Wilma Neels Poet Narrative

'refracting Reflections'

REFRACTING REFLECTIONS 

"Imagine a lovely garden, tea for two, and this story . . . "

All the barriers broken down
Nothing left to shelter it, 
Her heart now exposed 

The first time in years
She has left it all bare,
Unlike all the other times
When the excuses piled up 
Before it even started

“Why would you do things differently, this time around? 

She looked at me, with a puzzled face

“I don’t know” was her reply
Maybe I need to see what will happen
If I let things be -

Not let my fears
 be my principle decision maker

just take the plunge,
I might find that little rainbows 
Lead to bigger things
Moments of happiness
Or even love
That has eluded me…

Maybe I am ready now
To embrace 
Not having control
Over my emotions
Whatever they might be - 

I looked at her, 
Holding back tears   

With just one wish,
That I would be as brave 
As her one day,

That the mirror image 
I see, be 
Reflective in me

Maybe that day is closer 
Then what you might think

The echo came - 

It may only be 
a breath away… 


Refracting Reflections
By Wilma N. Neels
Contest Name : I Fancy another Sad Poem
Date: 15/08/2011

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Jack Horne August 23, 2011 at 12:47 PM I haven't been on Soup for a day or so and have just seen all the contest results I've missed! Please excuse this quick message of congratulations - well done on all your wins : ) lfde

Carol Sunshine Brown August 23, 2011 at 8:35 AM Congratulations on your placement in Constance's "I Fancy Another Sad Poem" contest Wilma. I am honored to be on the winners list with you. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich August 21, 2011 at 11:33 AM wow, this is wonderful, Wilma. Very well crafted. Congats on your win. Luv, Andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 21, 2011 at 11:17 AM Congrats Wilma on your wonderful win with this elegant entry luv.. now where did Nolene go? enjoy as we are on vacation enjoying the hot Florida sunshine for two glorious weeks with three grand babies.. oh so fun..luv..

David Williams August 21, 2011 at 5:50 AM hey Wilma congrats on your win David

John Freeman August 20, 2011 at 9:53 PM A well narrated sintement, Wilma. I enjoyed the wisdom. Agape, Moses

Emma Mantle August 18, 2011 at 4:01 AM A beautiful write. Enjoyed this piece, very thought provoking. Why are we so afraid to let things be, instead of keeping tight control all the time? Well penned, best wishes Em :)

Nette Onclaud August 16, 2011 at 5:13 PM stunned, wilms.. a reflective mode that pierces the senses!. winning's best..:) huggs, nette

Jack Horne August 16, 2011 at 2:21 PM I love this deep and powerful write, Wilma. Is Nolene your real name? I only guessed it was you initially by the lfde : )

Kash Poet August 16, 2011 at 9:04 AM Very touching write....Best wishes....I didn't know you are Wilma....

Carolyn Devonshire August 16, 2011 at 4:46 AM Wilma, I think you said it all very eloquently in "Let not my fears be my principle decision makers." Whoever this woman was, she helped make you the optimistic, upbeat and loving person you are today. Please tell me how you do the italics. I keep asking and no one responds. Surely this will do well in the contest! Winning wishes for you, Love, carolyn

Michael J. Falotico August 15, 2011 at 6:19 PM I like th message and the meaning throughout deep insight into the creative poet you are....miss u :( love Michael

Audrey Haick August 15, 2011 at 2:00 PM Peering into one's soul, searching for an answer is always a good thing, Wilma.. This is beautifully written! Best wishes for the Winners' List! Love, Annalise

Kabuteng P.Ink K. August 15, 2011 at 1:00 PM A most interesting introspective piece this is, Nolene (I had to smile when I saw you changed your name, ok not change since it is your name, I mean posted your other name, ah you know what I mean!) -- I really like how you write here of your inner thoughts and reflections, and hmm I think that this time around, you do take that chance, I wish you the best & yup I know you are brave, missy! ;) mwahugs!

Theresa T August 15, 2011 at 8:37 AM I really like this part: "Not let my fears be my principle decision maker just take the plunge, I might find that little rainbows Lead to bigger things" Thanks for sharing your beautifully written poem.