Mary Pettigrew: Reflections & Renewal

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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Obstacles ~ new poem


It's been awhile since my last post.  Thankfully, this afternoon I was gently reminded how cathartic it is to write...especially when times are challenging and the "beasts" can consume you.  The words for this poem came easily to me and I purposely made it a point NOT to edit, spell/grammar check, or alter any details of it.  It is what it is.


Photo art graciously provided by  www.bonniealrifai.com 



OBSTACLES

As of late, I’m stumbling into ditches -
Potholes, sinkholes numerous, constant
Sludge filled blockades swallow me up
Re-route, destroy my path.

Though tiresome, I succeed to claw
To climb out of each ditch –
Wash off the filthy muck and mire
Physically weakened, yet mentally stronger.

That’s all I can do…what I’m supposed to do -
Never allow persistent, muddy obstacles
Opportunity to overcome, to win –
Alter the route, more cautiously – and continue.



MPP 2013



3 Comments:

Anonymous Bonnie Al-Rifai said...

Every word you wrote could have been my thought while I created this photograph to help myself heal and cope with my miscarriage. I honestly can't even wrap my head fully around how perfect your words expressed my feelings. Clearly my picture was waiting for you. I'm so glad they found each other. -Bonnie

December 12, 2013 at 8:16 PM  
Anonymous Kirsten Oliphant said...

Love this! The words, the photo- everything!

December 12, 2013 at 9:30 PM  
Anonymous Mary Pettigrew said...

Thank you for your lovely comments! I'm glad my words gave special meaning to you.

January 5, 2014 at 5:42 PM  

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Mary Pettigrew: Reflections & Renewal

A haven for sharing creative writing, art/music, & stories of MS/chronic illness

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Location: Dallas, Texas, United States

Texas,USA ~ Welcome to my world of creative writing, music, art...& living with MS.

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Obstacles ~ new poem


It's been awhile since my last post.  Thankfully, this afternoon I was gently reminded how cathartic it is to write...especially when times are challenging and the "beasts" can consume you.  The words for this poem came easily to me and I purposely made it a point NOT to edit, spell/grammar check, or alter any details of it.  It is what it is.


Photo art graciously provided by  www.bonniealrifai.com 



OBSTACLES

As of late, I’m stumbling into ditches -
Potholes, sinkholes numerous, constant
Sludge filled blockades swallow me up
Re-route, destroy my path.

Though tiresome, I succeed to claw
To climb out of each ditch –
Wash off the filthy muck and mire
Physically weakened, yet mentally stronger.

That’s all I can do…what I’m supposed to do -
Never allow persistent, muddy obstacles
Opportunity to overcome, to win –
Alter the route, more cautiously – and continue.



MPP 2013



3 Comments:

Anonymous Bonnie Al-Rifai said...

Every word you wrote could have been my thought while I created this photograph to help myself heal and cope with my miscarriage. I honestly can't even wrap my head fully around how perfect your words expressed my feelings. Clearly my picture was waiting for you. I'm so glad they found each other. -Bonnie

December 12, 2013 at 8:16 PM  
Anonymous Kirsten Oliphant said...

Love this! The words, the photo- everything!

December 12, 2013 at 9:30 PM  
Anonymous Mary Pettigrew said...

Thank you for your lovely comments! I'm glad my words gave special meaning to you.

January 5, 2014 at 5:42 PM  

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Comments and critiques are encouraged! Thank you ~

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