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Perhaps. . .

Perfectly Placed

Poetry, precisely planned,

~ Willfully washes Worldly Worries ~

This time though, thoughts Tumble

Beyond Boundaries of life’s Beautiful Balance

* * I am Unable to truly Understand * *

(Your Health and the Heartache)

- Fighting those Fearful feelings -

Hopeful and Helpless

Weathered, Wondering

. . . Why

______________________

~~ Thoughts from the Heart ~~

Dedicated to my younger brother

(Also, to those who feel hopeful and helpless at the same time)

__________________ A Simple Scribble

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Edward Wraith

Date: 5/28/2024 9:31:00 PM

Your poem deeply captures the emotional turmoil of your brother’s illness, with “Thoughts Tumble Beyond Boundaries of life’s Beautiful Balance” vividly portraying the upheaval. The feelings of being “Unable to truly Understand” and swinging between “Hopeful and Helpless” resonate deeply. Yet, amidst the pain, there is resilience and love. Hold onto that hope; your empathy and care are powerful forces. Your reflection offers solace and reminds us that even in darkness, hope and love can guide us through.

Brandy Nicole
Date: 5/30/2024 8:27:00 PM

Thank you, Edward. This statement holds truth. ' you never know what someone is going through, until you walk in their shoes. ' In this situation, I'm unable to understand and I sometimes feel helpless, but I'm always hopeful. A positive outlook helps me get through trying times. I know things may not go as planned, but keeping eyes upward, certainly helps. Your kind words curl softly around me and my heart. Thank you for being here, for being you. Hugs, Brandy

Bill Baker

Date: 6/6/2022 2:13:00 PM

Your compassion is admirable, Brandy. You've found a way to put into words, the confusion of being hopeful and helpless at the same time. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and encouraging those in this state of mind and emotions. Bless you and your lovely poetry, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Brandy Nicole
Date: 6/7/2022 6:13:00 PM

It is beyond my understanding how I am able to feel both emotions at once, but it is possible. I think looking at the brighter side of things truly does help. It helps you cope. Thank you, Bill. I appreciate you and your thoughts. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy

Joe Maverick

Date: 4/29/2022 9:49:00 AM

Good flow here Brandy great descriptive, encouraging Thought on a few levels.'

Brandy Nicole
Date: 4/29/2022 6:58:00 PM

Thank you, Joe. Just expressing tender emotions from my heart. Your thoughts are appreciated. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

John Watt

Date: 4/10/2022 2:55:00 PM

Hi Brandy, I came back to this one today as one of many of your poems in my Favs... we are going through a season with my mother-in-law where she is "Beyond Boundaries of life’s Beautiful Balance". Many are the questions of what the future holds. I hope things are well with your brother; he is lucky to have a caring sister such as yourself. God bless you on this Palm Sunday and throughout holy week. Hugs ~ John

Brandy Nicole
Date: 4/12/2022 7:17:00 PM

John, you reading this poem again, especially now, means so much to me. It's like you knew that I needed a friend to lean upon. Thank you for being here, for being you. I am keeping your mother-in-law in my prayers. So kind of you to say. I will repeat that back to you, because it's true. Your family is lucky to have you in their life. Many wonderful blessings to you and your family. Hugs, Brandy

Indiana Shaw

Date: 8/22/2021 6:26:00 AM

This is a wonderful dedication to your brother, Brandy, Why is indeed a Big word, and you expressed it so well, blessings to you both, Indiana . . . : )

Brandy Nicole
Date: 8/22/2021 8:06:00 PM

Dear Indiana, thank you for your kind words and for your encouragement. Yes, why is such a big word indeed, to be so small. I appreciate you. Many wonderful blessings to you, my dear friend. :) Hugs, Brandy

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/23/2021 10:42:00 AM

Brandy my dear friend you are a wonderful poetess, a great friend on soup and genuine above all else. Life is hard dear poetry sis, but your heart and soul are strong and you can stand your ground any day, any time, whether alone or in a crowd, be well my friend, loved your poem Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Brandy Nicole
Date: 6/24/2021 11:56:00 AM

Dear Jennifer, so kind and tender are your words. You humble me. I am just a simple poetess that writes from the heart. Life can keep us grounded at times, but we must always look above and count our blessings. Float as much as possible. Thank you for being here, for being you. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Paul Callus

Date: 5/8/2021 6:46:00 AM

"Why?" is a question so often asked when we find it hard to comprehend certain things, and especially when no answers seem available. Your poem reflects the anguish and helplessness that you feel...and having read your comments below I can understand what you are passing through. Yes...life seems to be unfair, in so many ways, but we need to have faith and never give up. ~ Take care, Brandy. Hugs // paul

Brandy Nicole
Date: 5/8/2021 9:34:00 PM

Yes, that small word creates a big ripple. *Why?* When the answers are not in front of us. My heart has felt many emotions lately, more than I wanted. Life is filled with different moments and moods. Facing them with a tender outlook certainly helps. "Beyond" it all, I am still looking upward and forward. Thank you, Paul. Your thoughts touch my heart. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Phred Sirikye

Date: 4/13/2021 10:37:00 AM

I love the poem, I love the creativity. I love the form. New to me but I am gonna try it out. Blessing Nicole

Brandy Nicole
Date: 4/14/2021 6:51:00 PM

You and your kind words are appreciated. Thank you, Phred. This poem almost takes the shape of a pyramid. You are welcome to try it out. My best to you. ~ Brandy

