Inkling

Held in a moment Focus in, think... Where does my mind go Instead I feel it now, reserving judgement Whilst the opposite is true There's a bypass of thought to feel Tension finds it's way to shoulders From unacknowledged fears Because "I'm fine" Just like Everyone who says that And it's true But for thoughts And feelings That trip up Fine days I'm so sorry I'll say I've no idea what that was about Not quite as true There's a inkling Not quite penned

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Mat Ignacio

Date: 12/26/2023 7:56:00 PM

the power of the inkling cannot be underestimated - nicely said

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/26/2023 9:09:00 PM

Very true... Although why baby octopi or a group of octopi aren't called this seems a crime to me :)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/26/2023 9:46:00 AM

thought provoking read, Di11y. I especially liked these lines: I feel it now, reserving judgement Whilst the opposite is true There's a bypass of thought to feel Tension finds it's way to shoulders. For some unknow reason, your words resonated with me today. Have a pleasant Tuesday, Sar a

Di11y Da11y
Date: 12/26/2023 1:14:00 PM

Thanks Sara, I just enjoyed the word Inkling in this context - thank you for sharing it resonated with you x