A burst of energy
I seize it, both hands
clasping, wishing for a hint of
my former shadow –
energy, vitality, creativity
I push past the fade
wanting to reclaim the
version of myself
that satisfies me
Not the hamstrung, snuffed out
rest-seeking missile
The crystal glass
eludes me
I cannot seek myself
in momentary surges
It is as if I chase
a fleeting, frustrating
mirage
Surrender is eventually
inevitable.
This post is part of the Five Minute Friday challenge that I’m participating in along with a talented community of other writers. We free write for five minutes each Friday in accordance with a prompt. Today’s prompt is ‘surrender’.
8 comments
I know the feeling, I’ve written heaps on my blog about this. Lots of magnesium helps and I had to take iron too. I’ve got a pregnancy declarations printable on my blog, maybe you will find helpful?
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Thanks so much, Lizzy – that is very helpful advice! Will take a look 🙂
Surrender is indeed inevitable friend!
Ah how I wish it were not so 🙂
Heartachingly lovely, Emma. You have such a gift with words.
I feel like you know a thing or two about this reality, Andrew! Albeit from a different source…
Emma,
how raw and how real. 🙂 Having three so close together was wearing on me, but the joy I have now that they are 5, 7, and 9? Irreplaceable!
I hope that you do give yourself rest now and again. Although, as I understand, it’s the peak of summer weather for you down there? And here it’s approaching the hibernation season where we bundle up and consume many warm beverages.
I can tell you that the surrender you chose to allow this life to come is a special surrender. 🙂 Much like Mary. That is the best part of pregnancy during Advent! You can relate so well to her travails.
Much love to you, dear sister!
-Tammy
(barely made it in at #60 this week)
Sorry for my delay in replying! I really love hearing your perspective on life and parenting – it encourages me so much. I have done a bit better in the surrender this week… some things take longer than others to learn! Hope that you are having a good week and that you enjoy the cosiness of winter snuggles and bundling up. xx