the long view

Summary

This web content is a poetic reflection on the process of moving beyond one's past, embracing the present, and looking forward to a future filled with potential and new memories.

Abstract

The poem "the long view" by Lisa, who finds solace in writing, explores the dichotomy between holding onto the past and embracing the future. It begins by questioning whether one's past, filled with a myriad of memories, must always be a trailing shadow or if it can be released like leaves in the wind. The narrative then transitions to a hopeful journey of liberation, where the speaker metaphorically grows wings and finds solace in natural beauty and love. The poem concludes with an optimistic perspective on life, emphasizing the formation of new, positive memories and the union of minds, bodies, and souls. Lisa, the poet, shares her personal connection to poetry as a means of salvation and invites readers to explore more of her work, with links to other poems like "a journey" and "life."

Opinions

The author values the transformative power of poetry, suggesting it has been a source of healing and strength in her life.
There is a clear appreciation for nature's beauty as a source of inspiration and peace.
The poem conveys a strong belief in the potential for personal growth and the importance of letting go of the past to embrace a brighter future.
The author seems to hold a romantic view of relationships, with references to a lover's heart and the intertwining of two souls.
The inclusion of links to additional poems suggests the author's desire to connect with her audience and share her broader body of work.

a poem

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Does your past follow you? (That breath you feel, the footsteps behind you, of a thousand different memories, a hundred colourful lives) Or can you let it go? (A handful of sand on the wind, leaves raining from autumn trees, Scattering sounds down an alleyway, Wisps of clouds blowing out to sea)

And you move on… Wings spread, Air lifting your spirits. Far from the memories Plaguing you, holding you back.

To a place (glistening green jewels in a shining sea of blue, forests of birch that wander to the sea, red granite roads winding through your lover’s heart) A face (heart melting, fluttering, burning a profile strong, bold, kind eyes burning with desire, clear blue)

The long view ahead; a bright view, an uplifting outlook, positive potential memories yet to be formed two joined together. Minds. Bodies. Souls.

Lisa enjoys writing poetry. It saved her. She lives in an archipelago in Finland with her partner and can be found scribbling in her notebook or tapping into her phone. If you enjoyed this piece, maybe read some more…

the long view

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She reached into her soul. Clouds on the horizon Tempered her resolve Yet she persevered Drawing out her spirit. It was…