Awareness - Poem

Awareness - July 1, 2010

Intensely aware,
as though within me it stares,
with eyes so piercing they cannot be seen.
With depth of understanding, beyond what I can dream.

The knowledge of life’s brevity,
whispered into my ear as I live out each day,
quietly I hear.

Reminders of the whispering wisdom are everywhere.
In the pure joy and laughter of my own child.
In those moments frozen in time,
where some may scold and frown,
I become aware again of that whispered wisdom.

At times the whispers transform into thunder,
rolling through the sky,
passing by with unexpected moments,
causing me to hold my breath.

Each moment I try to shed the seriousness learned,
to see through the eyes of my child,
his raw emotions just pull from me,
enabling me to see,
each moment and each breath as an opportunity.

Each day an adventure,
each problem a battle to conquer,
with a heart ablaze with passion and strength.

Intensely aware,
of each moment in time.
The brevity of it all,
and in those moments you can find -
awareness.

4 Responses to “Awareness - Poem”

  1. Metta  on July 17th, 2010

    Holly,

    This poem is a magnificent articulation of the power of awareness that lies within each of us! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful reflection on the awareness that abides within the poignant beauty and impermanence in our lives.

    Also, if you are willing, I would love to add this poem (along with a link back to this page) as a “Reader Reflection” on one of my own web sites: http://www.awakening.net/Reflections.html#Reader

    Please let me know if this would be acceptable to you.

    Thanks,
    Metta

  2. admin  on July 19th, 2010

    Hi Metta, Thank you for the comment and I am glad you like the poem. :) I am often inspired by my 5 year old son. At times, which I remember clearly, I have had those moments of awareness that just snap me out of my daily routine and open my eyes to what life is really about. Even if it is something seemingly so minor - the little things can really be instrumental in bringing about awareness. So, to answer your question, YES you can definitely use this on your site. I think that is a great idea. :) Thank you Metta. Hope to keep in touch.

  3. Metta  on July 31st, 2010

    Thank you so much, Holly, for your prompt feedback and follow-up — and for your willingness to share your poem! I am grateful for your insight and your generosity, and I apologize for the delay in replying to your kind message.

    (I had thought I’d receive notification when you replied to this thread, but I did not — and I
    just now discovered that you had already responded several weeks ago.)

    I am definitely looking forward to adding your poem to my web site during the coming weeks, and as soon as I do, I will let you know.

    In the meantime, I ask for your patience since there may be a brief delay: I am busy now wrapping up the affairs of my elderly mother who died unexpectedly last month.

    With grateful appreciation,
    Metta

  4. Metta  on July 31st, 2010

    P.S.
    I agree with you completely about “the little things” so often being instrumental in:
    – triggering a recognition of this intrinsic, clear seeing Awareness, and…
    – opening us up to a deeper appreciation of what life is really all about.

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