I wrote this whilst on a recent family vacation. I remember thinking how badly I needed a rest- from everything. But not just any kind of rest.
I’ve been blogging and writing daily for 2 years- solid- and figured that if I was to regain my strength, I’d better do it the way lions and eagles do!
They are the 2 creatures I’d very much like to emulate. Thus, the inspiration for this write:
Where does the eagle lie
when it’s too tired to fly?
On what does the lion’s head lay
after keeping his enemies at bay?
Show me the secret places
of the eagle that soars
and the lion that roars
-that I may find succour
and renew my strength
while I rest my oars
©Vivian Zems
Poets United- Poetry Pantry #415
August 12, 2018 at 8:57 pm
Oh, I empathize. We all need to find ways to maintain and renew our strength, places to rest our oars.
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August 13, 2018 at 7:14 pm
Indeed, we do!
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August 12, 2018 at 10:19 pm
One of my favourites of yours, Vivian. I cant resist a poem with lions and eagles in it. Beautiful photos!!!!!!
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August 13, 2018 at 7:14 pm
Thanks Sherry!
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August 13, 2018 at 5:17 am
Exhaustion can be so disturbing. Love the lion and the eagle in your lines. Are you back or still on vacation?
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August 13, 2018 at 6:14 am
Thanks, Sumana! I’m back to real life and about to head off for work 🙂 It looks like I’ve got a lot to catch up on!
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August 13, 2018 at 5:38 am
kaykuala
that I may find succour
and renew my strength
while I rest my oars
Good idea to rest awhile and to later go forward but better prepared!
Hank
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August 13, 2018 at 7:14 pm
Absolutely!
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August 13, 2018 at 10:01 am
Ah, a little bit of rest is always important which also aids in revitalizing the force perhaps. I like how you used the motifs of the eagle and the lion to give words to it.
-HA
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August 14, 2018 at 7:00 pm
Thank you 😊
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August 13, 2018 at 10:11 am
Such an incredibly emotive and beautiful poem, Viv! 💞
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August 13, 2018 at 7:11 pm
Thank you Sanaa!
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August 13, 2018 at 10:42 am
Hope you found the answers.
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August 13, 2018 at 7:08 pm
I did!😊
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