I dig deep to find the words I think I should say.
I dig deep because the words on the surface are so raw and so naked.
I dig deep to let go of a year that strangled me.
I dig deep to hold on to everything I learned.
I dig deep to think thoughts about a year that just started.
I dig deep to say goodbye to a year that took so long.
I dig deep.
Strangers
Friends
Family
I dig deep at learning to cry at the loss that never ends.
I dig deep to turn and look at the sun.
I dig deep to make sense of the why’s and how come’s.
I dig deep to remember I’m not alone.
I dig deep.
Words
Thoughts
Feelings
I dig deep to not be embarrassed by my presence.
I dig deep to overcome my fear and anger.
I dig deep to look at tomorrow.
I dig deep for a smile when I read your words.
I dig deep to grab some dignity around every bend in this path.
I dig deep.
Soul
Heart
Dignity
I dig deep to say I love you.
I dig deep to stay and not run away.
I dig deep to welcome a new year.
I dig deep to love the one that is ending.
I dig deep —
Inside my soul.
I dig deep —
Inside my heart.
Fearless
Brave
Worthy
Evolved
Loved
Kind
I dig deep to never forget.
I dig deep —
This year —
I dig deep.
with an open heart I walk
with an open mind I talk
with an open soul I life
love
trust
compassion
with faith in making
strangers into friends
with faith that
we can change the world
with faith that
our thoughts are things
desire
dreams
manifest
as we remember
we are not alone
thank you for your friendship
and shining your world into mine
have a fabulous new year
and as you dig deep
walk into tomorrow
with empty hands
and a full heart
Ahh June! You are truly amazing. I love to read your words — I’ve imagines what your voice sounds like in my head.
Thank you for coming here and commenting so beautifully.
I’m walking… with a very full heart.
i like this a really lot 🙂
digging deep is something i need to do, but have avoided for a while now.
Thank you so much. I’ve avoided digging deep but have been on an “archaeological dig” of a sort with the help of some awesome friends.
I hope to read about some of your digging soon. 😉
Well, digging is not easy. I think even with the proper tool it is hard work. Since it is such hard work I imagine that it makes you strong.
So for you my friend, in this new year, with all the digging you have done this past year, I hope you sense that you are strong enough to dig for whatever it is you think you need to dig for AND . . . . ALSO, I hope that some of the things you dug deep for remain on top so you no longer have to dig. I hope some of those things are right there at your finger tips because when they are close by it is awesome.
“-to hold on to everything I learned.
. . . . Friends. . . . Family. . . .
-to turn and look at the sun.
-to remember I’m not alone.
-to not be embarrassed by my presence.
-to say I love you.
-to welcome a new year.
Inside my heart.
. . . . Fearless. . . . Brave. . . . Worthy. . . . Evolved
. . . . Loved . . . . Kind”
Thank you Terre —
I like the idea of having some of these things at my finger tips — that’s a great concept I haven’t thought about before.
Wow this was really cool Becky! I almost got lost in your words 🙂 In just a few words you said so much about life, love, courage, trust and experiencing. Thank you!
Tia #reverb10
Thank you! I’m so honored to have you here — awesome.
Thank you for reading and leaving such an encouraging comment.
You’re welcome AND I’m the one honoured to be reading my friend 🙂
🙂
I welcome the new year a richer person for having you in my life.
Thank you Lisa.
Me too, you.
I have nothing to add, just saying thanks for writing, I’m reading and with you.
Thank you.
Your presence means a lot to me.
This is just lovely. I can definitely relate to the idea of digging deep to not be embarrassed by your presence (that one really got me – self consciousness, self esteem…such demons). Whatever else you are digging for, I wish you peace when you get there. And love.
Always love.
JCG
Hey There!
Thank you for coming here, truly.
I actually changed that line and am glad I did — it fits so much better than the original one I had. Yes — self consciousness, self esteem, it can really play with our minds and our hearts.
Thanks again!
Magnificent Becky. You covered so much ground in a years time. This poem really looks back on it all with tremendous grace and appreciation. I can certianly identify with this poem as digging deep is an ongoing process necessary to keep moving forward. So moving how you capture exactly where you’ve been, where you are and where you wish to go. I’m with you all the way. Two most dignified chicks kicking ass. Much love to you for sharing so much. ❤
Joanne
I’m so glad it’s getting this response. I felt very open writing it, it let something go in me. That’s good.
Yes.. this year will be filled with ass-kicking! I will help lead your way to any and all necessary ass-kickings. 😉
I am in AWE of you, b. I have adored you since I met you a little over a year ago. That adoration turned into love, respect and admiration. You have faced so much, braved so many fears, leapt into the unknown again and again. You have worked harder than anyone I know to make positive changes in your life and it is an honor to have been allowed to witness this part of your journey.
I wish you a Christmas filled with family, love, smiles, joy, laughter, peace and pie. Happy Holidays, sweetheart.
Much Love & *Sparkly Super-Squishy Glittery Sequined Hugs* as many as you need, whenever you want them.
Thank you Dani! I’ve been digging but it’s refreshing now and not painful — not all the time anyway. 🙂
Beautiful words, Becky. Beautiful.
Thank you Tom — I’m so glad you’re here.
Thank you for reading and commenting.
Oh wow, I’m speechless… wonderful poem, and so so much of YOU in there! That makes the poem even more amazing 🙂
Thank you so much. I really felt good about this one so your reaction is awesome!
cool
Thank you.