Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Sometimes


Sometimes in the evening
after I go to bed I
close my eyes and
listen
sometimes to the silence
sometimes something else

Sometimes in the day
I read something so
startling so
clear and right I
know I’m being
spoken to, unexpectedly

Sometimes in the midst
of chaos and turmoil I
hear a word or
more accurately I
sense a word
and my heart is stilled

This poem is submitted for Open Link Night at dVerse Poets. To see more poems, please visit the dVerse Poets site. The links will be live at 2 p.m. Central time today.

Photograph: Glass Building by Kiri Dokoupil vis Public Domain Pictures. Used with permission.
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19 comments:

  1. MaureenDecember 20, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Nice evocation of the feeling you describe.

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  2. Louise GallagherDecember 20, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    The meditative quality of the reflection is stirring and stilling.

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  3. Karen Kyle EricsonDecember 20, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    That's lovely. I sense a word too, just when I need it most. God bless!

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  4. Doug SpurlingDecember 20, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Sometimes I listen, sometimes I don't, but it's so nice to Know He Always Does. Thanks Glynn.

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  5. CorbieDecember 20, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Glynn,
    This poem is so true! I really enjoyed your poem as it was easy to relate to. Glad to see that you are still writing.
    ~Corbie Sinclair

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  6. AnonymousDecember 20, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    I like your "sometimes", Glynn, and can relate to each of its instances... A lovely poem.

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  7. Brian MillerDecember 20, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    nice...i like those sometimes moments...and know the feel of that peace that lets you know no matter what it is going to be alright...i hear...

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  8. S. EtoleDecember 20, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    The reassurance of that hearing and being stilled ... all gift.

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  9. Arron ShillingDecember 20, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    This is great Glynn - sometimes if it was'nt for the words i think i may fall thru the gaps. Solidty in a sentence...great poem;)

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  10. Laurie KolpDecember 20, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    This is beautiful and very calming in this hurried week. I hope you have a great Christmas.

    http://lkkolp.wordpress.com/2011/12/20/the-gift-tag/

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  11. AnonymousDecember 20, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    i love when that happens, when you read, see or hear something and you just KNOW it was meant for you. a sign. confirmation. this is beautiful and sweetly intimate, personal. thank you for sharing!

    http://magicinthebackyard.wordpress.com/2011/12/20/polaroids-of-delilah/

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  12. AnonymousDecember 20, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    sometimes i see someone
    being exactly what
    someone else needs
    and i know what i have seen

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  13. AnonymousDecember 20, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    that's a powerful word

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  14. Ann GrenierDecember 20, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    A beautiful, peaceful poem, Glynn. I like your repetition of "Sometimes" very much, it sets a mood. Merry Christmas.

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  15. Pat HattDecember 20, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Such sometimes moments are sometimes a delight, sometimes you hear something that causes a fright. Sometimes someone does something that sometimes I like.

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  16. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    So lovely and peaceful... I like moments like this.

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  17. Duane ScottDecember 21, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    This one goes in your poetry book, Glynn. :)

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  18. TashtooDecember 21, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Fantastic! And you ended with my favorite...that power of words...Wishing you and yours a fantastic holiday!

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  19. PatriciaDecember 23, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Love that you captured those moments so simply, beautifully, here. Sending you wishes for a wonderful Christmas with your beautiful family!

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