Blue
Gradients
Blue
Gradients
Remnants
Blue
Gradients
Remnants
Pale
Thinned out and worn down
Blue shimmers into focus
Gradients in tone
Remnants of somnolence
Pale flesh flushed
Thinned out and worn down
Blue shimmers into focus
— I am awake, life has forgiven me —
{Every day}
Gradients in tone
— I am living, life has not forsaken me —
{Every day a little closer}
Remnants of somnolence
— I am awake, not sleeping forever —
{Every day a little closer to feeling}
Pale flesh flushed
— I am alive —
Thinned out and worn down
— I am
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Beautifully written poem, Paul. I felt exhaustion vying with hope.
Blue is the color of sorrow and hope, mr avatar. Sky blue is life, water blue is essence, both are the same in different forms. Glad you are living also is it just more or did they switch the like and comments buttons???
That line "life has forgiven me" is a powerful one. It feels like a long, deep breath after a really hard season. You described that blurry state where you are just starting to wake up and realize you are still here, and that the world is giving you another shot.
Deep and thoughtful. Nicely done, Paul.
Keep up the good work and life is good.
Hugs, Paul
Hang in there Sir Paul. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️
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“I am awake, life has forgiven me” Wonderful imagery! I’m glad you’re on the mend, lovely Paul
We have to look after ourselves-glad you doing well
Get stronger, sir!
Glad you’re on the mend! I was beginning to think I had become too boring to interact with. Missed ya.