- May 31, 2012 -

In All the Woods That Day…

This little poem arrived this morning…

♥

Passage
by John Brehm

In all the woods that day I was
the only living thing
fretful, exhausted, or unsure.
Giant fir and spruce and cedar trees
that had stood their ground
three hundred years
stretched in sunlight calmly
unimpressed by whatever
it was that held me
hunched and tense above the stream,
biting my nails, calculating all
my impossibilities.
Nor did the water pause
to reflect or enter into
my considerations.
It found its way
over and around a crowd
of rocks in easy flourishes,
in laughing evasions and
shifts in direction.
Nothing could slow it down for long.
It even made a little song
out of all the things
that got in its way,
a music against the hard edges
of whatever might interrupt its going.

♥

I am taking a wee break.. and will return when my cup is full.

♥

“Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.”
― John Muir

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by Barbara Bamber | justasmidgen

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sallybrMay 31, 2012 - 8:04 am

Beautiful poem, and arrived in perfect timing for me….

thank you…

thedrivencookMay 31, 2012 - 8:05 am

Lovely! Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your day.

susielindauMay 31, 2012 - 8:20 am

Beautiful poem Smidge! Thanks for sharing!

wendy@chezchloeMay 31, 2012 - 8:23 am

Good for you… We MUST unplug now and again. The blogging/social media sphere, rewarding and fulfilling at times, can be equally consuming and overwhelming. Not to mention the whole rest of your life! Have a good rest Smidge and see you later wendy

129twigandvineMay 31, 2012 - 8:24 am

Wise and peaceful words to start my day. Thanks.

niasunsetMay 31, 2012 - 8:30 am

Wonderful poem, Have a nice and enjoyable time dear Barbara, Thank you, love, nia

ceciliagMay 31, 2012 - 8:40 am

“it even made a little song”.. beautiful.. c

thecompletecookbookMay 31, 2012 - 8:48 am

Enjoy your break Smidge, I look forward to your return.
Mandy xo

saffronandhoneyMay 31, 2012 - 8:58 am

Enjoy the break, Smidge! x

SarahMay 31, 2012 - 9:01 am

Beautiful Smidge! Thank you! And enjoy your break my dear

restlessjoMay 31, 2012 - 9:24 am

Take good care m’dear. I’ll look forward to your return.

thekalechroniclesMay 31, 2012 - 11:13 am

“A music against the hard edges.” Mmm.

Choc Chip UruMay 31, 2012 - 12:38 pm

Beautiful poem my friend – I hope you enjoy your week off
Thanks for sharing!

Cheers
Choc Chip Uru

cravesadventureMay 31, 2012 - 12:55 pm

Beautiful – Enjoy Your Break:)

CharlesMay 31, 2012 - 1:26 pm

Lovely poem Smidge – don’t be gone too long… we’ll miss you

Just Add AttitudeMay 31, 2012 - 1:54 pm

Dear Barbara – lovely poem. I hope your cup is full soon xo

kateshrewsdayMay 31, 2012 - 1:59 pm

Smidge, have a good break. That poem is just beautiful.

Chica AndaluzaMay 31, 2012 - 2:05 pm

Sigh…that was lovely. Have a good break!

Promenade ClaireMay 31, 2012 - 3:03 pm

Hope you have a wonderful break

vivekaMay 31, 2012 - 3:54 pm

Enjoy … your break from us !!!! Hopefully your cup will fill up gently and carefully. Wonderful poem and when ever you are ready … we will be here.

BluejellybeansMay 31, 2012 - 4:18 pm

Take care barbara! See you soon

ChgoJohnMay 31, 2012 - 6:03 pm

Everyone needs a little R&R every now and again. Enjoy your time away, Barb,. We’ll be here for your return.

hotlyspicedMay 31, 2012 - 6:53 pm

What lovely words. Enjoy your break – but we’ll all miss you! xx

glutenfreezenMay 31, 2012 - 8:29 pm

Beautiful words and boy did I need to hear them today! Enjoy your break ~ April

CourtneyJune 1, 2012 - 1:29 pm

No worries, Smidge! Enjoy your break.

FlorenceJune 1, 2012 - 9:17 pm

Hi Smidge. Beautiful!! Enjoy your break.
Regards Florence x

Aimee@clevermuffinJune 2, 2012 - 3:51 am

Just lovely! I needed that. Thank you for posting

KaristaJune 2, 2012 - 10:00 am

Lovely! I hope your wee break was just as beautiful.

KarenJune 3, 2012 - 5:24 pm

A break not only relaxes us…it rejuvenates and inspires us. Enjoy!

Carolyn ChanJune 4, 2012 - 8:26 am

Beautiful poem as always – enjoy your break Smidge !

Broken SparklesJune 5, 2012 - 11:13 am

Enjoy your break!

Profiteroles & PonytailsJune 5, 2012 - 7:56 pm

Hope your break is rejuvenating and relaxing!

MarianneJune 6, 2012 - 6:10 am

I have nominated your amazing blog for a Very Inspiring Blogger Award, http://marianne365days.wordpress.com/.

Three Well BeingsJune 6, 2012 - 9:22 am

What a beautiful poem, Smidge. I wanted to share with you, though, that I was missing you! I wondered where you were…and believe it or not, your post only “showed up” in my Reader this morning…more than a week after you posted? Hmmmm. But I WAS missing you. Now I know that you need a break, and I hope it is a pause that refreshes! Debra