Muse’s Gifts
“Your sacred space is
where you can find yourself
again and again.”Joseph Campbell
Strength is a twisting vine that won’t let go
Strength is a will that will not give all the way
Strength is a quiet root that digs in and survives.
I confront my past and all my pain
I confront my grief and my loss
I confront the unfairness of life
I accept it – it is mine –
But it is not all that I am.
I heal by the salve of poetry
I heal by creativity’s touch
Art can’t change what happened
But it changes me so I can heal myself.
It renews me, empowers me,
Gives me choices,
Puts me back in control,
Lets me connect.
Pain is a great teacher
Art is a great healer
Together they make me strong.
The Muse never promised this life would be easy.
She never said I’d get riches or fame.
She only stands in the vortex
Pointing to the Sacred Way.
Kerry Vincent © 2008
It still applies. It always will apply. This, Kerry, is a powerful piece.
Vi
woodnymph
June 20, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Your muse is a warrior, Kezza. More strength to her sword.
gailkav
June 21, 2008 at 12:23 am
Beautiful, Kerry.
Lori
June 21, 2008 at 12:24 am
Thanks, all. Between my Muse and my therapist*, I may just have a chance after all!
(Inspired by my doctor telling me I had the strength to confront & heal my past.)
“You can’t change the past but you can change the future.”
Kerry
June 21, 2008 at 1:46 am
These are the words of a warrior, fighting a battle I am all too familiar with. What a magnificent offering Kerry.
Heather Blakey
June 21, 2008 at 11:12 am
This is so inspiring, Kerry. Celebrate your strength today!
porchsitter
June 21, 2008 at 1:07 pm
how inspiring to others, as each journeys to wholeness.
thalia
June 21, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Powerful, Kerry…the Muse can demanding, but so rewarding.
shewolfy728
June 23, 2008 at 3:44 pm
Very heart felt- the muse speaks of joy and pain.
pearlz
June 24, 2008 at 1:37 am
An inspirational piece, Kerry!
imogen88
June 25, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Wonderful…onward ever onward. A brilliant and inspiring piece.
x
Jill
July 13, 2008 at 3:28 pm
thank you, fellow travelers! Kerry
Kerry
July 13, 2008 at 9:00 pm