Ponder poem on separation

 

I need time alone as I need water, but with a highly anxious child, this can be difficult.

As we spend more time together, the kids and I, we are also inevitably exploring being apart.

Do you like time alone?

Here is my ponder poem on this subject.

 

parting

leaving

moving away

we are all individuals

living our dance

on this earth

we may feel close to others

for a time

but that will change

we can only really live

our own lives

and share it with others

 

as we inevitably

spend time apart

we can see it

as time to explore new avenues

which we can share

when we return

depths will be found

as we allow ourselves

time apart

to respect ourselves

to forge bonds

with ourselves

leaving a child

to manage on their own

can support and nourish them

can strengthen their internal ability

to stand up for themselves

to say I can do this!

and the parent

also has their courage tested

leaving their child

trusting them

trusting that those around

will care for their precious one

the parent finds

they are required

to withstand

the painful stretching

of those bonds

almost to breaking point

 

but which when required

will be found to have strengthened

and thickened

allowing even faster

and more significant

rebound

 

let's celebrate our soulful dance

this interweaving

this interlocking puzzle

together we are an amazing picture

of so many beings

connecting apart

Love,

Jazzy Jack

Art by Mr Actor