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/12/2021 1:04:00 AM

Crossing the moat of alligators and crocodiles balancing on a thread will test the heartiest of souls. :) gw

Brandy Nicole
Date: 4/12/2021 3:45:00 PM

Seems that way. Somehow, we are able to get through such moments. Trusting in God. Thank you, Gerhson. Your thoughts are appreciated. ~ Brandy

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/7/2021 8:55:00 PM

Lovely poem, Brandy ~

Brandy Nicole
Date: 4/8/2021 12:03:00 PM

Thank you, Line. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Silent One

Date: 4/6/2021 12:48:00 PM

I missed your scribbles...loved them as always

Brandy Nicole
Date: 4/6/2021 6:15:00 PM

Thank you, Silent One. Many wonderful blessings to you. ~ Brandy

Paul Schneiter

Date: 4/3/2021 9:10:00 PM

Brandy, I quite quickly can see you continue to be a poet sublime by angelic design. Hugs, always, Paul

Brandy Nicole
Date: 4/4/2021 6:37:00 PM

Dear Paul, your thoughts caress gently around me. I am always writing from the heart and these words- overflow from the depth of my soul. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Arturo Michael

Date: 4/2/2021 9:38:00 AM

Sometimes there's no clear answer...A very sensitive write...

Brandy Nicole
Date: 4/3/2021 5:46:00 PM

You are right, Arturo. Thank you for your kind words. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/1/2021 1:52:00 PM

I am sure those are some horrible feelings going on inside a person. There is always hope and a person can always do something. It reads as if he is suffering from depression that should get some attention from a professional. Your visits to my page are uplifting. Sara

Brandy Nicole
Date: 4/1/2021 7:15:00 PM

My brother isn't suffering from depression. I am unable to understand his health issues and the heartache, because he was born with Spina Bifida. His struggles weigh heavy on my heart at times. Thank you, Sara. Your thoughts are appreciated. My best to you. ~ Brandy

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 4/1/2021 4:18:00 AM

Superb penning Brandy, great imagery and insightful choice of words. Blessings always,Gordon

Brandy Nicole
Date: 4/1/2021 5:16:00 PM

Thank you, Gordon. These words are written from the heart. My best to you. ~ Brandy

John Watt

Date: 3/30/2021 4:40:00 PM

I think you have captured something universal here, Brandy. It feels impossible to turn off the fearful feelings when there is pain and/or an uncertain future. But to let someone know they are not alone in their anxiety is a beautiful aspect that poetry can provide, that hope still exists, and that we are there for them. I love your alliterative phrasing and the words "Hopeful and Helpless". Beautiful writing my friend. Hugs ~ John

Brandy Nicole
Date: 3/30/2021 7:21:00 PM

John, it is impossible to hibernate such feelings, especially when they are so close to the surface. The pain is real. You are right, being there for them, certainly does help. Thank you for your kind words, my dear friend. I appreciate your compliments as well, about my poetry. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/29/2021 8:18:00 AM

I can identify with the helpless and hope living in tension with each other. I think it’s the shadows that make poetry and life more interesting. Show me a blue sky and I will seek out a cloud, show me a stormy sky and I will search for a rainbow. Blessings and a hug, Rick.

Brandy Nicole
Date: 3/29/2021 9:14:00 PM

A hopeful outlook, yet feeling helpless at the same time. It is heartbreaking. Thank you, Richard. I like that very much- seeing a rainbow after a stormy sky. I appreciate you and your thoughts. I am smiling. :) Hugs, Brandy

Joseph May

Date: 3/28/2021 6:38:00 PM

Words of encouragement when a loved one is caught between hope and despair, hope all will be well Brandy..

Brandy Nicole
Date: 3/28/2021 8:51:00 PM

Thank you, Joseph. Your thoughts hold so much truth. Words of encouragement help, in trying times. I appreciate you and your thoughts. Hugs, Brandy

John Gondolf

Date: 3/28/2021 5:39:00 PM

In trying times as these, it is important to have people around us to lean on. Your brother is lucky to have an older sister with such a loving heart to lean on. I can feel the deep emotions within your words, Brandy. Hugs, John

Brandy Nicole
Date: 3/28/2021 8:45:00 PM

Thank you, John. You are right, it helps to have someone to lean on. I know my mother appreciates me being there for her. Such a sweet thing to say. I know my brother appreciates me. Your thoughts caress gently around me. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

David Kavanagh

Date: 3/28/2021 3:40:00 PM

Heya Brandy, Hopeful and helpless, I never thought of these words going hand in hand, I think they just might mean the same thing, when on an emotional roller coaster, fantastic meaningful poetry as always, cheers David

Brandy Nicole
Date: 3/28/2021 8:36:00 PM

Hi David, both words *Emotions* are able to caress the heart at the same time. Life is filled with moments that are out of our control, yet those that we can control- sometimes leave us feeling lost. Thank you, my dear friend, for your kind thoughts. My best to you. ~ Brandy

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/28/2021 4:35:00 AM

Wonderful interplay of words, Brandy. You convey so well-- how one feels when someone close --may need a shoulder to lean on. So true about life' balance my friend--we don't feel well when its harmony is disturbed.

Brandy Nicole
Date: 3/28/2021 1:33:00 PM

Thank you, Vijay. I have been emotional and a shoulder to lean upon, all at the same time. When the scale is uneven, moments will always be off-balanced in some way. One must learn to adapt, but sometimes, that isn't easy. You and your thoughts are appreciated. Many wonderful blessings to you. ~ Brandy