Do you, fellow writer, find this to be true, too? When you check your Blog Stats, sometimes very old posts pop up that have recently been read and you go back to rediscover them too, along with all the imperfections?
So, today, I have to tell you, thank you for accepting me as I am all these years. It’s undeserved. You have given me a safe place to write
and
stretch.
Yesterday, I found the poem below from August 1, 2016, and with so many unknowns in my life at this time, it spoke to me. Whoever read it and reminded me, thank you. I so hope it spoke to you, too, even with all its imperfections..
Beneath the Surface
The sun lifts its head from a world unknown. Glades of light make pathways into rocky depths, revealing what was hidden throughout the night. Icy tears fall like stones cast out over unsettled
waters. Set in their ways, stones cannot be lifted up without help. When moved, they travel, yet are unchanged. Stars must have compassion on stones—-weight
upon weight, as they conceal the
dark, dense earth. In their own majestic composure, stars may contain the secrets sought. Truth hidden unfolds in time. Words unspoken are revealed as the pull of a current—a soul’s prodding—
exposes what lies beneath the ocean’s depths. Truth is discovered with intent. The sun will set and rise again. The moon will be hung this evening as Pleiades and Orion call forth their troops. What battle will ensue as
time escapes? Light penetrates into our depths as we move along its pathway. Complacency flees. Sufficiency is found. We
find the strength to move what once seemed impossible.
Feature photo: Retro Supply, Unsplash (a tad tidier than my own writing space)
That happens to me as well Deb. I usually hit edit and change some things just for my own peace of mind, knowing it may not be read again other than a “stumble upon” from someone out there.
It’s a little scary, Gary, thinking about all that’s out there that needs revising. It keeps us humble!
I keep thinking..”good thing I didn’t write a book”
A little advice from an old dancer…? Keep stretching, remain humble and write that book!😄
Writing is a process but no matter what it is there to discover for others and ourselves.
That’s the truth, which you always share! ❤️
Thanks for this! I was just thinking about older posts that pop up as they’re discovered…by readers and then by we, the writers! It can be a little unnerving, but I figure everything I write is a reflection of a moment in time. Still…some ‘artifacts’ can be humbling! 😉
Yes, Victoria, if not a little shocking… “What was I thinking?!” But as you say, we capture moments in time and have quite a “memory bank” to make sizable withdrawals from! Nothing is ever wasted. 💕
Thanks for that, Deb! Agree! 🥰
I wrote a book and thankfully I had good editors, but I still worry that someone will find mistakes in it. It seems inevitable with so many pages. So far so good.
However, I agree with Deb: “Keep stretching, remain humble and write that book!”
Thanks for this post. I can relate to it. When I see older posts from years ago, I’m a bit embarrassed by them. But as Victoria mentioned in her comment, it is a snapshot in time—a moment preserved. Sometimes I read posts from a particularly time period and it reminds me of the deep trauma I experienced at that moment. It helps me see, looking back, how God has been faithful.
Chris, thank you. I’ve been so encouraged by your words over the years. If I’ve learned anything, it’s that God wants to use our stories for His glory. Easier said than done, right?—pains, traumas and joys—those recorded on paper or engraved in our hearts to help another. The Spirit gives us our inspiration and creativity. We’re not perfect, but He makes us “shine like stars” for His use. I’ll be praying for your continued writing and will also check out your book! Appreciate your comment— Deb
Thanks for your encouraging words and for reading my blog. When I first started blogging more than ten years ago it was so hard to press the “publish” button—knowing it would be out there—but I learned to trust the Spirit of God. The book was also a big step—trying to incorporate some Christian themes into a crime thriller that appeals to a wide audience. I have so appreciated the support of readers like you over the years. Thanks for your prayers. Blessings.
Very refined sentiments, Deb. Thanks for resurrecting it.
Larry, thank you so much! How’s the book tour going? It’s always so good to hear from you. You are an inspiration!
Beautiful poem. Isn’t it wonderful when you can read something you wrote years ago with new eyes and still find something to appreciate?
Yes, Valerie. It’s amazing. It’s funny you say that. It reminds me of how we so often need to trust our first instinct. I’ll go back and mess with something for a while only to realize it was better the first time. It’s a journey for sure. I am always learning and being reminded how important trust is. Thank you for reading and offering your thoughts. It’s wonderful to connect!