DancingMermaid

there is a part of me that
is taking over the dance floor,
and there is a part of me that does not
want to be seen or noticed.

there is a part of me that
wants to be a gypsy and travel the world
and a part that wants to nest, be safe,
and wear an apron even though i do not cook.

there is a part of me
that is clinging so tight my knuckles hurt
and there is a part that is so loose
i may float into the clouds and never come back.

there is a part of me that loves the adventure
and the thrill
and there is a part that is logical and writes
everything down in a black composition book
for safe keeping.

there is a part of me that is patient, kind,
and quiet,
and there is a part that is ready to rumble
and start some trouble.

i am not one way.
you are not way.
he is not one way.
she is not one way.

the truth of the matter is
you never know what it is like for
someone else,
and none of us are immune to anything
given the right situation.

just some thoughts swirling around
my head early this morning…..

13 Comments so far

every part of me loves you more and more.

sWiRling
with
ya
sister . . .

Love it.

Really, mccabe, I don’t know where the part of me went that could express my feelings, but I’ve been blessed in finding your words.

i am the contradiction that swirls around in your cup of tea … i love this, thank you for so clearly descibing how we exist within in all … love to you, xo

Thank you for this. So very very true.

Wow. I think you just expressed “me” perfectly as you were expressing you. Thank you.

Your words are right on ~ as usual.
You are so loved!

thank you for sharing these wise words. this bit in particular – and none of us are immune to anything given the right situation – gave me lots to ponder. take care.

beautiful you.
thank you for letting all of this hang loose. just roll with it, the answers are close.

xoxo

i love your beautiful thoughts. i totally want to print this now and put it up on my fridge.

xo
-elisabeth

wonderfully expressed and so true

Reading Pema Chodron’s “When Life Falls Apart” and just got to this passage today:
“…because things are a lot more slippery and playful than that. Everything is ambiguous; everything is always shifting and changing, and there are as many different takes on any given situation as there are people involved.” The razor’s edge. Thank you for helping me pay attention dear mermaid.

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