing and sharing!!
Thank you. Those words I immediately put to mind-pictures: intricate=knitting and multidimensional=space portal! :-D
"would we be freeing ourselves
by letting go of our SELVES?
we’d have identity
of what we know
and what we’ve learned
but not the burden
of the world."
Mic drop... I have no words. :)
Afton, this just became my new favorite poem of yours. It's so awesome to see you go so deep into such a topic. So happy to be apart of witnessing your writing journey blossom.
You're right, such an ending! ;-P (I love how you thought of the mic drop)
This poem is EXTRAORDINARY! Keep writing, you have a gift!
I'm so glad you think so! I haven't unwrapped the gift fully yet, so you'll get a lot more poetry out of me!
this is from Aurora afton this is Amazing because it is so inspiring because you are so inspiring and it is amazing i love it.
Thx, Aurora
"But could we be more without the limits" . This is my favorite line. Beautiful thoughts
Yes, there's always more to be accomplished.
Such a beautiful, and deep reflective poem! Thank you, Afton for sharing yourself and be open and true~