This was a little something I wrote for a friend who was in a bit of a glum mood, and I decided this morning it was probably worth sharing with everyone, as we all have odd moments when we feel the same!
Admonition
Be not sad, when darkness looms. It comes
to balance times of great illumination;
that spark of brilliance which may otherwise
obscure the bigger picture with its glare.
A photograph requires tints and tones
of white and black to capture images
on paper. So life requires us to move
through shades and shadows in our search
for the brightness of an ideal world.
This is a lovely set of words Jinksy. A perfect message with perfect tone. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteohhh i just love this.
ReplyDeleteHow perfect and so true.
Thank you, I will print this out and keep it near.
xxme
Isn't that the truth?! I'm with sweetmango ... I may print this out and keep it near.
ReplyDeleteQuite often there is more to the photo, yes? The camera can see more than we can...good piece, this :)
ReplyDeleteWell said Jinksy! Our lives really do consist of shades and hues and we often have to move throught the spectrum to get to a bright spot!
ReplyDeletethat is truly lovely...
ReplyDeleteWow : ) I love the idea that the "sadness and shadows" make the brightness even more beautiful : )
ReplyDeleteOh! Rich and true words.
ReplyDeleteNice poem. Yes, it so happens with me that I remain glum quite often due to dissapointments at work place and when I am down for too long and fed up with it, I just give up on the thought and feel the dissapointment was just part of learning process, life slamming you into shape. I think that's what you mean when you say, "So life requires us to move
ReplyDeletethrough shades and shadows in our search
for the brightness of an ideal world." But, however learned you are about life or world, it's never ideal, I think.
Gloomy days make us really appreciate when times are good!!!
ReplyDeleteA lovely inspiring word. I remember an English essay question was to write a essay on the word compensation. I chose to compare it to the swings in life, particularly mood. Darkness is offset eventually by light. Good times vs bad times, everything leads to balance.
ReplyDeleteHelpful perspective! Happiness implies sadness; light, dark; music, silence.
ReplyDeletevery wise, well said!
ReplyDeleteLovely. Words reminding us life is filled with joys and sadness. And remembering we have had joys will see us through our sadness.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. So thoughtful of you to lift your friend with lovely words.
ReplyDelete;^)
Wonderful writing. Key word Balance in it. I am so appreciating these words as I read so many people having difficulty bearing the long winter. To always stay the same would really be feeling nothing wouldn't it? Thanks for the lovely Admonition.
ReplyDeleteVery true Jinksy. Wise words as always - we need the one to balance out the other.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bit of inspiration! Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteopening the heavy drapes to let that sun in...always gives me a brighter smile. your work has indeed lifted my spirit.
ReplyDeletei hope your friend was cheered!
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Apt words, indeed.
ReplyDeleteLovely poem! I'm going to keep this too - for my journeys into the Dark Side.
ReplyDeleteLovely picture in my mind after reading this.
ReplyDeletenever never ever have glummm times, does anyone else have glum times??????????????????
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely poem and so true.
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Beautiful Jinksy. I love it.
ReplyDeleteI printed it off and put it on my son's bed.
He is depressed at the moment. He has no job and his girlfriend dumped him. He needs a bit of love at the moment.
Blessings, Star
That is a perfect way to explain the balance of energy...light and dark.
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutey right: poet and philosopher in one.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful friend you are jinsky....this poem would make anyone feel better and I love that you shared how the sad times only help to make us love and appreciate the good times.
ReplyDelete.........:-) Hugs
What a lovely poem. If a friend sent it to me it would perk me right up.
ReplyDeleteSage words indeed, dear Jinksy - ones well worth heeding!
ReplyDeleteJust right for me this little verse- life is certainly made up of light and shade - your poem has made ME feel better. Now I just want the light back again and see the end of the tunnel but it will come if we are brave. Sincere regards to you Jinksy
ReplyDeleteYou are such a wise witchy woman, Jinksy - I wish your fine words would get greater attention, e.g. a newspaper column - There's really so much bad writing out there... Love to you, x
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