Winter Fear Poetry from Year of The Poet (Vol 34)
By: Kimberly Burnham
Tags: Winter, Time, Prose, Poetry, Birds

Featured in The Year of the Poet October, 2016 Volume 34.

Patterns in Winter

Winter is coming

storm clouds massing

like a tree

I must make the best

of what is around me

strength I have gathered

over the summer

An accounting is approaching

have I made excellent use

of sunlight and water

nourished by relationships

and food

Patterns are flowing

all around me

do I see the spring

beyond the winter

the year beyond

the closing doors

Opportunities are swirling

ducking in and out of sight

like quantum electrons

shaping reality

whether I see hope

in the pattern

or know the beauty in the winter

before the spring

One More Day

I want one more day

to live and love

Closure brings tears

a relationship ended

by death

divorce

space

Lack of closure brings heartache

wondering what is left unsaid

is it hate or sadness

hiding the words away

loss and love mingling

part of the journey

is left behind

Say what you need to say

I am listening

share what you need to share

I am wondering

Do what you need to do

to honor the end

regretting the pain

while treasuring

joy along the journey

Fear in the Balance Poetry with Kimberly Burnham by Loic Leray on Unsplash

Fear in Balance

You are reasonable

now go ahead

change the world

be consistently correct

perfectly control every detail

if you can

To avoid other’s condemnation

fear rising so strong

resist criticizing

let not righteousness turn

to self-righteous

You are loving

now help the world

give generously of your love

unconditionally

Expecting nothing in return

where disappointment lurks

with manipulative friends

and vindictive strangers

You are outstanding

now harness the fear

achieve greatness

be daring

strive to accept the attention

be impressive

Befriend the worthlessness

focused child within

the one who has not yet

overcome fear of failure

or chained the inner psychopath

You are unique

now find ideal love

you are cherished for who you are

be the artist

express the beauty you hold within

dream big

Unique like everyone else

use your particular strengths

rise above the insignificance,

self-indulgence, and broken heart

You are perceptive

now discover, grow, observe

curiosity is a gift

experience connection with those

who explore the world

Remember every cell is listening

if you condemn yourself

with words of incompetence

do battle with the inner recluse

who keenly feels your disapproval

You are reliable

now find safety in the approval

of those who love you

they are worthy of love and loyalty

as are you

Once in a while

jump before you look

and marvel in the beauty

you create

You are enthusiastic

and there is enough

life, food, delight

enjoy the adventure

textures, sensations

experience fully

And share

life is a balance

pleasure and pain

You are strong

and I will follow you with love

be independent

a self-confident leader of communities

Without bossiness and dominance

I already know I am not

the boss of you

You are whole within yourself

now use your gifts in communication

be the diplomat

mediate the sides

find the third narrative

Yet loss is inevitable

closure can ease the pain

and sooth numbness

with a graceful goodbye

The Year of the Poet Volume 34 October 2016, Inner Child Press, Poetry Posse, Kimberly Burnham, Barn Owl Bird

Originally published in The Year of The Poet (Vol 34) at http://www.innerchildpress.com/the-year-of-the-poet.php on October 1, 2016.