Tag Archives: struggle

Reverse Struggle

Posted on August 12, 2021 by hernibs

I’m like a mothstruggling to become a caterpillar. It doesn’t happen that way, I knowbut I still must try to reversethe birth of someone whonever existed untilshe flew away. Now that I know how to fly,now that I see the … Continue reading →

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It’s Alright To Float

Posted on April 2, 2020 by hernibs

Until you know you will not drown, you must not try to save anyone else. Stay away from those who are also thrashing about trying to survive, lest in their panic you both are sucked below. You are tired. It … Continue reading →

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The Poet’s Soul

Posted on August 17, 2016 by hernibs

When poets write they are stripped of all privacy. To read a book is to read facts or history or fiction. To read a poem is to see the struggle or joy of the poet’s soul. ~ John Sutherland

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Prayers For My Family

Posted on May 30, 2016 by hernibs

Bless each member of my family today. Each with their own struggle yet bound together by the very fact that we do struggle. May times of rest give strength and wisdom for the next burst of energy and creativity, … Continue reading →

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‘Tis For My Soul To Soar

Posted on April 7, 2014 by hernibs

‘Tis for my soul to soar above these things while my body struggles with its handicap. ‘Tis for my spirit that this struggle brings a plane of wisdom yet out of my grasp. ©Sharron R. McMillan

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