I discovered this wonderful new website called, a human thing. It inspired this poem. Please go there and look around, it will make you feel all warm and glad to be a part of this wonderfully messy world that we all share.
… and we dance around in the chaos of the waves, wondering what the tide will bring in. shifting from side to side, digging in our toes. … a human thing … and the waves pound us, deep in the chest, trying so hard to take a breath. listening for the voice, looking for the beacon. … a human thing … and we steady ourselves on the uneven surf, waiting for the calm to fill us. our religion is here, where the waves battle the sand. … a human thing … and i turn my head to look at you, the tightrope we’re walking between the waves and the shore. connected by the messy beauty of love, the grayness of that space between. … a human thing … and so many of us, unbalanced on the sand, a community of reluctant warriors. the strength we see in the others, inching our way closer to the waves. … a human thing … and we keep falling down, it’s so hard to keep our balance. i feel a hand reaching for my light, pulling me to my feet. … a human thing … and connected together, we’re much stronger in this space. as we all breathe in the love from each other, falling down, messing up. … a human thing … and if we loosen our grip on each other, we may get tripped up by the sand. don’t give in to the sea pulling us under, we’re all navigating the same stormy ocean. … a human thing … and these tangled words, they tend to lead our messages astray. but we’ll breathe and we’ll leap and we’ll evolve, connected like kite strings, drifting up from the surf. … a human thing … and somewhere in that salty mist, our bare skin is so exposed. we look at all the others gathered here, holding each other in our hands. … a human thing … and love is so much easier than we realize, a laugh, an ache, a song, a story, a smile, a painting, a poem, a glance backwards as the words bounce around on those waves that are far less intimidating when we’re all shifting on the sand together, this is who we are. this is who i am. … a human thing … a human thing… a human thing
February 5, 2012 by Becky
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Lovely!
Thank you. xoxo
I love, love, LOVE this! Absolutely beautiful, Becky! ❤
Thank you for that response – that’s thrilling to me!
Beautiful write…
Thank you, I’m humbled.
this is a beautiful poem.. I am so glad I found you on google…
Blessing to you
debbie
Thank you for finding me! I’m so glad you liked it and that you’re here.
Very nice. Sometimes it feels good to be human.
Yes… it feels very good. Thank you.
What a beautiful poem. “reluctant warriors” . I love the references to the waves and the surf. Also, a very kinds and thoughtful tribute to http://www.ahumanthing.net . Great job Becky. A stunning visual experience. xoxo
xoxoxo
Thank you do much my sweet friend.
Easily one of my favorite poems, Becky, and what a love-filled poem it is!
Yay! Thank you thank you! xo
I’m so humbled by the response. This poem really has become a part of me.
Too bad they don’t have a love button. I’m glad I told the driver to wait… he’s going to get a big tip!
Awww — that’s the nicest thing in the world to say. Thank you so very much.
this is your most beautiful piece I have read, it is strong, well crafted, touching. There’s a harmony, an internal rhythm..I LOVE! 🙂
A love the thought of “internal rhythm”.
Thank you so much — I was terrified to push publish on this one for a whole different set of worries, but I’m glad I did.
“a glance backwards as the words bounce around on those waves that are far less intimidating when we’re all shifting on the sand together,”
Had me clapping with glee!
Muah!
Yay!
I think I could hear you clapping with glee. 🙂
Thank you Terre, xoxo
perfect…
Glad to see you share.
Thank you!
I’m glad I shared.
a nice lyrical feel to that refrain of its a human thing…and i do think love is much easier than we give it credit for….
Thank you Brian — so happy to see you and get your thoughts!
most def becky and great to see you at OLN tonight…
the sea images work so well with the theme..
we all breathe in the love from each other,
falling down,
messing up.
… a human thing… true that…and good we can give each other strength..
Thank you so much Claudia!
Just wonderful. Uplifting.
=)
Thank you!
a magical touch in human grace, love the logics and reasoning.
well done.
Thank you so much — I’m always glad to see you pop in over here.
beautifl indeed…..thanks for sharing your words
Thank you for finding me!
