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VxPoem ID: 20674
Category:
personal_life
Posted: March 22nd. 2006 2:35:12 AM
Views: 807 |
Foolish Girl
by Autumn
Age Group: Adult
This morning when I awoke the tide was low and I began to question the life that surrounded me. The questions were hard to form and my heart hurt as my lips wrapped around the words.
I wadded in until the cold salty sea covered and intertwined with my womanhood. I screamed to the Goddess asking Her why loss filled my life and why I could not find happiness within myself.
Her answer came to me in the form of a large wave that pulled me under and filled my nose and mouth with a cleansing pain. I thrashed and fought to regain my footing.
Why would you fight if there were not something worth fighting for my daughter?
My head surfaced with a gasp and my lungs sucked in the air of life. What am I fighting for? My son, my husband, my job, or myself? I live for others but I want to live for myself. The words tumbled out of me along with the tears as I made my way back to shore.
Soaked and shivering I sat upon the sand and held myself tightly. How do I fight for myself? As my mind formed the question I felt the weight of a hand upon my head. The pressure was warm and welcome.
Fight for those you love my dear.
I do, I shouted as anger swelled in me like the ocean.
Then you have only but to love yourself.
These words seemed to trail off, and Her voice sounded full of mirth.
How could She laugh at my pain? How could She, the compassionate mother of us all, make me feel as though my problem was trite and simple to solve. And then with Her words and the anger I felt towards them, my mind solved the problem my heart was stuck in. Love myself. I didn't love myself at all. I loved my son and I loved my husband, but I really didn't love myself.
My foolish girl, come play in the waves and I shall help you love yourself if you are willing.
Autumn Trapp
Author's Location: Fossil, Oregon
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