Falling

by | Sep 27, 2014 | Poetry | 1 comment

        a
                     l  l
                              in
                                    g
in love isn’t so much
(falling) as paying 
attention to what pulls
you  t  o  w  a  r  d  s  
someone else.
 
F
    a
       l l
           i
               n
                g
water can echo or storm,
babble and breathe quiet
but either way, moving is best–
(sitting still makes for stagnant,
and one can’t have that.)
 
f
         a                   l       i
                    l                     n

                                                  g

l                         v
          e      a                   e               
                                                 s

are turning slowly,
moving–yes–towards change,
a season of quiet
like gentle green blankets
laid out on the lawn.

I welcome the shhhhhh…..
of the leaves
and look to the day
six weeks hence–when those
same trees, barren and bare,
will leave a winter view,
unimpeded by All That Green
so I can pay
attention to what pulls
me towards falling
all
         over
                    again.

1 Comment

  1. ah, what gentle beauty you've shared here, miss Jody.blessings.

    Reply

I'd love to hear your thoughts

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Inspiration in Your Inbox

Writing poetry can be a way to deepen your connection with God. To receive my latest reflections & encouragement, simply fill out this form. When you Subscribe you’ll also receive my monthly email, Poetry & Made Things with poems for reflection, writing practices, news about workshops and more!

Discover more from JODY LEE COLLINS

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading