You hear it,
the humming is too loud to pretend you don’t.
You feel it,
the vibrations are shaking you off your stance.
You see it,
its strength will crush you and never look back.
But now…
now it’s time to let go,
now it’s time to move away,
now it’s time to see how strong you really are.
Timing is everything in the letting go’s and the holding on’s,
so figure out which time this is…
time to dance,
time to cry,
time to yearn,
time to laugh,
time to move,
time to hide.
This is the time to let go of the parts that are keeping you from being that better person, those parts that are strapping you to the track, the parts that tell you standing in the corner is far safer than dancing by yourself in the middle of the floor, the parts that want you to whisper instead of screaming your truth… this is the time.
Move.
Dance.
Sing.
Cry when you need, it hurts.
Scream when you want, you’re angry.
Laugh when you should… we’ll all laugh with you.
Move away from the train.
Let its whistle fade.
This story isn’t finished.
great advice and sentiments,
Smiles.
Happy Sunday.
Thank you… Happy Sunday to you too.
I love serendipity…this takes me to the same place as my quiet time this morning led…letting go!
Yay! I like that we were connected in serendipity.
I love the strength of this. I can feel your emotions.
great stuff
Thanks Lance… trying to convince myself I’m strong by conveying that in my writing — that’s got to be some kind of reverse psychology, right?
Timing is everything in the letting go’s and the holding on’s …
and
Move away from the train.
Let its whistle fade.
This story isn’t finished.
Timely messages ~~ thank you!
Happy Sunday!!
Thank you so much for visiting Becca.
letting go isn’t always easy.. but def. there’s a time for dancing in the middle of the room rather than hiding in the corner.. and then we should go for it…smiles
Letting go only works if you’re letting go of the ring things… and hopefully I am, time will tell. Thanks!
Wahoo! THIS makes me dance in the middle of the room!
It could be titled “. . . for me. (And well, actually for everyone!)”
Thanks!
Thank you Terre. You always make me feel so strong and capable… I love that about you.
You made me laugh. You ARE strong and capable — I love that about you.
Thank you, right now my strength is certainly being tested in a way I wish it wasn’t.
no it is far from finished and i like your focus on movement and action, its hard to move on when you are stuck in space…
Thanks Brian… Far from finished in deed.
nice to see you at OLN again becky…hope that you are having a lovely evening…
Thanks Brian! I’m looking forward to diving in to some great reads later.
“the vibrations are shaking you off your stance.”
that’s what we need sometimes, isn’t it? to be shaken off our “stance.” {sometimes i need a kick in the behind, too.}
love this, b! i love all your poetry! i love you! *HUGS* ♥
I need a quiet humming of my soul to level out my thoughts — thanks Dani.
free flow,
free spirits,
lovely done.
Thanks so much for reading and commenting!
Loved this, just what I needed to read.
Yay! And you are just who I always need to see. Hugs. Beautiful pictures on your blog by the way.
I like this, Becky. Some awesome thoughts in your words.
http://charleslmashburn.wordpress.com/2011/12/04/then-snared/
Thank you Charles.
Nicely done, Becky! Reminds me of Robert Frost tempo…most excellent!
Bruce
Thank you for the very kind words.
I like imagining you dancing in the middle of the floor. Today has been a day of letting go for me or
at least thinking of letting go. I love you.
Yeah… Me too. Thinking about the different ways we let go and the ways we hold on.
Me too.
love this line:
Timing is everything in the letting go’s and the holding on’s
a song of joyous deliverance from self-enthraldment.
Wonderful and liberating voice & tone.
Thank you! That’s a really amazing comment and I appreciate it greatly.
Hello.
I feel like the inner voice that wants to say/scream “JUST DO IT…YOU HAVEN”T GOT ANYTHING TO LOSE!”.
Powerful piece of writing.
Nicely done!
Thanks for sharing & visiting. I appreciate the comment.
For ref:
Our Candlelight Of Love
Thank you! I’m humbled by the response.
Amazing write !
Thanks!!
In the RSAnimate video I posted yesterday on my blog, she talks about how letting go, choosing something over the other, is a process of loss — and we must always deal with, loss, when we let go.
Brilliant writing, as always.
Yes… That is the difficult part. It’s a grieving I think.
“move away from the train – let it’s whistle fade” So powerful! Thank you.
Thank you Kay! Trying to convey some strength.
Okay, moving to the middle and dancing!
http://pamanner.wordpress.com/2010/12/06/evolution/
Ha! Good… That’s where we all should be. Thanks!
Excellent portrait of the inner strength longing to come out! Great write!
Yes… that’s it! I really was struggling with what i was trying to get across… but that’s it! Thank you.
You speak for many who hear the humming!
That’s just about the nicest thing I think i’ve been told — thank you, truly.
Love it. Beautiful! <3
Thank you writer girl.
Fresh, strong imagery coming from inside; personal, yet universal. Lovely.
Thank you so much for this comment — that is exactly what I needed to hear.
Crazy how we second guess what our mind is telling our heart to do!! It’s usually right too! Nice write.
William
Yes… except when we should follow our heart. Then there’s trouble!
Thank you.
What can I say … this is a poem with great strenght and energy within. Thank you for sharing. It makes me sad, but also keeps me smiling. I will laugh with you … it’s for sure … a day without laughter is a lost day forever.
Awww — don’t be sad, keep smiling. I see this as an affirming scattering of words… For me at least.
Thank you haiku man.
I especially liked “Move away from the train./ Let its whistle fade.” It evoked an older era, the melancholy of trains driving away from and toward our homes and conflicted loves, and songs like House of the Rising Sun (one foot is on the platform, the other is on the train, I’m going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain).
Thank you… I think trains can give a romantic and sometimes scary aspect to things. Their solitude and companionship all rolled into one.
Thank you for visiting.
Wow ~ such bravery in the words to dare ~ and being strong enough to make that step ~ great write
Thank you, I feel much braver reading comments like this.
Time to take a break, doing all those things just made my feet and brain tired..hahaha Loved the energy you set forth with this one, such fun.
Thanks Pat!
“the parts that tell you standing in the corner is far safer than dancing by yourself in the middle of the floor,” these were the stand out lines for me. Love what this whole piece captures and says…the story no where near finished
Thank you so incredibly much for saying this, really.
This makes me want to howl at the moon with my daughters and my dog!! Loved this!
Can I favorite a comment? This has got to be the most amazing compliment ever… I’m all giddy.
It’s a great story, thank you for sharing it with us!
Thank you for reading.
dance. sing, twirl and cry and scream. sometimes all at once.
it’s time.
xoxo
Yes… exactly. Sometimes all at once.
Thank you Kelly.
the journey isn’t finished but there’s time…
Yes… there’s always more chapters to write, right?
Thank you.
Becky! Hate to play on the words, but the timing on this one is perfect for me. I’m standing with one foot in the corner, one foot on the dance floor…and have yet to make up my mind if I’m really in the mood for dancing! This write has helped me decide that maybe I am. Wonderful!
Wow! Yay! I’m thrilled to have sparked a thought for you! I feel, myself, I’ve been at a crossroads in my life (mainly in a personal evolution way), and writing this and a couple of the last few have helped me continue moving forward, through the fear (as I’ve been told).
Thank you!
Amen, Becky! Your story isn’t over, as with the season, life renews and everything is fresh again. Blessings, Terri
Thank you! Yes… it’s new all the time.
Okay, back again…this time for OLN at diverse …this time I’ll say only one word (so long as you don’t count the predecessors):
exhilarating!
Ha!
Okay.. one word.
Thanks!!
I absolutely adore the hope at the end of this.
Thank you very much. I find my voice is changing these last few months… We’ll see.
amazing, story not finished?
hope to see you continue,
Cheers.
Thank you so much my friend.
There are many chapters yet to come in this story of me, I think.
powerful poetic expressions
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment.
“now it’s time to let go,
now it’s time to move away,
now it’s time to see how strong you really are.”
…..thank you for sharing. this is very timely…for me.
you are a good writer and i love your style…
Thank you so much for starting my day off with such kind words.