Thursday, March 22, 2012

Poetry Jam "The Fragile Cord"


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.


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24 comments:

  1. Susie ClevengerMarch 22, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Failure that great teacher if we but learn..a beautiful image and words

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  2. Laurie KolpMarch 22, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    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

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  3. AnonymousMarch 22, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    this is just lovely, Margaret, and a good reminder to accept apparent failure with good grace...

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  4. Brian MillerMarch 22, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    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...

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  5. NancyMarch 22, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Beautiful picture and wonderful words of wisdom....

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  6. ScarletMarch 22, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    We learn grace and humility from our failures and challenges...Lovely message and Happy Spring Day to you~

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  7. MargaretMarch 22, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    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...

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  8. PeggyMarch 22, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    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.

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  9. G-ManMarch 22, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    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

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  10. MaryMarch 22, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Beautiful. I am still trying to learn to REALLY pray from my heart. Thanks for jamming with Poetry Jam!

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  11. HelenMarch 22, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    That fragile cord is a strong as steel, as smooth as silk ... Margaret, this is so lovely.

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  12. ManicddailyMarch 23, 2012 at 1:10 AM

    Great if you can do it! Well-expressed. K.

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  13. RuthMarch 23, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Parenting changes so much, but you never stop loving and praying. Just wait until grandparenting! :-)

    Great to see you back.

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  14. SreejaMarch 23, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    I loved this much....

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  15. Alice AudreyMarch 23, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    But it's so hard to let them make mistakes, especially when the consequences can be so bad.

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  16. moondustwriterMarch 23, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    wise words beautifully delivered

    hope all is well and hoping spring has sprung :)

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  17. Gerry SnapeMarch 23, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Great poem..simple and profound....thankyou for visiting my blog...I love your pics and poems!

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  18. Mariya KolevaMarch 23, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    so very true and touching. a lesson we all learn by experience ;-)

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  19. Jannie FunsterMarch 23, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    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

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  20. LydiaMarch 24, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    Thank you for this poem full of love and lush wisdom.

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  21. Dave KingMarch 24, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Lovely poem, enjoyed it very much.

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  22. HannahMarch 24, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    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!

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  23. LincMarch 25, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Well told, and painfully true.

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  24. Ginnie HartMarch 26, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    "Forever connected by a fragile cord...." I like that, Margaret.

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