We still liked to walk together and explore the woods nearby,
even though a dissonant distance had now grown between us.
Our walk this day was much like the others, making observations
of the direction our pathway may take.
Across the trail we pushed through tangled brush and eye-level
tree limbs and soon came upon a small but steep incline.
You climbed up before me, and I behind, reached up to take your hand;
You declined.
An entry for dVerse Poets Open Link Night ~Week 73 hosted by Tashtoo: http://dversepoets.com/2012/12/04/openlinknightweek-73/
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booguloo
/ January 8, 2011Take my hand.
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Bodhirose
/ January 8, 2011Oh, that gave my heart a little lurch–and a tear in my eye. I thank you so much for reaching out.
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gracefulglider
/ January 8, 2011🙂 i smile not at you but at understanding.
Appreciate you sharing
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Bodhirose
/ January 8, 2011Thanks so very much for your smile and understanding, Wanjiku. So nice of you.
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gracefulglider
/ January 8, 2011Your welcome Gayle 🙂
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Jamie Dedes, all rights reserved
/ January 8, 2011Your poem. Tears!
Michael’s respnse. More Tears!
And isn’t this just how it feels sometimes?
The poem is understated, but the emotions explode.
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Bodhirose
/ January 9, 2011I had the same response that you did–Jamie. This was a true incident with my ex–it left me with a hurting heart. When I saw Michael’s response–my heart did give a lurch of surprise and then my eyes filled up with tears. I was stunned and so touched by his kindness.
Thanks for your comment and sharing your reaction.
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trisha
/ January 9, 2011this was really touching gayle. it happens sometimes in walk of life, it teaches us to climb ourselves. 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ January 9, 2011Yes, I’m glad I learned to climb by myself. 🙂
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trisha
/ January 10, 2011I have practiced it since childhood 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ January 10, 2011You have done that since childhood both literally and figuratively! I remember those climbing stories you shared with me. 🙂
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trisha
/ January 12, 2011that helped a lot in the psychological independence 🙂
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Bodhirose
/ January 12, 2011Yes, it’s very helpful in that sense. It’s a good thing to be self-assured and be able to stand tall on your own two feet.
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trisha
/ January 13, 2011and sometims its a blessing. a lifeline.
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Bodhirose
/ January 13, 2011So very true.
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soulbro*
/ January 9, 2011One foot within
Next one is creative
No moment but Now
enjoy Bodhirose(+)
soulbro* 🙂 xoxoxo—{–@
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Bodhirose
/ January 9, 2011Thanks Soulbro. It was nice of you to come over here and pay me a visit. I like that. 🙂
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contemplativemoorings
/ January 11, 2011That dawning moment of comprehension…So often people aren’t who we thought they were…
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Bodhirose
/ January 11, 2011Isn’t that the truth. Thanks so very much for your thoughtful remarks here.
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brian miller
/ December 4, 2012ugh…not really on your side now are they…even though they feign it…yet when push comes to shove…well the truth comes…
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Bodhirose
/ December 5, 2012This was a true experience for me…his behavior did not really surprise me but I had hoped for something else. When all the hope was gone, so was he…
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Lázaro Rojas
/ December 4, 2012Declining someone’s hand is definitely a perfect example of the distance between two people. Nice!
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Bodhirose
/ December 6, 2012Yes, it sure was…thanks so much, Lazaro.
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Mohana
/ December 4, 2012Such a beautiful poem. the “you declined” was my favorite part.
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Bodhirose
/ December 5, 2012Thanks, Mohana..I’m glad you liked it.
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Victoria C. Slotto
/ December 5, 2012Gayle, this hurt. I can’t imagine love disintegrating to that point. On second hand, yes–I can.
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Bodhirose
/ December 5, 2012Hurt me too..it’s all too common, Victoria. That’s why our divorce rate is sky high.
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AJ Walker (@ajwalker65)
/ December 5, 2012Wow, the ending to this was so unexpected until you read it again. Only to see, it was there all the time. You say so much with so few words, but what is said is powerful and has such resonance.
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Bodhirose
/ December 5, 2012Well, thank you, A.J….a very generous comment. I appreciate that.
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Raven
/ December 5, 2012Yes, as someone up above said: “That gave my heart a little lurch.” It was very well done – unexpected.
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Bodhirose
/ December 5, 2012Gave my heart a lurch too…I still remember it. Thank you, Raven..nice to see you.
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ayala
/ December 6, 2012Sigh…. beautiful !
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Bodhirose
/ December 6, 2012Yes, it sure was…thanks so much, Lazaro.
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Bodhirose
/ December 6, 2012Aww, thanks, Ayala.
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