Back To Life

Poet's Notes
(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Regina Mcintosh.


You live like this, sheltered, in a delicate world, and you believe you are living. Then you read a book.. .or you take a trip... and you discovere that you are not living, that you are hibernating. The symptoms of hibernating are easily detectable: first, restlessness. The second symptom (when hibernating becomes dangerous and might degenerate into death): absence of pleasure. That is all. It appears like an innocuous illness, Monotony, boredom, death. Millions live like this (or die like this) without knowing it. They work in offices. They drive a car. They picnic with their families. They raise children. And then some shock treatment takes place, a person, a book, a song, and it awakens them and saves them from death. Some never waken. Anais Nin, Diary 1, page 7 He startled me awake with his gentle touch Whispers of kindness thrived on his hands Coloring me in hues of inspiration and passion Embracing me with music that trembles with Elation, joy, insight and gentle hopes that dream Of the night when we will turn toward each other With assurance that our hearts are united in hope For the miracle of a love that knows only wonder Inspiration that thrives on the senses that we Shall be one thought remembering only love Alive with a thirst that is only quenched by the Liquid caress of a mutual affection and desire That ignites flames of creativity and insight Wisdom that comes from knowing God’s plan Has been completed with the union of our souls. For Morris, the love of my life, who saved me from death!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 9/25/2020 2:34:00 PM
Oh my goodness. This is truth. It is beautiful and truly powerful.
Login to Reply
Date: 9/25/2020 12:58:00 PM
Wonderful words of thanks ..graceful sentiments you expressed, Gina.
Login to Reply
Date: 9/25/2020 12:27:00 PM
Beautiful and uplifting, Regina. I love the poem and the notes that preceded it. ~ Regards & Blessings // paul
Login to Reply
Date: 9/25/2020 11:01:00 AM
Regina..such powerful writing! I can relate well to this. Those who save us from death are the best gifts God ever gave us. I have several on that list.))) Magnificent souls that scoop your soul and inspire you to live. Pangie xx
Login to Reply
Date: 9/25/2020 7:41:00 AM
- Dreamy thoughts about hope and love ... beautifully written, Regina :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Login to Reply
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Reflection on the Important Things

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetics
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
Store
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter