Leaving
is like breaking something
not a single crash smash on the floor
but a long drawn out rugged
exhausting
tearing asunder
God is in the details
as I pick them apart
The fine bones
The hush
I remember that first time
unbidden
I heard it,
as I was outside walking
with my cup of tea
singing
‘I love my house and garden’
(a frequent refrain)
and there it was
and it loves you
And I felt the pulse of it all,
strong and steady.
© Beth Spencer
[From Vagabondage, UWA Publishing, 2014]
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Please, if you would spare the time, take a look at my post: https://pardonmyblogs.wordpress.com/2016/02/05/black-enough/
My recent project ‘Black Enough’ highlights social injustices, humorous incidents and aims to tackle a few of life’s hardships with a light series of blog posts.
I really do hope that you are inspired to read it.
God bless
lovely
Just so beautiful in all ways.
Isn’t it just!! Thank you Teresa, and you have gone into the draw to win an ebook copy 😊
Thanks Zeina! And if anyone is interested, more photos of the house and garden (just keep clicking on ‘older posts’) here > http://centralvictoriacottage.blogspot.com.au/