Tuesday, August 16, 2011


Begin Again
 
The smell of cedar
awakens the memory of Self-Reliance.
The similarities between poplar leaves
and manta rays could keep me
occupied until eternity.


I don’t know when I will stop crying
or what the ancient pyramids of Egypt
look like at dusk.


After 9 months of freedom
I do know how to cook.
I know now that I can always
begin again.
 

Healing will be a lifelong journey.
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10 comments:

  1. Jennifer/The Word CellarAugust 16, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    This is lovely, Stephanie. I especially enjoy the comparison between poplar leaves and manta rays.

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  2. vivienneAugust 16, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    This is so wonderful.

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  3. kellyeAugust 16, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    I love this, Stephanie!

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  4. StephanieAugust 16, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Thank you all so very much. :)

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  5. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    sooo well done... i read it once quickly and then...took a breath and savored it...it is beautiful.

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  6. AngelaAugust 17, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    beautiful & inspiring!

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  7. Elizabeth HaltAugust 18, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    So true. So true.

    Now I must read this again.

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  8. Sandra MarieAugust 19, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Oh, i love "begin again" - what a wonderful thing to know!!!

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  9. UnknownAugust 21, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    looove.

    egyptian pyramids at dusk give me the good shivers.

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  10. jennifer h.August 31, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    "The similarities between poplar leaves
    and manta rays could keep me
    occupied until eternity." Oh, these lines are amazing!

    I love your poetry so so much.

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