Silent Release
The end of the year is a time of reflection for me.
Today I went out and did just that….and managed to release some final demons.
This is very much a personal piece based on an exercise for Mindfulness. A ‘final’ exercise before moving into 2009….one that I have struggled with and needed to complete….
Silent Release belongs to the following groups:
All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Core [C.O.R.E] and Live, Love, Dream:Today, I stood in silent contemplation amongst the trees .
I breathed in deep and, as the light shone above, through the leaves,
I inhaled memories….
Sweet thoughts of friendships new and old, people here and departed,
Love and passion, places and things, journeys ended and started.
As the past made its presence felt in the forefront of my mind,
I looked up at the sky and in realisation, I smiled.
The woman that I am today is a jigsaw made up of incredible parts.
All different shapes and sizes, each with a reason for being in my heart.
Every piece tells a story and together they create a whole.
Without one I would not be complete, they’re deep within my soul.
“Acknowledgement is a form of release” – words I could never understand.
But today I finally let go of all the baggage I’d been carrying around.
As I breathed out, the air carried away all of the memories and fears.
Love lost, loneliness, heartache and tears.
Voices raised in anger and the effects of abuse,
Were carried away up to the clouds and I gradually let them loose.
Every experience, pleasurable or hurtful has made me stronger in many ways.
That’s why all the pieces of my jigsaw are here with me to stay.
I no longer despise the pieces that caused pain.
I don’t need to pick them out and remember them again.
I’ll acknowledge them for the lessons that they were meant to be,
Learn from them every single day….and enjoy 2009 as ME.
linda858100
FABULOUS ,LOVE THIS
Jaybe replied
Thankyou so much….I’m still trying to find confidence with writing so that means a lot to me.
valzart
Aww I’ve got goose-bumps this is wonderfully written and so moving sweetheART love i ;} hugglez
Jaybe replied
Thanks Val….xox
dpennyor
great writing my friend!! excellent job
Jaybe replied
Thanks so much Dennis.
MichaelTravis
WAY TO GO SWEETHEART.THERE’S MORE TRUTH
IN THIS THAN ANYTHING I’VE EVER READ. LOVE YA!
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMWA!
Jaybe replied
Love ya too my friend…...and thankyou….xox
merlin67
What a wonderful piece of writing. So much truth and expression. I love this very much. Well done to you for sharing it
Jaybe replied
Thanks for reading, I really appreciate it.
noinvisiblehand
Fasntastic to know you, Jaqui. Do you know that my first ever friend was called Jaqui? When we were six, we used to kiss behind the dustbins at school. And once, the manipulative little thing convinced me to undress in front of her!
Jaybe replied
Hey…..great to see the real you Ian….
Behind the dustbins? No….not me…..;-)
Mark Ramstead
Good for you, next year has got to better than last year… : )
Jaybe replied
Well my 2008 wasn’t all bad but if it’s even better then that’s wonderful…...
sandraellen
..................” i inhaled memories”
—better still, as you say, you breathed out all the yukky stuff, stuff that no longer works for you….........this is good!-great 2009 to you Jaybe
—-——-sandraJaybe replied
Absolutely Sandra – here’s to a new start. Thanks and I hope 2009 is a fabulous year for you….
ejacent
I absolutley love this. I even closed my eyes at the end and breathed out! Very poignant.
Jaybe replied
Thanks so much…..what a wonderful compliment.
TeriLee
fantastic…i truly enjoyed reading this….
Jaybe replied
Thanks TeriLee.
shilohlin
take it from someone who knows a little about the written word little one…....This is a fabulous, special, insightful, heartfelt peice of writing, and it touched me. You are indeed a whole woman, and I am thankful that you are the sum of all your parts!! :0) love it
Jaybe replied
Thankyou Shiloh, that means a great deal to me. x
Abeona
Amazing….your best piece of writing ever. Im so glad you have freed yourself in a very constructiv e way, of all the shit you have carried. You are an inspiration to people in more ways than one and you should hold your head, SMILE amd be PROUD!
Happy new year xoxox
Jaybe replied
Thanks Emma…...and Happy New Year….x
Ushna Sardar
Great Work!! Congratulations!
Ushna – Group Host
Jaybe replied
Fantastic!!
Thankyou…...
Mary Campbell
Yes we all have baggage and fond memories.. we get to choose which we want to live in. I see you’ve made the right choice. Have a nice 2009! and congradulations on the feature.
Jaybe replied
Thanks so much Mary.
loramae
Hmmmm…had to add these reaching words to my favs…immediately :O)
aspectsoftmk
beautiful writing from a beautiful human…..xx
Emmahleee
EXCELLENT!