Backing Up

Saw it leaving
as vividly near to me
as my own senses were.
Free of curiosity,
It had become
So unpossessive 
Of true poverty

Nothing is lost
To yourself,
which holds all of it for a moment
and lets it go, serenely
without judgment.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

Poem

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

Falotico Avatar
September 9, 2012 at 3:03 PM
Your poetry is as pretty as the avatar smile you have. A great piece that holds the reader. Lovely. Michael
Palmer Avatar
August 13, 2012 at 10:34 PM
great write Aida
Eastman Avatar
August 10, 2012 at 12:41 PM
Definately something to make you stop and think. Great write.
Michelle Avatar
August 3, 2012 at 2:09 AM
i love the phrase "nothing is lost to yourself' it makes me think, and this is a wonderful write. i love reading new poets that i haven't seen on poetry soup before ;) =Juli-Michelle=
Onclaud Avatar
August 2, 2012 at 1:27 PM
the imagery in this piece is lyrical and powerful. aida... and i love the emotion in this work . grrreat write on sweet surrender, let go!...:) huggs!
Williams Avatar
July 31, 2012 at 11:05 AM
Aida good poem...David
Andresen Avatar
July 31, 2012 at 10:56 AM
Aida, a pleasure to read this poem - very good and wise - oxox love Anne-Lise :)
St.Cross Avatar
July 31, 2012 at 10:47 AM
‡ Love The Depth Here & The Final Verse * Also, If Your Treasures Do Not Mind My Saying So, You, Are Quite Beautiful * 'Backing Up,' & I Am Not A Judge But Serenity Surely I Do Now Know; Lovely ... My Luv, Rachel ‡
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace