Yesterday this poem came to me. I was feeling closed off and wanted to be away from the world. I get like that sometimes. But I wrote a post here in the morning, and after I finished writing it I was literally in a better state both physically and mentally. I was able to pack those harder thoughts and feelings into a small box, the poem below, and then put them away. Or put them here, I should say.
can’t come in
knock knock there
on my heart’s door
despite the sign
do not disturb
yes i’m still here
sitting quietly
waiting patiently
soon you’ll see
you’re not welcome
in here anymore
I've never really liked labels, I am this, I am that. But in the interest of introducing myself, I can say that I am many things: nurse, writer, photographer, poet, painter, gardener, friend, armchair philosopher, counselor, nature lover, home makeover aficionado, movie buff, practicing yogi, and aspiring world traveler. I think that's a pretty good list for now. I want to become a bigger part of the vital, creative force I feel deeply at work in the world and connect with other people who want to do the same.
Jacqlyn Thorne 