Meander – poetic expression

Meander. A great word that took us on a journey. Where does it take you?
Once again, it took us in different directions, and it was lovely to have the opportunity to express in words, memories, imagination, feelings from what lies inside.
If you would like to explore where words and language can take you, we’d love you to join in with our discussions.

Next week’s word is ‘voice’.

Hope to see you there.

Four Brothers

 
There were so many stories flying by
Family lies and family ties meandering
Memories shared maybe even ones contrived
to suit the actual moments implied
on what was real or mere impressions.
Did any of these situations really have,
a basis of factual representation?
Or did they just fall out of each other’s imaginations?
Today we were again children together
constructing our long lost stories
that manifested in sharing our confessions.
Trying maybe to finding a purpose with an ending.
Yet no ending will be satisfied
for these four brothers will move on.
Our journeys each so profound
will be forever connected to our childhood town.
A place where our mother and father
set the tone and music of our future lives.
Combined together our three hundred odd lived years
we will never cross that river of time
that separates our individual needs
PJR      21.10.2024



Meander or Highway


I used to like to seek other people’s advice, especially the elders
Because they are older, they must be wiser
I could then get to my destination, being successful faster
Have a good career, earn enough money to buy a car, a house and go shopping without checking the price tags
However, one day I noticed
I didn’t enjoy this highway anymore
Even the second of it
Everything seemed so boring and mundane to me
What should I do?
I can’t remember how many days have passed
Finally, I made a big decision
My first time
Without getting the advice and my family’s approval
A meander is the answer
A path fewer people walked
Scary?
Yes
But also, exciting and liberating
I only need to focus on what I can see every single day now
Follow my curiosity and intuition
Pulling through the leaves, flowers, thorns and grass while walking on this winding road
And having the patience to see my path unfold little by little
One day I would look back
Smile and say to myself
What an interesting life
I
Have lived!
XQZ 21/10/24

Young Girl

The young girl 
Freely wandered 
Around her neighbourhood 
Because she could… 

She visited her friend 
Just to say hello 
Went down to the creek 
It wasn’t far to go 
Stayed til her space 
Became a crowded place 

Wandered through uncertain terrain 
Never had to explain
Met some new people on the block 
They had 13 kids, now that was a shock 

Then, as the sun dimmed
It gave her a sign 
That it was time 
To meander back home 
So as not to endure
her parents’ groan

Or lose the right 
Or need to fight 

For her freedom… 

The freedom to
Face both the dark 
And the light 

One moment in awe 
Curious with delight 
Next in fright 
With breath so tight

This up and down ride 
Is not to hide 
Or adjust or control 
Just to move with and grow 
To experience the ebb and flow 

And to know…
You cannot fall 
So stand tall
And enjoy it all


TLaB 21/10/24

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