“Why should I stay at the bottom of a well, when a strong rope is in my hand?”
~ Rumi
No longer content in the muck and the mire
I’ll follow my instincts
Climb out
Aspire
These doldrums have paid no life membership
I’m givin’ ‘em the boot
Takin’ none of their lip
Images, novels and poems beg for life
Detailed with glories
Achievements
And strife
Views yearn to be seen
Mountain paths to be hiked
Paint pans await
Keypads to be typed
Options and choices teem this day and age
I’ll write a new story;
I’m turning the page
No more bushels and wells
Under covers
To hell!
The future is filled with potential
as
I AM.
Thank you for the wonderful inspiration!
Any time, my friend! Any time!
Yes, live to your fullest potential! And realizing it is the first step!
You go girl! I love it. So uplifting!
Every day is full of choices, and this poem expresses it so well! Nicely composed – good inspiration! (Thanks for your comment on my poem! It’s much appreciated!)
That you are….this is the message I needed today…have to cater to my creative side a little more in the coming months. Its what makes me tick. Beautifully expressed.
Thank you, Corey. I have to tell you, I love your work! Thanks for stopping by.
I love your ending line….good for you to aspire and turn a new page ~
Yes, no point in having one if we don’t live it to the best that we possibly can. Powerful, and, determined. Nice!
Sorry about making you dislike Rhett. He was a good man ;)
Nice to have a write with a positive spin…
Love that Rumi quote. Your rope is stout and sturdy.
A vibrant call to action.
What a wonderfully self-fulfilling poem. I love the upbeat tempo and positive thinking.
It’s often so much easier to sit at the bottom of the well. We all need inspiration to climb out some days. This would be your day!
really like that quote at the top, very inspiring words here
I really love the optimistic tone of this poem. I think you are ready to take on the world!
lively and inspirational. the rumi quote is a perfect lead-off and flowers are basking in life.
Terrific write, Kim. As I read this, I kept thinking that you were reading my mind. Then I see comments here saying some variation of “I needed that,”and I wonder if there’s something in the air. So when you figure out they key to climbing out of the doldrums, I hope you’ll share.
Yay, this is a philosophy I can relate to, and I love the way you have chosen to explore it. Your poem is a delightful encouragement.
Poking up through the soil beautifully blue..and bold..maybe time in the soil can be well spent though..to regain some energy..re-coup some focus..Jae
Yes! Yes! Yes! Very well done and so inspiring! Thank you.
I really need to visit your blog more often, Kim.
Your unpretentious luster does me wonders.
How kind are you? Thank you, Matthew. I invite you to visit as often as possible!
Kim, from the Rumi quote through the determination that shines throughout, this is not simply a poem. It’s a declaration. I LOVED IT. So much spirit, no more BS, and good on you! Peace, Amy
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the drive, the optimism and the sheer onrushing force of conviction in this poem make it a truly inspiring read!
I love the tone of looking through…and continuing on. I needed to read a poem like this today~
Thank you Kim! :D