
Image Credit: Maryland DNR
Sometimes I stop
and stare at rock formations
and gaze in wonder
at how they once lived
beneath the ocean.
We are all currently standing
between two rocks
where the grass grows uphill
and before us lies a revolutionary path
that branches off into dark shadows.
We have walked along this path
along with our ancestors, picking wildflowers of gloom
and dread. But do not be fooled—
This is not a Chinese proverb.
This isn’t about anywhere but right here, right now.
Our country is moving
towards its own truths of gloom,
and dread, and uncertainty—
its people are screaming, and crying,
and disappearing.
I do not need to tell you
where this location is—
you can see it if you open your eyes
and listen to the wind.
Be still. Observe. And listen.
I won’t tell you
where the dark mossy oaks
meet the small strip of light
or where the ghost-ridden train tracks
meet an oceanic paradise.
We already know who wants to own it
who wants to buy it and knock all of it down—
the trees, the rocks, the wildflowers
to pave paradise
and make it all disappear.
I won’t tell you the location,
so why do I say anything at all?
Because you will still listen.
In times like this you must listen!
It’s necessary to talk about rock formations.
What a unique and beautifully crafted expression of our times. The subtle word choices and phrasing live the reader to see their own understood truths. It reads lyrically smooth, but with great power. This is so beautifully written, Kristian! Bravo! ❤🌹
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Thank you so much, Brad!! ❤ ❤
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Profound words
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Thank you, Sadje!! ❤
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You’re welcome 😉
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Wow, Kristian. This is great!
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Thank you, so much, Laura Beth!! ❤
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A wonderful expression of the times we live in and the fear that it has birthed.
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Thank you, Carol! So much is happening in our world right now. It’s hard not to be afraid.
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You’re welcome, Kristian. Yes, these are dark and frightening times, but I take heart in the number of people speaking out against violence and against brutality.
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Me too! I am desperately clinging to the beautiful souls who are trying to make a difference. To the souls who are doing what is right and not popular! You are one of them! Thank you for being a light in the dark. ❤
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Aw, Kristian, you bring a tear to my eye. Thanks so much for that very kind compliment. I think there are many such souls here on WordPress, using our blogs to make a bit of a difference. And I feel you are one as well.
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❤ ❤ I agree, there are beautiful souls here in the WordPress community! Thank you so much!!
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You are so very welcome ❤
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Reblogged this on Notes and commented:
Such healing words are the need of the hour to calm confused and angry souls out there at the injustices committed in an effort to to “normalize” murder, impunity and conformity.
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Thank you so much! 🙏
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You’re welcome Kristen 🙂
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Beautiful Kristian, love the flow, the rhythm, the expression of reality…great work, very well written,
All the best,
Francisco
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Thank you so much, my friend!!
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My pleasure Kristian! 🙂
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