There it stays
unrealized,
out of use
‘Til luck runs dry
breaking the crutch
Unaided and alone
the power within
hears the call
The unknown rises,
bolsters a will
A new release
fills empty holes
Far less timid
than before
a fortnight
St. Paul’s Cathedral and Millennium Bridge as seen through a window at the Tate Modern, London, June 2011, c.b.w.
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c.b. 2012
oh London, I will see you again soon1
I am so excited for you!
May it be a beautiful journey in a beautiful place.
Always happy to see poetry here… more please!
Working on it!
I like this poem. It feels so hopeful–the listening to the inner voice, the moving forward into the unknown. Crossing the bridge toward the heart’s calling.
This is probably the most personal poem I’ve ever written as it reflects my journey as a whole. I’ll be sharing the story behind it on tomorrow’s post.
Wonderful!
Thanks!
I really liked tihs poem. It’s … poignant..
Thanks!
It has a lot of meaning to me and I guess that came through.
CB – outstanding!!! poignant (ok, I copied cause I couldn’t spell it..but it fits).. great work!!! M
Thank you!
I look forward to the birth story continuing. There is so much I like in this photo. The framing provided by the window – you saw a perfect shot. The wonderful juxtaposition of old (b & w) with new (the sculptural Millennium bridge, leading to that classic St. Paul dome. The lines of the bridge leading the eye up to the dome, and leading the mind to the next part of your story. I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s post!
Leave it to me to be in a museum of spectacular art and be mesmerized by the view outside the window.
I was going to walk by it and let it go, but I couldn’t help it . . . the image was just so powerful to me. I just didn’t know why until I got home. 
When the Muse speaks, we must answer, and only hope that she’ll let us in on it at some point later. I’m glad she shared the purpose of that shot with you.
Wow, what a coincidence that you post this today! I was up at the Tate Modern yesterday
Great picture!
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Awesome!
Maybe you walked by the window where I snapped that shot!
Probably
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love the black and white image.
Thanks!
I played with it in color, but it never looked right. The second I switched to a black and white setting, it was perfect!
Wow, that was powerful, more so because it was true. Beautifully wrought and heartfelt, thanks for sharing!
Thank you.
I’m sure this breaks every poetic rule, but sometimes the words don’t like to be told what to do. My soul was in control of this one.