Let Go To Transmute
Sometimes the way is paved with concrete..
Let Go To Transmute
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Dog’s ears,
Out the left window of
The back-seat,
Flapping in the warm breeze of
A summer’s day
(In the car in front of me).
Happily, its tongue wagging
Back and forth and then even
Changing windows -
Now I’m gonna be joyful sticking
My head outside of
THIS window!
(I imagine them thinking).
Not a care in the world.
Hmmm..
*
Earlier in a message, I sat in the car and said,
“I forgive you.. but I don’t want to be your best-friend”,
The fingers typed ‘forgive’ into the message even though
I had no initial intention of doing so -
Something was giving those thumbs a little
Mysterious nudge in the right direction,
“I’m sorry too”, I also said, yet that doesn’t mean
I won’t forget, I thought.
Moments later waves of energy flowed through me,
Lighter, less forceful ones -
Leading to calming ripples.
I felt much less burdened and more in control than I had in weeks.
*
So is that all there is to presence?
A letting go?
Sometimes the way is paved with concrete,
Or it feels as thick as mud,
Finding one’s way out is seemingly next to impossible, yet
A slight shift,
A small change in perspective.
Let go to transmute
Let go to transmute
Let it out,
That stuck energy is killing us.
Let it out NOW.
*
I drove off/ wound down the windows,
Felt the warm breeze brush my forearms,
Far less caring of a response, as I’d said my piece,
And then there was the dog.
*
- Thanks a lot for reading.
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Grz Colm
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Comments (26)
That. Was. Reading. Transformation. Hooo nice! I like how you phased and structured that. Not to mention so much truth.
What a poignant moment you're captured here 😁
This has great imagery - thank you for sharing! :)
The whole "let go to transmute" part hits hard – such a powerful message.
Yep, let go and it works out. And the dog's pleasure was a plus because not much makes them unhappy (except mean people). Congrats on Leaderboard!!
Love how you captured the magical essence of a dog!
Good job. Glad the puppy’s carefree spirit was infectious! I love it when the wind ruffles my Labrador’s ears… so cute.😊
Dogs are magic and we should learn some from them! I love your poem, and my dog loves it too! 🧡
Love the bliss of this, Grz!! Congrats on honourable mention this week!
Wooohooooo congratulations on your Leaderboard placement! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
This is great, Grz. Sometimes just the simplicity of a dog sticking its head out of a car window can make a persons day.
Forgiveness as a special secret art of alchemy! And then the dog who knows how to make you smile with no tricks or magic :-D How is life, Grz? Haven't heard from you in a while (while being myself roaming deep waters).
Love the feeling of this, Grz! I always smile when I see a dog with their head out of a window. More and more I let go. My mantra - acknowledge how I feel, give it a moment and then dismiss it. Let it go. I choose not to hold on to it. I choose to let it go. Works for me. Loved this. Made me thoughtful.
Most creative, Enjoyed and brought a smile picturing the dog with the lolling tongue out the car window,
I think picking up on the small things that give us a wee lift is the secret to happiness. I love dogs and would have been similarly delighted, along with the warmth you felt. Awesome work, well done!
There's such a calming feeling of release about this one with the dog and the warm breeze, and just letting go. Well done.
Get it G! I felt this one in my spirit! Very inspiring! Well done! 💕
I love how the dog’s carefree joy mirrors the feeling of release—just letting the wind carry away the tension. It’s a lovely, personal reflection on freeing oneself from what holds us back. Plus, the dog's moment of happiness? Just the cherry on top! ✨
It's easy to forgive, but hard to forget. What was done will always lurk in the back of your mind. Love the imagery of your poem. <3 Nothing like seeing a happy dog sticking his head out of a window on a car ride. Glad to see you, writing, Grz, <3
So many brilliant lines!!! Love this!!!
Well-wrought! There are many modes of discharge, each appropriate to their specific medium and substance.
Wow Anthony… Fantastic way to put an image to use. The power of acceptance, if not forgiveness, is a wonderful thing. Great job. Loving this.
So your name is Anthony, Not Grz, I love Grz, like GRRRRRZZZZZ, the bear. I don't think humans can totally forgive, we harbour ill will in just a little form somewhere inside us. Quite normal...that dog, so free and carefree, you would prob get your head knocked off by a truck. He ha ha.
Incredibly relatable, pal! loved what you did with this and the do g elements. felt the parts of saying you forgive and not fully meaning it!
"Moments later waves of energy flowed through me, Lighter, less forceful ones - Leading to calming ripples." I've felt this too, but not for the same reasons as you. I felt that because I tell myself that I'd take revenge when I get the chance hehehehe. Loved your poem!