Sometimes a carefully crafted poem can be a kind of meditation. Hue and the people of the Bards Guild on TORC challenged me to write poetry, though it is something I would never have thought of doing before. Since joining, I've found myself in lonely moments, on the train, or in my bed, crafting poems that get right to the heart of the matter that troubles me. Is there interest in starting up a song/poetry/storytelling group here? Formally or informally? There is no substitute for Hue, but perhaps we can do something in his fond memory. Please let me know if you are interested in starting something, and feel free to add poetry of your own to this thread.
Sea Longing
The tide draws in around my feet, compelling me to go.
Mew gulls call beyond my sight, beyond the reach of mortal flight.
The mists close in to dim the light, compelling me to go.
There is no ship can bear me hence, to land of blessed exile.
No wings can take me from this soil, this clasping life of endless toil.
No strength can shirk this mortal coil, to land of blessed exile.
Resolute, I turn to go; I leave the sea behind.
I choose to live this mortal life, I plunge into its endless strife.
As leader, daughter, mom, and wife, I leave the sea behind.