acknowledgement
#poem-it's-been-awhile
In the hush of dusky hues,
my eyes catch her tawny silhouette
against the edge of the field,
waves of amber gently swaying to
a mid-summer's refrain.
It only takes a moment before she's noticed me in return,
eyes alert and wary.
Her tail flicks.
I give her no signs to fear me,
yet aren't I,
a danger?
If only she could see past
this softened facade,
skim past the fine lines,
the stray grays,
the unwanted middle
to see the fighter's heart
that still beats within.
The soul that screams
I can still be a threat to tedium,
to stagnation,
to the great yawn of nothingness
yet she disregards me,
looking to the high grasses
and swinging her head.
I watch wholly transfixed
as small spotted forms
leap to her side on unsteady legs.
Doe and fawn.
I realize then it was not
stinging dismissal,
but acknowledgement,
an understanding
of our dual nature.
We mommas with our tenderness
and ferocity in equal measure,
yin and yang.
She spares me one last glance
before guiding her young ones
over horizon and out of sight.
Two warriors parting ways.
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It's been a very emotional and busy past few weeks between my father-in-law passing away, my milestone birthday and sickness running rampant. Finally feeling a bit better. Hope you are all well :)
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Here is the poem I wrote on the day of his passing:
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Comments (33)
Congrats on your top story.
Wonderful
Oh, Heather... This resonates in my heart. Absolutely perfect. What a beautiful tribute to motherhood. I'm blown away. ❤️
Glad you’re feeling better. This was a fantastic poem, Heather. You write so beautifully ❤️
Congrats on the Top Story! Well-deserved. You have such a softness to your writing that paints sorrow in such a delicate way. So sorry for all that you are going through right now!
Back to say congratulations on a well deserved and touching poem
I really love the flow of this part: Her tail flicks. I give her no signs to fear me, yet aren't I, a danger? So elegant 🥰😍😍😍
I'm so sorry it's been so emotionally heavy for you 🥺 Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️ Loved your beautiful poem, my sweet looney partner! Congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Another beautifully crafted Hubler poem 😇🥰❤️ I’m sorry for your pain and I send love your way Heather xx
This is absolutely beautiful - congrats on the Top Story! A really moving moment, and a lovely reflection with that momma deer. So sorry to hear of your great loss and difficulties- blessings on processing, recovery, and all else that you need in this season. <3
Well deserved top story Many congratulations
Happy belated birthday, my friend. Hopefully things will calm down for you soon. I agree with Dana, your poetry hasn't suffered. It gets better and better. Beautiful work! 💖🤝🏼🙏🏽
Beautiful piece!
Hey Heather. I’m really sorry to hear about your father in law. That’s not cool. This was a phenomenal poem and it’s great to have you back. Just take care.
Beautifully written my friend, congratulations on top story.
I love how you establish connection between yourself and the alert doe, both fierce and gentle. Absolutely beautiful, Heather.
Beatiful adn heartwarming!
Sorry life has been a bit of a hurricane for you, happy the dust is settling!! I loved the peacefulness of this and just the calm nobility you pained both the deer and yourself in! Very beautiful and congrats on Top Story!!
What a beautifully evocative piece, Heather! Your words capture the delicate balance of strength and tenderness with such grace. The imagery of the doe and fawn mirrors the dual nature of motherhood perfectly. Thank you for sharing this poignant moment. 💖
It has been a tough time for you and your family, yet you still manage to inspire all of us with your beautiful words.
Gorgeous. So tender and strong. Beautiful ❤️
Love love love this! Deer are my favorite! Beautiful poem with a brilliant extension to motherhood!
never disappointed when your name hits my feed. Hugs to you and yours at this time of life. <3
Beautiful piece. Well done, my friend. Glad to hear you're feeling better.
Glad to have you back among us, Sis. Hope you're back to feeling yourself. Your poetry hasn't suffered - this is gorgeous. Congratulations!