Summer has been waxing, and now begins to wane. Strange how that happens — right at the peak of fullness, all desire come to blossom, endings begin.
It was always a blow, during childhood, when they started playing back to school commercials.
When I used to try and lose weight, I would long for the dropped pounds, but then after they left me, stress began. I went from offense to defensive mode. In the same way, a positive happening leaves me vulnerable.
An article I recently read tells of a retired doctor who received letters from grateful patients of many years — a boxful. He couldn’t bring himself to read them. I can almost relate to such fear.
And yet, amid the risk of having made it, to summer, to laughter, to freedom, I won’t stand on the threshold waiting. I will choose the dream’s fulfillment, the embrace of the once lost now found, or the final clasp of release.
I will choose the danger. Seasons ever turn, bringing the undesired, the change, the loss, before they usher in new springs. I wish to follow.
Very Nice!
How true! You expressed my personal feelings about summer and all the good things I enjoy so much. I need to know that there is something out there beyond summer, something that will be a new day and blessing.
I’m afraid too. The bloom always dies, and I need to see the blessing instead–sometimes it’s hard.
Deanna,
Oh you were in my head with this . I read it and pondered and agree.
I have learned that things going well are usually short lived, as are things not.
it is what it is, live it . That’s what my husband always tells me. I hate to say he’s right:)
It’s nice to find that we’re in this together. Yes, it is what it is. And we little people are muddling through it okay, mostly. Thanks for connecting.
The way you combine words and roses here, Deanna, is so moving.
I’m sorry for my lousy link loopholes! I’m getting it all back together (or at least most of it!) The correct and I hope forever link is http://www.switchedatbirth.us — not the one on my last comment. I require an extra dose of patience!