The Fragile Cord
Sidelined upon the horizon
I hover out of focus
barely discernible
whisper patient encouragement,
watch as it whistles past
unnoticed,
remind myself for the hundredth time
wisdom often isn't from success,
it is lessons learned from our failings.
Forever connected by a fragile cord,
I watch and learn how to truly pray
from my heart.
by Margaret Bednar, Art Happens 365, March 22, 2012
It is all about "Connections" over at Poetry Jam this week. Hop over and check it out.
This poem is also linked with Friday Flash 55, a story in 55 words, no more, no less.
24 comments:
Failure that great teacher if we but learn..a beautiful image and words
So lovely and very touching, especially-
wisdom often isn't from success,
it is lessons learned from our failings.
Forever connected by a fragile cord,
I watch and learn how to truly pray
from my heart
this is just lovely, Margaret, and a good reminder to accept apparent failure with good grace...
true on the path to wisdom and the humility of prayer as well...it is usually those failings that will drive us to really learn that...
Beautiful picture and wonderful words of wisdom....
We learn grace and humility from our failures and challenges...Lovely message and Happy Spring Day to you~
Hmm. I am not sure if anyone got that I am watching my child "a young adult" from afar, the "fragile cord" the umbilical cord which never REALLY ever disappears :)
Thanks everyone, maybe I should rework this a bit...
I immediately thought of watching an adult child--and they are always our children no matter how middle-aged they get. I like the way you described this.
Margaret Bednar...
You are such a precious gift to us all. Beautiful words from a loving Mother.
Loved your 55.
Welcome back (Again) My Friend
Thanks for this masterpiece, and have a Kick Ass Week-End
Beautiful. I am still trying to learn to REALLY pray from my heart. Thanks for jamming with Poetry Jam!
That fragile cord is a strong as steel, as smooth as silk ... Margaret, this is so lovely.
Great if you can do it! Well-expressed. K.
Parenting changes so much, but you never stop loving and praying. Just wait until grandparenting! :-)
Great to see you back.
I loved this much....
But it's so hard to let them make mistakes, especially when the consequences can be so bad.
wise words beautifully delivered
hope all is well and hoping spring has sprung :)
Great poem..simple and profound....thankyou for visiting my blog...I love your pics and poems!
so very true and touching. a lesson we all learn by experience ;-)
Ahhh, beautiful.
And The Wise Ones That Be tell us we have no failings. When we perceive we do, it's pesky old ego sidetracking us again. And I'm finding that more and more true with time.
Good going on doubling this up for a 55 and for Poetry Jam. You are so much more than beautiful, inside and out.
xo
Thank you for this poem full of love and lush wisdom.
Lovely poem, enjoyed it very much.
I watch and learn how to truly pray
from my heart.
Such a gift. Something that should be easy can often be so hard, I find. Beautiful poem!
Well told, and painfully true.
"Forever connected by a fragile cord...." I like that, Margaret.
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