Eager in Isolation
I was far from home
But the blue of the sky followed me
I, hesitant in a new space
Maybe forgotten as lamb’s wool
The cabin meant for fishers of men
I rattled and rummaged for something to borrow
I found a nest with modern blue eggs and thistle
Of no use but gifts in the making
I was alone
When was I ever in isolation
The night sky my companion
Tucked me in and bid me good night
In the peak of night, I found myself
Surrounded by a wild goose
Whose time was graceful in absence of his cohorts
Waking I recalled the goose
And surrendered to my isolation
A time to give way to light beholden, emblazoned
Making its identity known through frosted glass
A light that entered the cabin and made its way
Through the cabin as the day drew by
A time to give credence to words and
The valve of language that sets us apart
From all species
Is what brough me here to write copiously
Distraction a mere moth
I filled the pages to my satisfaction
I breathed impassioned air set apart for me
I shall remember the cabin that watched as I
Whittled words that found me
Eager in isolation
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Author:
Katie B. (
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- Comment from author about the poem: A girl takes to an isolated cabin to write for several days accomplishing much in the austere cabin.
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Katie I loved the line: "I was far from home But the blue of the sky followed me" A lovely journey either literally or metaphorically
Thank you so much SB. I enjoyed writing it.
You are most welcome
I connect with that surrender to being alone long enough for words to arrive. The way language becomes both purpose and companion feels deeply familiar. This understands that space. Well done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Thank you so much!
You are most welcome.
Good write K.
Thank you so much Dee!!
Okay, where is this cabin, and where is the blue sky Brits crave in January.
Why have I got the goose cooked already.
Feel I'm already there.
Thank you very much!!
"I was alone
When was I ever in isolation
The night sky my companion
Tucked me in and bid me good night"
LOVE!
Thank you so very much for acknowledging what stood out to you!!
Fine words written in that cabin Katie, I am sure more will come.
Andy
This is so relatable and resonant, a beautiful expression and poetic record of creativity 🕊️🙏🏻
may she always find it a good place to retreat to so that the passion and poetry can flow naturallly
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