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"Without hindsight you cannot navigate insight" - Christopher Haywood.

Written long ago rewritten 10th July, 2026 

Submission for Bite Size Contest no. 148 sponsored by Line Gauthier

Awakening

Through the  light of a candle,
The awakening of things past can occur,
Or feelings of things still to come.
Can you feel the flow?
Can you read the signs?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Onclaud Avatar
July 21, 2026 at 9:51 PM
we need slivers of deep knowing...wonderfully crafted, ali!
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
July 21, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Thank you Nette
Hind Avatar
July 21, 2026 at 8:40 PM
instilling depth :)
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
July 21, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Thank you.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 6:48 AM
A lovely write that lights up the imagination!
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Thank you Kim. Then my job is done, what will your imagination create today?
Lowe Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Indeed, Alison. This is me when flowing through keloid memories. Love the "right to the point" flow of this enlightening share. One, peace and love. M'Lowe.
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Thank you dear poet Millard.
Sharma  Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Just love this alot! Awakening can come in many forms, and universe always shows the signs for those who are willing to see, hear and believe.. absolutely beautiful, Alison.
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Thank you Hiya
Dietrich Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Love this.
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Thank you.
bard Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Thank you for seeing me
bard Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Forgiveness? self love the most nourishing discovery Blessings Douglas
Wolf Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Candlelight -- a special delight... and, like you say, it stimulates pondering and predicting. ~ gw
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Thank you Gershon, looking into a flame is very rewarding to the souls thinking.
Hind Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 7:58 PM
deep, fire makes me think, well, dwell-
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 10:03 PM
So much can be seen through a flame.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 3:58 PM
What a joy to read. "Good Luck" Have a fun day writing away................
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Thank you Paula. May your days be full of light and love.
Poet Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Alison, your poem is filled with vibrant imagery. Within each one of us is the truth.
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Thank you Sotto, yes if we just listen.
Maverick Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 12:54 PM
I was just about to 'tap into such' and There was a burst main in the street Alison i shall try going to the swimming pool its sturdier i reckon.? I'll try floating some thoughts there )
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Stay in the flow. Thanks Joe
Pettit Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 12:27 PM
A great short poem about introspection.
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Thank you Robert. A lot can be said in a few lines.
DiMino Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Very nice, Alison. Truth already inside of us. Spirit speaks, up to us to listen.
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Just have to be aware. Thank you Joe
Onclaud Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 7:42 AM
how soulful, insightful! much enjoyed!
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Thank you Nette.
Haywood Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Hi Alison, I like this poem. It goes well with one of my quotes, "Without hindsight you cannot navigate insight to create foresight." To successfully navigate life, you must commit to this simple, sequential formula: learn from yesterday through hindsight, understand today with insight, and master tomorrow using foresight. Great expression. - Chris
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 4:37 AM
I was looking for a quote ty, using.....
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