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Lily B
Member

since 2000-03-31

Posts 91
Auburn, IN, US

0 posted 2000-11-20 09:44 PM

"Waiting to Awaken"

I glide through my days
as I did in childhood dreams [colon]
With arms at my sides and
eyes wide yet unfocused,
floating aimlessly
over everyone's heads and
wondering where I might land.

Seldom did I feel a part of
the bustle around me then,
in those recurring night flights [semi-colon]
as I feel detached now, too, in
my grown-up world.

I hold my breath as I hover,
looking down upon my life and
the people reaching into it.

I sense the sorrow and
yearning in my lover's
questioning gaze as I
float just beyond his grasp.
I see urgency in the
eyes of my children
as they hold their hands out
for mine, begging me to anchor.

Yet, despite the claims upon
my heart they each truly own,
I cannot bring myself to
come down from the safety of
this lofty plane that I've created
and floundered in for so long now.
I'm not sure I remember how -- or
if I ever knew, even in my
little girl dreams.
I think I simply
waited to wake up.

I think I'm doing it
still.

DreamSeeker
Member

since 2000-11-17

Posts 72

1 posted 2000-11-20 10:28 PM

Looking Back
What you Loved
Was Is You No Mistakes
Hold True ToWhoYouAre

Remember Emulate Love
Giving And Reiceving In Right
The Light Not Only Shines But Calls
For FusionsMirror Holds All Our Truths

Real Power Is The Breath Of Love
Seek See All Through And More As We Rise
Yes One Step One Inch One Tiny Reaching Gain
Lifts The Race To PureSight Closer LovesReach

Not Ever
Again
NEVER
In Vain
Nor In Name
Or ever In Fear

Never In loneliness
Never In Tears

I Walk MY way
Eternally
Yes Forever
Sings This Song

Knowas Tha I am Coming Home

And The Days
That They Linger
They Are Nothing
To You At All
Yet You Remain

And The Song That Is Soul It Reaches Defiant Giving It In And Give

Lily B
Member

since 2000-03-31

Posts 91
Auburn, IN, US

2 posted 2000-11-20 11:02 PM

hmmm....

Rainydays
Member

since 2000-10-21

Posts 324

3 posted 2000-11-21 10:36 AM

Hi Lily. What an interesting poem. You've described, in thoughtful detail, a disassociation from one's own environment, perhaps even one's own life. As a person with ADD, I sensed a rather familiar feeling coming to me as I read your words, and even though this mightn't be your issue, just wanted to let you know I read and relate, to a degree. I commend you for how well you've put your feelings and reflections into words. Thank you for sharing this here.

Rainydays

Lily B
Member

since 2000-03-31

Posts 91
Auburn, IN, US

4 posted 2000-11-21 03:29 PM

RainyDays,

Thank you for your kinds words.

I am only indirectly familiar with ADD but I have suffered from a mild form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and I think it also produces a sense of detachment and preoccupation that might be similar to those who have ADD.

Warm Regards,

~"Lily"~

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