When I had few things
I collected them
to fill the spaces
that felt scary
and fix me in space
so I would not float away
Now I have things
enough to know
you collect nothing
but are yourself
the collection
All the thoughts you’ve thought
and the feelings you’ve felt
and the stories you’ve shared
make you
your own curio cabinet,
collection, and all.
Much more fulfilling
than things you can hold
much less dusting
than things you acquire
What is truly useful
is what you carry
in your head
and your heart
on the way home
What is truly extraordinary
is the home you create
with empty spaces.
xxx
c
Image by studiosmith via Flickr, used under a Creative Commons license.
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*smiles* beautiful and thoughtful as always. Thank you *hugs*
I echo Marion’s comments. You seem to tap into a universal feeling. I’ve been noticing lately that an empty drawer or shelf seems like the ultimate luxury and a spot for new ideas to land.
I love Poetry Thursdays!
Thanks “C” I love your perspective of sorting out the useless and moving forward. Even for a totally organized Virgo, I still get caught up in the fog of holding on. Now is infinite, so why not live there?
Thanks again for you.
I loved this, thank you. Expresses exactly what I’ve been feeling while decluttering.
Great and beautiful stuff Coleen. Thank You and happy thanksgiving. I’ve been enjoying your show from behind the scenes and it’s very inspiring. Hope to meet you at the next Biznik.
Cheers,
Patrick
I used to save all of your writings
in an e-mail file.
but then realized
there is no need
because your writings
have become
a part of me
and what could be better.
“What is truly extraordinary
is the home you create
with empty spaces.”
and
the empty spaces
through which you allow
your heart to be filled
with
love
happy t-day
Love the work, and glad my image helped communicate your thoughts. Though ironically from a photo in our cluttered home. Your writing resonates.
Thank you all, and especially Barry, whose lovely photo graces the entry. All of life is a collaborative project, what-what?
I had an acting coach once who forbid us from taking notes in class. “If you don’t know it on your body, you don’t know it.” he would thunder.
I just saw this, and I couldn’t agree more. Truly, the home you create with the empty spaces is extraordinary. Nice post, Communicatrix, and keep ‘em coming!
Matt
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