Darkness enveloped the staircase ahead of me
Shadows stirred in its inky depths
Slowly I began to climb
Trusting that it was the path I should take
Step by step I climbed
Slowly the darkness fell behind
Grey ghostly mists swirled around
I continued to climb
Trusting that it was the path I should take
Sunlight filtered through
Dispersing the mists
Warmth and hope surrounded me
I continue to climb
Trusting that I am following the path I should take.
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Round and round
Where did mine go?
Majority black
Going oh so slow!
Round and round
Where did mine go?
There it is!
Bright yellow!
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We each set out together
Choosing a different path through the trees.
At points our paths converged briefly
Then peeled away
Taking each of us a different route through the trees
Sunlight warmed us
The leaves provided shade
The trees themselves gave us warmth and wisdom
We each navigated our way through the forest
Hearing our own messages as we travelled
Before each arriving at the end of the trail
In our own time.
Mirroring a journey through grief and healing.
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A new day
New opportunities to heal
Growing stronger each day
Edging herself back out into the world
Learning to live again
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Petals tightly furled.
Echoes of how I feel.
One by open they gradually open.
Nudging, encouraging each other.
In time, the flower is fully in bloom.
Echoes of how I hope to feel on day,
Surrounded by sunlight…. Content.
(flowers from Bloom & Wild )
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My first collection of poems, Beginnings, will be published on 29 February 2024. This is a collection of poems that I have written over many years. Many of them have appeared on my blog over the past ten years. Now felt like the right time to bring them all together in one small volume. (And of course, 29th February is too unique a date not to publish on – Yes, I’m weird about dates)
Beginnings is now available for pre-order worldwide for Kindle. Here’s the links
Beginnings – a collection of poems eBook : McCallum, Coral: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
There will be a paperback edition available in a few weeks.
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Reminders that summer is passing
Evenings are getting darker
Days, although they don’t feel it, are getting shorter
Berries of all colours Nature’s reminders
Everything comes to an end
Reminders that summer is passing
Reminders that seasons must change
Indian summer anyone? I’ll live in hope
Ever hopeful for just a little more of summer’s warmth
Seasons come and seasons go…
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When she opened her eyes,
The seasons had moved on…
Time hadn’t stood still.
The heat was gone from the sun.
There was a chill in the air.
It was time to move on.
Time to seek freedom.
The world still weighted heavily on her.
As she walked the load lightened.
She began to breathe again,
Taking deeper and deeper breaths.
Feeling the sun on her back,
She savoured the taste of autumn.
Turning to face the October sun,
She smiled and walked on
Leaving the shadows to fall behind.
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Deep inside the flame burns quietly.
It flickers and dances as emotions fly by.
Some days its dim as reality takes its toll.
Some days it dances momentarily bright.
Even on the darkest of days its still there safe inside.
I nurture and treasure its warmth,
The heart of my soul at its core.
All that I am wrapped up within it.
Buried deep inside the light is me, the real me,
Tucked away safely,
Protected from reality,
Tended with love and patience,
Until the day comes when the flame can blaze brightly once more.
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Page
Blank…
What are you hiding,
In those empty lined depths?
New worlds waiting to be revealed.
Old worlds waiting to be revisited.
Young love ripe to for exploration
Relationships that bloom,
Then wither through time.
Goodbyes to be said.
Laughter to light up the world.
Tears silently being shed.
A myriad of possibilities beckon
As I pick up my pen.
The writer’s blank canvas awaits.
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Coral McCallum 