she
tries to stay calm
thinking of peaceful waves
or butterflies on a summer day
yet still her stomach ties
in knots when sensing omens
coming her way
she hopes one day she will
only see the glass half full
instead of half empty
thinking of peaceful waves
or butterflies on a summer day
yet still her stomach ties
in knots when sensing omens
coming her way
she hopes one day she will
only see the glass half full
instead of half empty
- Written for dVerse Quadrille#124-knots
I feel this. Hopefully, the perspective changes but it's easy to stay rooted in our ways, especially when dealing with anxiety. Almost as if we're knotted in them. Beautifully written and evocative!
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting the way the word "knot" has allowed many to speak of anxiety in their quadrilles, whether fictional or not. The word truly evokes that feeling.
ReplyDeleteKnots and anxiety often go together. You have expressed that well.
ReplyDeleteLots of knots in these times. When we think of steps forward there is always a new wave or new borders of lockdown.
ReplyDeleteStill treat those knots to some soothing unties
Stay Safe
much love...
Nicely done shift that lingers. I felt this.
ReplyDeleteSeeing the half full glass is really needed.
ReplyDeleteWell done, Arcadia!
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