I really enjoyed the sense of community, sharing and love that your poem holds on to. It has so much bouncing, happy spirit and exudes the joy of life with friends. Thank you for evoking my own happy beach memories.
Thank YOU for visiting and leaving such wonderful words.
Becky, Becky,Becky! You have captured, so beautifully the human thing. You make me want to laugh, to dance, to hold on, to shout with joy, to twirl, It is good to be alive, no matter what.
Barefoot in the ocean, what an image – I feel your poetry. I am glad that I am here right now, no matter what.
Exhilirating in the connecting, It reminds me of Bob Marley singing Lively up Yourself.
It is spell casting – it is the predominant feeling of 2012 – invoking promise at record speed – Time to show up – time to join hands – time to welcome – time…
It is time. Thank you for the reminder. xo
Thank you so much Jo, you are way too kind to me. I’m so glad to have someone like you in this world connected to me.
yes, there are days when the most important thing is to know that we are all in this together…
love keeps us grounded.
xoxo
Yes… it does. It also has us floating through space… it’s so strange.
Thank you Kelly!
Thank you for this.
http://wanderwithoutbeinglost.blogspot.com/2012/02/grave-so-fine.html
Wander
Thank you for finding me here.
This was beautiful, vivid, eye opening and brought a lump to my throat. We are all reluctant warriors in the battle called life. We get knocked down, we fall down, we slip and slide, but as long as another human being is there with a helping hand to pull us up, we’ll make it. It’s a human thing…
Again, awesome! Be blessed.
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Thank you so much for this, your words have helped me get up this morning when I didn’t want to move — so thank YOU.
…. and this is what I think ~ your poem is a larger than life work. I read it several times.
I’m completely overwhelmed by your comment — you just have no idea how the timing has helped me stay steady this morning.
I love this!!!! There is so much truth here–I cried when I read it and I am still drying tears–you should be so proud of this piece of work–I am proud for you!!
Wow! Thank you so much… I’m speechless and extremely touched by this. You have just shined a light on a weary day.
This is an amazing poem, and the repetition of “… a human thing” is so important, it functions as a frame of reference reminding us constantly what this human thing is.
Thank you — I often need reminders of what being human is about.
the push and pull of the tide….
wonderful imagery for our journey through life!
this is beautiful, b! love it! love you!
*sparkly squishy hugs*
♥
Thank you Dani. xoxo
All-encompassing metaphors for the human experience, the struggles, but also riding the waves of light. I feel peace from this. Thanks!
I need to feel some of your peace… I’ve been reminded how fragile a heart can be (another poem for another day). Thank you for your kind words.
and you are one beautiful, awesome human thing!
xo
powerful words, you have amazing imaginations.
keep it up.
Thank you so much, I’m very connected with this poem.
a glance backwards as the words bounce around on those waves that are far less intimidating when we’re all shifting on the sand together,
That sums SO much up about a strong relationship.
Yes… maybe it does. Thank you for reading and commenting, I appreciate it so very much.
The most enjoyable read Becky ! Love it !
Thank you my dear sir! Always love hearing from you.
“I feel a hand reaching for my light…” BEAUTIFUL POEM! As I read it, goose flesh rippled upon my arms, my heart was full and I weeped. Your words express how I feel. So wonderfully woven within the analogy of the ocean….Some times I think the ocean is the only thing big enough to compare to love… I can relate to this poem in so many ways…
Thank you for referring me over to A Human Thing. I enjoyed it immensely.
Thank you so much for these words. My world has been turned upside down this week and reading such nice things helps immensely.
a human thing is a wonderful website.
‘our religion is here,
where the waves battle the sand’ – amen to this. enjoyed the read very much. thanks for sharing your inspiring poetry 🙂
Thank you so much for reading it! I’m completely flattered by your comment.
The human thing is a good thing; nice, thoughtful words, Becky…
Thank you! It was a gift for a friend, so I’m glad it was well received.
you really captured our nature as humans to feel stronger and more alive when together in community really.
Great writing!
Yes… That’s really the feeling I wanted to convey. Having a community is so very important, no one should be alone.