Gasping for air
with my head under water
lungs on the verge
of exploding
I’m in orbit
heading into a world
of other dimensions
where gravity
has no bearing
but stubbornness
can be a positive thing
because I have no plans
for drowning
In fact, I see a tiny speck
of light, touching
the sparkling surface
and I wonder now,
how long its been there
I’ll be alright
I’ll be alright
It’s a vital collaboration
between mind and limbs
in order for broken pieces
to be repaired
for me to begin again
and even with tears
trailing down my face
their cool embrace
brings joy
where I once felt pain
Lauren Scott © 2013
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(a little fiction; a little not)
Baydreamer ~ Lauren Scott 
This is fabulous Lauren, it sys so much to me! I guess it will be a little fiction…a little not for many people. 🙂
HBL ❤ xxx
Thanks so much, Chris, just felt like posting a little deeper reality and like you said, it probably will be a little of both for many…HBL ♥ xoxo
You write the most beautiful heart-felt poetry, Lauren! It’s lovely!
Love and hugs a plenty being sent your way, my dear friend! xoxo
Aww…thanks, Deb, your words really mean a lot to me. Sending love and hugs your way, too, and have a wonderful weekend! xoxo
Lauren, this piece is so deep for me! This past weekend, I attended the funeral of my husband’s cousin. I have seen respiratory and heart disease claim many of the lives of my in-laws as well as some of my own relatives. and they dealt with it with amazing spiritual strength and dignity so these words relate so closely to the situation and are extremely touching…beautiful work! ❤
Oh, Charlene, I’m so sorry about your loss and for what you’ve gone through, but I’m glad my words were able to touch you deeply, my friend. You know I also appreciate your very kind words. Many hugs…
You’re welcome Lauren and thanks for your condolences. I love the way you conveyed the beauty of relief after a difficult time due to ‘stubbornness’. Your use of analogies from beginning to end were awesome, howbeit quite real and uplifting for me. 🙂 ((hugs))
Beautiful piece! I can feel myself in this piece! God Bless U
Thanks, PJ, and I thought maybe this poem could relate to many of us, struggling in different ways, but all feeling pain and yet, hope is never far away…God Bless you, too! xo
Reminds of Dylan Thomas – “rage against the dying of the light.” It is just my personal opinion but this poem is quite a step up from love poems. That’s what I tried to express some time ago.
Thanks so much, Carl, and I’ve written many “non-love” poems, but you’ve missed them. 🙂
Ah, Lauren, that’s incredibly beautiful! I am speechless! 🙂
Oh, thank you so much, Marina…I’m glad this touched you deeply. I wish you a wonderful weekend, my friend…Hugs!
Such a powerful poem. It will stay with me for a long time!
Thank you so much, Jean! Your words mean a lot to me…have a wonderful weekend..
I love this!
Thanks, Iris! I appreciate your kind words!
Great journey. Through ups and down somehow you find peace. Good poem.
Well said, too, Kim, and thank you very much!
Nice and enjoyable 🙂
it gives a nice lesson of life
Thanks so much, Rahul! Glad you enjoyed! 🙂
Love this poem, Lauren – especially:
‘but stubbornness
can be a positive thing
because I have no plans
for drowning’
That’s the spirit! And thank you for the reminder … XO ♥
Thanks so much, Diane, and I suppose there is one time where being stubborn is good! 🙂 Love and hugs! xo
sometimes that all we can do, hold on…ride out the storm. you’ve expressed these emotions so well Lauren.
You are exactly right, Geraldine, and thanks so much for your kind words. I hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend!
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Thanks, again, Sheila, for including my blog! Big hugs! 🙂
Something I have learnt over recent years is that even when we have the bad times something beautiful always comes out at the end, whether its a new lesson learnt or whether its appreciating the small things or just appreciating what we have.
I feel the same way, Bianca…thanks so much for stopping by! xx
Amazing and Thank you so much for sharing
Thank you very much for your kind words!
As the topic predicts…. Healing
Nicely written Lauren, as usual
Thanks so much, Eve! Hugs!
Hugs to you too, Dear Lauren