the journey begins
slowly, slowly
ebb and flow, ebb and flow
wave on wave, back and forth
the moon clicking on, waxing and waning
by month, by month, by month
the mind is drifting
the spirit is dancing
the body is shattered
but now the stars are sparkling
flinging around with joy
this is freedom
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Image credit: Jona 162@ pixabay
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a figure of a young woman / girl sitting by the waterside. Part of her body is solid while the rest seems to be evaporating in vapour from.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #220 photo prompt
luna's on line 
Brilliant Chris 💜💜
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you so much, Willow💛
LikeLiked by 1 person
A pleasure
LikeLiked by 1 person
How beautiful! This is, for me, one of the best views of freedom in the form of poetry. Thank you, good soul, dear Chris.🤗🤙🦋
LikeLiked by 2 people
I’m glad you enjoy that, Aladin. That’s right, for freedom! 🤗❤️🔥✨
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love it!!
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thank you so much, Debra😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great to see you back with poetry, Chris! Kudos to you for the beautiful piece.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks so much, Reena!
LikeLiked by 1 person
so very lovely, Chris… and so beautifully expressed 🤍
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks so much, Destiny💛
LikeLiked by 1 person
A beautiful take Chris! Slowly the dance of life takes its form and then it settles down. Thank you for joining in dear friend
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks so much, Sadje! A pleasure, as always.🤗
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re most welcome 🙏🏼
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautiful poem!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you so much, Regina!
LikeLike
I like this very much! A new poem?
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks so much, Liz! And yes, this is a new poem (slowly but surely)!
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re welcome, Chris! Hurray for the new poem!! You’re making great progress.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Seeing hope manifests in reality is joyous. 🌻🌻💚
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you so much, Cassa💛
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love that header image. 😀
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you!🐈⬛
LikeLike
Beautiful Chris.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks very much, Di 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
So deep and true and beautiful rhythm too❤️🔥
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks so much, Jude! 💛😊✨
LikeLiked by 1 person
A stunning take, Chris. Lovely!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks so much, Nancy!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Most welcome, Chris!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Cosmic! ❤
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks you so much, Val!
LikeLike
A delightful poem ending on a positive note! Nice one, Chris.
LikeLiked by 2 people
I’m glad you that, Keith!
LikeLike
Good one, Chris.
And nice to see you moving forward!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks, Tom – and yes, I’m moving up!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yay! (Sorry if you’ve received a million and one comments from me here, Chris… my replies keep vanishing (or tell me I’ve already said it!)) 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Twice is better than none, Tom! 😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
I guess so! 😃 🤭
LikeLiked by 1 person
😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautiful take, Chris
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you so much, Maria💛
LikeLiked by 1 person
Just exquisite, Chris. What a beautiful, joyous, peaceful poem. Loved it.
LikeLiked by 2 people
That’s very kind – thank you so much, Diana!
LikeLiked by 1 person
💐
LikeLiked by 2 people
😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
[…] Chris; Drifting […]
LikeLiked by 2 people
I love this piece, Chris. The rhythm of it and the words, how they begin slowly yet…crescendo.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you so much, Denise.
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a beautiful ending. One of your best, Chris, and I love the image as well.
LikeLiked by 2 people
I’m glad that you liked it, Matthew. Thank you so much.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love this, Chris! A beautiful write. ❤️
Feels like old times. 😊
LikeLiked by 2 people
Aw, thank you so much, Punam 💛
I’m almost there!
LikeLike
What a journey your poem has taken us on! And that ending is perfect. Beautiful, Chris! 💖
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks so much, Susan.
You’re a great friend, helping me to come back again. 😊💛
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Chris! But all the credit is yours (and Cliff’s). 💖😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Chris, your poem beautifully encapsulates the rhythmic journey of life, with vivid imagery and a profound sense of liberation. The ebb and flow, moon’s cycle, and the ultimate emergence into freedom are succinctly expressed. Well done!
~David
LikeLiked by 2 people
You have been very kind. Thank you so much, David!✨
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is incredible, Chris
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you so much, Robbie!
LikeLike
Freedom to see the stars… Now if the snow here would stop…
Maybe we’d get to see them. But for now I’ll be content to see the Cardinals, Woodpeckers and wrens at the feeders 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
The birds need feeding even if it’s snowing. You’ll have to wear lots of coats and boots then. Have fun!
LikeLiked by 1 person
The hanging feeders got filled. The squirrel feeders did not. It is only about 20F (-6C) – Sorry but the squirrels should be sleeping in their nests 🙂 Though I’m sure the birdies knock some seed out of their feeders 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
That looks very similar for birdies here too. I’ve forgotten about the squirrels going to sleep in the winter. It’s warm enough all year here (and we are very pleased about that too).😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
I still see squirrels about – I just think they should be sleeping 😉
I don’t see many when it is below zero though.
Only about 8-9 weeks until spring… 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
superb job on the prompt Chris. I love the eb and flow and ocean waves moving through the human body and spirit and the emerging starts as the body finds it’s way. Really gorgeous❣️
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you so much!
Have a lovely day, Cindy💛
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re so welcome Chris! Thanks and you as well!♥️
LikeLiked by 1 person
How lovely Chris. ❤️❤️ happy to read you again.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, Mich! It’s coming!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wonderful Chris ❤️
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you so much, Gary!
LikeLike
A powerful poem about time and freedom, Chris. Wonderfully done!
LikeLiked by 2 people
I’m glad that you liked it, Dave. Thanks so much.
LikeLiked by 1 person
does my heart so much good to see you writing again & so beautifully!!! happy 2024!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ah, thank you, da-AL. 💛🌟
LikeLike
What a beautiful poem, Chris.
It flows just like the waves.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks so such, Jenne! (sorry, I must have missed it)
LikeLike
Awesome work. Love this line: “the moon clicking on, waxing and waning”. The idea of the moon clicking on is really cool. Never seen that before.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much!
LikeLike
So lovely Chris, such a beautiful poem! ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much, Carol Anne🥰
LikeLike