by student Sarah Ewalt
Twilight at the lake house
Around the bonfire with friends
Sipping, talking, laughing…
For now, all is well.
I hold this shining moment:
So glad I hung on,
Despite the pain,
The hopelessness,
The not knowing how to go on.
If I had ended it all
15 years ago
I would have missed
This sweet Spring night –
The sun saying goodnight to the trees,
Spending time with friends I never knew I’d meet,
happy to be here and alive.
Now I take care of myself
and the moments take care of me.
By Kerry Vincent © 2009
celticsea Said:
on May 19, 2009 at 8:15 pm
OMG! I can feel the fire and sense your presence. I don’t know what to say about what happened 15 years ago, except that I am grateful that you made the decision you did.
Sally Said:
on May 19, 2009 at 9:49 pm
You are so full of life, encouragement, beauty, and wisdom that I can’t imagine taking the steps I have without you. I am so glad that the fire that burns within you now wasn’t extinguished but burns brightly as a beacon to us all. Thank you, dear Kerry. Thank you so much.
woodnymph Said:
on May 20, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Thank you, Kerry. This planet is a better place having you on it. You’re an artist who inspires us all to be a little bit better.
Vi
willingness Said:
on May 20, 2009 at 11:07 pm
I love those moments, Kerry, having experienced them myself but not for too long. I’m so glad you’re here. What a great and delicious moment you shared. I can feel it. Thank you.
steph
Tabitha Said:
on May 21, 2009 at 12:36 am
Wow-I can feel the toasty heat from so many sources.
Incredible poem, brings a tear to the eye.
jill Said:
on May 22, 2009 at 3:04 pm
I am so glad you are with us and am so delighted to count you as friend
This piece is so alive and is absolutely perfect!
thalia Said:
on May 25, 2009 at 2:45 pm
The world is better for having you in it with all the wisdom you have accumulated from your experiences and learnings. And so beautifully stated.