The Sandbox Writing Challenge 22 — Vulnerable
Posted by calensariel . https://promptlings.wordpress.com/2018/06/25/out-of-control/
I wrote this poem at the most Vulnerable time in my life, I was recovering from a semi serious Stroke, at a time when I was still caring for my very disabled wife, suffering from severe MS, and I was wondering how could I continue on with my life. Well, I suppose I survived, as here I am, telling my story.
This Fence
I am quickly nearing this fence.
An obstacle of a lifetime I see.
And from my side of this fence,
The hurdle is too high for me.
And on the other side of this fence,
There seems nowhere to land or flee.
I have arrived at this fence,
Above the pickets, just grey sky.
And on my side of this fence,
The grass is brown and dry.
On the other side of this fence,
The grass is green, but still I cry.
How am I to clear this fence,
There seems nowhere to go, or get by.
This fence, all built of stones,
Breaks my spirit, and all my bones.
Ivor Steven (c) 2018
I’m glad that you never had to scale that fence Ivor!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks Peter, it was bigger than You-Yangs (our local ranges)
LikeLiked by 2 people
Perfect finale
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thank you, It’s a poem that holds a lot of my secrets
LikeLiked by 2 people
Very poignant. A pretty accurate reflection of how you must have felt. You’re a man of great courage to have stayed the course, Ivor 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
As you know with your sisters situation, it’s amazing what we can do when we are such awful circumstances. I didn’t think I could do it, but there’s an inner force of nature that takes over, and that is the force of 😍
LikeLiked by 2 people
It appears that in your vulnerabilities (and pain) you found courage and strength. I am pretty sure love fortified you.
LikeLiked by 2 people
I really can’t remember a lot of those times, everything was so full, but I’m sure you are right, love was driving force. 😊 Xx
LikeLike
You surpass any fence. Rejoice in this.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you Cindy, Yes hurdles are there to be jumped.
LikeLike
A lovely poem written at what must have been a difficult and overwhelming time of your life. 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Every time I read this old poem, it’s a great reminder of what we overcame, and these days I find my words quite fortifying, Oh, and still a few Ivor tears as well. xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
I can imagine Ivor xx😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
A perfect metaphor
LikeLike
Thanks Derrick, and yes I think you’re quite right.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Very positive!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It won’t let me into the last post
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hmmm, I’ll have a look.
LikeLike
Lovely!
LikeLike
Thank you Arlene, sorry I’ve not been over your site lately, If been busy being an old plumber.
LikeLiked by 1 person
No worry Ivor, that’s okay!
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re even more amazing now that I know what you’ve overcome. Lovely fence, dear Ivor. ❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Rose, haha, the fence is the start of my verandah roof I built for my courtyard.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re multi-talented, Ivor. Impressive!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Very well written my friend 😢
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Walt, these words hold all my old secret fears.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I know dear friend. I know. 😢
LikeLiked by 1 person
Very well-written, Ivor! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
It was written many years ago, if you read through some of the comments, you’ll understand a bit about my life’s journey so far…. 😆 Thankyou Neha
LikeLiked by 1 person
I will definitely do that 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person