Friday, March 28, 2025

Poetry Friday - Bringing Hope IN

 It's Poetry Friday, and Marcie Flinchum Atkins is hosting HERE on her blog, sharing so much delight as she prepares for book launches! I wish I'd had time to write to the Poetry Pals end-of-month prompt, but I'm sure it will be fun to read what others have written.

             

            The nicest thing this month is that yesterday, I finally got Marcie's book from my library. I haven't started it yet, but will this weekend. It certainly sounds terrific! Congratulations, Marcie.

             I haven't posted since the end of February. It's been a month filled with challenges, and my days have not been what I've wished. I've had car repairs from a person running into the rear/right bumper. Plumbing problems started and having a bad plumber made them worse. I have a huge repair going on right now and I am hopeful that soon my home will be back to normal. In addition, I seem to have been hit with painful sprained muscles from shoulder to leg, and there doesn't seem to be an answer as to why. I'm starting PT soon! I know that many in our world have terrible things happening in their lives, much worse than I do, and I wish it weren't so, but these things in March have taken much of my time and energy. I've really missed reading and reviewing books and writing for myself and Poetry Friday. 

a little hope on the way in my garden

          I may not write every day in April, but I will try to do some days. Today, my best thoughts turn to Emily Dickinson, bringing me some hope, too!

“Hope” is the thing with feathers

“Hope” is the thing with feathers -
That perches in the soul -
And sings the tune without the words -
And never stops - at all -

And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard -
And sore must be the storm -
That could abash the little Bird
That kept so many warm -

I’ve heard it in the chillest land -
And on the strangest Sea -
Yet - never - in Extremity,
It asked a crumb - of me.
        Wishing everyone a special Poetry Month!



25 comments:

  1. Oh, Linda -- sorry to hear about all the challenges this month!! Missed your posts and was worried. Hope PT helps with your muscle issues. Pain can drain much of your energy and be so frustrating. Could this be related to your car being hit? Sorry to hear about the plumbing problems too. Hope things improve soon. Sending extra hugs your way. xo

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    1. No, the muscle pain isn't connected to the car accident. I was just fine when that happened. Only a rear bumper was smushed! I am hoping for better soon, but as I wrote, it's taken a lot of time & energy! Thanks much for your 'hope', Jama.

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  2. Oh, ugh, I'm joining you in PT for some unknown reason pain as well - so vexing. Hang on to that wee thing with feathers. May next month find you better, friend.

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    1. Oh, Tanita, I am sorry that you're needing PT, too, but it's nice to know I'm not alone. Thank you for coming by & for the wishes!

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  3. Emily's poem is the perfect choice! Wishing you a spring filled with healing and peace, Linda. I'm also in PT for hip issues that unexpectedly derailed me but reminded me that as life goes on, adjustments might be needed.

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    1. Thanks, Rose, and I'm sorry for your PT needs, too. I am hopeful, like you, that it will help!

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  4. Emily's version of Hope is one I return to over and over again. May your PT help your pains AND make you stronger.

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  5. Thanks for the feathery thing that "never stops - at all!" We surely need that kind of energy right now. I hope PT helps and your plumbing issues are easily resolved. xox

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    1. Thanks very much, JoAnn. I agree that we all can use some that "never stops"!

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  6. Good to see you back in this space, Linda. Sounds like you have had some travails of late. May hope along with Emily Dickinson's poem deliver you to brighter days ahead.

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  7. Oh, Linda, what a month you've had! Draining and stressful, to say the least! Emily Dickinson always boosts my hope. Thanks for sharing her, friend!
    Hoping the pain can soon be eased. xo

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  8. Thanks, Alan & Karen, I appreciate your wishes!

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  9. Gosh, I hate it when everything falls apart at once. It seems to come in waves, doesn't it? I hope you enjoy the book! :)

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  10. I hope things look up for you soon! An Emily's words never get old. Thank you!

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  11. Hey Linda, I was thinking about you, sorry to hear about the overload of things to fix in March. I hope the PT helps also, I'm scheduled for some in May. I'll always hang on to Emily Dickinson's hope, thanks for sharing it! And here's Hoping pain and problems subside a bit.

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  12. You've been missed! Sorry to hear things have been challenging, hopefully you get some smooth sailing soon. Thank goodness for little reminders of hope and renewal in the garden. <3

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  13. Thanks again to everyone! My plumbers are here today & I am hoping to get a fix!

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  14. Oh Linda, I hope April brings some relief for you! Thank you for sharing hope!

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  15. Linda, here's wishing all these pesky problem are quickly resolved and you'll get back to your life. This Emily poem is one of my favorites about hope. "and never-in extremity,/It asked a crumb of me." I love it more every time I read it. Now, get better soon and follow your therapist's advice!

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  16. Thank you, Patricia & Janice. My yard is totally messed up but the plumbing has been fixed! Now for the cleanup!

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  17. Linda, I have been thinking about you since I missed this PF Roundup. I am sorry for your life interruptions. Too many issues have clustered around you making for stress. I loved being in PT because I am need lots of direction to challenge myself. Take care my friend. I hope your PT(S) are helping your leg get stronger. Emily's poem is one that many (like me) read again and again. Your photo reminds me that nature nurtures its gardens. I hope that your home and medical issues have solutions soon. In the meantime, fill your heart with hope.

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    1. What a nice surprise to hear from you, Carol, and I've been thinking of you every day, wondering how you were. Things are a little better but my health challenges continue to be just that. I am "hoping' that new meds will be helpful. Thank you so much!

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  18. Dear Linda, I apologize for being late to this page & learning of your too many challenges. Please know that I am very sorry for your predicament, which is really a bad turn that can happen to any of us, any moment. Hoping your PT coach is sensitive & the right one for you & that altho progress is likely slow, that surely it will flow. Many hugs ( where it doesn't hurt :) & wishing Easter Weekend Joy to your World. XO

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    1. Thank for for the kind wishes, Jan. It is an ongoing process and slow, but recently there has been progress. I continue to be hopeful! Happy Easter to you!

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