Warm Words

Summary

The author describes the power of words to combat fear and doubt, expressing gratitude for the support received from the Vagabond Roads community and the inspiration found in nature.

Abstract

The author eloquently conveys the struggle with fear and uncertainty that creativity can bring, personifying doubt as creeping tendrils that grow over time. The act of writing becomes a sanctuary, a way to push back against the darkness, as the author finds solace in the warm, encouraging words of others. This piece was written in response to a prompt from Gretchen Lee Bourquin's publication "Vagabond Roads," which the author credits for providing a platform for sharing poetry and for fostering a sense of courage and community. The natural beauty of Finland serves as a muse for the author, who also extends thanks to specific individuals for their feedback and encouragement, highlighting the importance of a supportive network in the creative process.

Opinions

The author views words as a source of light and warmth that can dispel fear and uncertainty.
There is a deep appreciation for the Vagabond Roads publication and its role in encouraging the author's poetic expression.
Feedback from peers, such as Dennett, Captain Argentina, and Heather Huffman, is highly valued by the author.
Nature, specifically the Finnish landscape, is a significant inspiration for the author's work.
Gretchen Lee Bourquin's prompt and publication are acknowledged as instrumental in the author's journey into sharing poetry.

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I sit. The fear creeps in. Little tendrils that swell with time. They grow as I sit. Fat and juicy on the doubt that seeps in. The battle? How much to tell. How deep to delve. Drip, drip, drip. The seeping, creeping fear. Uncertainty. Doubt. Layers of it. a never-ending fog.

Pling!

Words. Lights, twinkly and bright. Small wonders! Words on a screen, they ignite and inspire. Word-flames of hope, of light, of encouragement. Tenderly given, sweetly accepted. They work their way in, burrow and spread. A warmth. Pushing. Pushing back black tendrils of fear. Smoothing my worried brow of indecision. Lighting the darkest of nights.

I sit. Warm words light my way. Shimmering there in the deep dark. Keeping the tendrils away, at bay. And I write…

~thanks for reading!~

I wrote this in response to Gretchen Lee Bourquin’s prompt for her wonderful publication, Vagabond Roads. Starting something new takes courage and I am glad that Gretchen’s courage led me to her and this publication. I have enjoyed sharing my poetry here. A tentative foot out into this world that feels so new and bright. I am so grateful for the feedback I have received from people but in particular the feedback (links below) for my poem synesthesia.

So thank you Dennett, Captain Argentina and Heather Huffman 💙 for your kind words of encouragement 💖 And thank you Gretchen for publishing my poetry.

Lisa is a poet and writer who loves reading, watching films, and sharing her life with her partner. She lives in a beautiful part of Finland, surrounded by forests, water and granite islands. This beautiful natural world is a constant source of inspiration.

Warm Words

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Vagabond Roads: My First Prompt for You

Vagabond Roads was a publication that I originally created for homeless poems and other literary works about the…

Glorious — the color references, the passion — glorious!

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Absolutely brilliant 💙

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I read the poem before I looked up the word. And I loved anyway.

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