tim's Bits and Pieces - 29. An Unkindness of Ravens

i hope the colours return soon

I think all of us who suffer from or have suffered from depression can closely relate to this poem. "An unkindness of ravens" is a striking way to give form to the wordless feeling.... Hope you are putting those feeling aside soon, or at least by the time you see this

As always, thank you for sharing your gift with us.

You put into beautiful words exactly how I feel sometimes. Those are the days when I get up to start my day and then my mood changes, "so I turn back, needing safety this day".  This was me last week. And then it passed and I was back to my 'normal' sunny self. 🙂 Thank you for expressing this feeling so well for me. 

On 1/14/2019 at 9:55 AM, mayday said:

This is full of strong images difficult to forget

Let me send you this:

White wispy clouds are drifting high

The first blue sky for days

This morning the rain stopped and the air is fresh and crisp

Birdsong from the trees on the river banks

The first promise of spring in the clear light

may be gone with the dusk in an hour's time

No matter. Its promise is enough for now.

thank you for this ... it's wonderful xoxo

On 1/14/2019 at 10:05 AM, Thorn Wilde said:

This is beautiful and powerful. Beauty can be born out of pain. Not an attempt to cheer you up, simply stating a fact.  

no, you're right it can be and so often is xo

On 1/14/2019 at 12:32 PM, Reader1810 said:

Very powerful, tim.

 

I know you see this clearly now, so no, I’m not worried about you. I’m proud of you for facing this head on and on your own terms. 

 

As always, you have a way with words that leave me in awe. Kudos to you, my friend.  

thank you, Reader xoxo  hasn't been an easy week but there is light... xo

On 1/14/2019 at 1:16 PM, Parker Owens said:

This poem is filled with cautions, one after another. The title collective an unkindness of ravens is especially apt. I continue to be awed by your skill. 

thank you, Parker ... xoxo

On 1/14/2019 at 7:11 PM, MichaelS36 said:

you did the right thing, boy.  There are times to push ourselves, and times we should not.  Even the mind needs quiet. Your poem was an attempt accept and understand yourself today. The title is perfect. xo

thank You, Michael Sir ... well, You know xoxo

On 1/14/2019 at 9:38 PM, flamingo136 said:

I've always felt like a broken toy......no repairs for me.......tim, thanks for sharing........it just helps to read this...........Mke

you are not broken ... only different and there is beauty in all of our imperfection... thanks Mike xoxo

On 1/14/2019 at 9:43 PM, mollyhousemouse said:

i hope the colours return soon

 

they are, slowly xo

On 1/14/2019 at 9:49 PM, AC Benus said:

I think all of us who suffer from or have suffered from depression can closely relate to this poem. "An unkindness of ravens" is a striking way to give form to the wordless feeling.... Hope you are putting those feeling aside soon, or at least by the time you see this

 

As always, thank you for sharing your gift with us.

they are going AC .. each day gets me further out of the mire... xoxo

On 1/14/2019 at 10:16 PM, LadyDe said:

You put into beautiful words exactly how I feel sometimes. Those are the days when I get up to start my day and then my mood changes, "so I turn back, needing safety this day".  This was me last week. And then it passed and I was back to my 'normal' sunny self. 🙂 Thank you for expressing this feeling so well for me. 

i'm glad this gave voice to those feelings. and i am so glad your inner sunshine has returned to you .. thank you xoox

It was clever to describe depression as an unwanted guest! Mine tends to be melancholy, but the process sounds similar. A recent change in medication has made a big difference. Good images and word choice. Thanks, Tim!

13 minutes ago, JeffreyL said:

It was clever to describe depression as an unwanted guest! Mine tends to be melancholy, but the process sounds similar. A recent change in medication has made a big difference. Good images and word choice. Thanks, Tim!

thanks very much Jeffrey.  i'm glad to hear a changes in meds has helped!