… let go of the negative and forgive yourself.

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Freefall

Adrift in desolation’s avalanche

Of pointless regret, of lessons

Learned through actions best

Meant but oft badly played

Through razor sharp shards of

Self-doubt, writhing and

Twisting as the glint of shame

Pierces a fractured heart

*

Freefall

‘Midst the ebony night of

Bewilderment, entangled

In asphyxiating vines of

Guilt and choking remorse

Away from self-destructive

Torrents awash with unworthy

Thoughts, drowning compassion’s  

Unconditional love of spirit

*

Freefall

Plummet broken by the

Soft feathers of forgiveness

Our ultimate destination

For salvation, floating into

Arms of hope, cleansing 

Fear in delicate crystal

Raindrops, diaphanous

And pure of heart 

*

Freefall

Suffused in the healing radiance

Of love unbound, enrapt

‘Neath celestial skies of

Starlight’s sparkling trust

As confusion’s mist clears 

Buoyed by serene winds of

Solace, clasp the ropes

Of belief; your next step is up

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  • cafftee on Jun 30, 2009

    Oh just beautiful, Kate. What insight you have.

  • StumbleUponWriter on Jun 30, 2009

    I love this…keep writing, Kate..
    It’s important to forgive and accept ourselves, I believe in that too.

  • ken bultman on Jun 30, 2009

    Such a wonder write and a pleasure to read. Makes me feel a little better about myself. Thanks.

  • nutuba on Jun 30, 2009

    Wow Kate … “suffused in the healing radiance of love unbound” … this is beautiful (and healing). Nicely done!

  • Reilley on Jun 30, 2009

    Very, very nicely done, you got it just right, for me at least.

  • ZsenaKay on Jun 30, 2009

    Thnx 4 ur comment on my Cannes piece, glad you enjoyed it ;-)

    The mind is such a powerful machine that when a vicious battle between the ego and the soul ensues (conscious and subconscious) within its walls, the mind in order to protect itself, plunges into denial and once there it would then require a lot of reassurance to admit, confront and deal with any issue it may then have to face.
    Sometimes, even when you are a person awakened to the path one must lead, the mind can still be trapped within an idea, which it refuses to let go and accept in order to move on and continue to grow. Sometimes it truly is easier said than done.

    Love it, thank you for sharing…

  • Joe Dorish on Jun 30, 2009

    Another great one Kate!

  • Jenny Heart on Jun 30, 2009

    Great poem and one great ending phrase. Love it!

  • stryka66 on Jun 30, 2009

    You always bring that ‘touch of class’ to Authspot, Kate – I’ve one word for ‘Freefall’ – BRILLIANT

  • Casey Mack on Jun 30, 2009

    There is a wonderful string of tension that runs all through this lovely piece, that gives it an excellent edge in reading.

  • DA Cournean on Jun 30, 2009

    Beautiful Kate!

  • Katie Marie on Jun 30, 2009

    Wow! Exilerating! A freefall that turns into flight soaring towards the sun.

  • BullwinkleMuse on Jun 30, 2009

    Powerfully expressed, right from the opening line. Great work, Katie.

  • Melody Arcamo Lagrimas on Jun 30, 2009

    As usual, your work is a joy to read, thanks.

  • goodselfme on Jun 30, 2009

    Well spirited and at the same time calming piece so well done.

  • Fegger on Jun 30, 2009

    The greatest gift of such a lesson is that it should be employed—-don’t you think, love?

  • Gayle N on Jun 30, 2009

    This poem captured me from the beginning and left me feeling as if I had experienced forgiveness and tenderness all over again. Beautifully done!

  • Sheila M on Jun 30, 2009

    Inspirational piece!

  • gianne on Jun 30, 2009

    I loved this, Kate. The language, the flow, the personification…all of it!

  • lh on Jun 30, 2009

    beautiful ,

    as ausual ,

    pl read some of mine,

    after SHINE ,

    I MADE for u

  • hollynoel001 on Jun 30, 2009

    quite lovely and captivating

  • STEVE666 on Jun 30, 2009

    You’ve a beautifully descriptive way with words, Kate. Love it!

  • scout on Jun 30, 2009

    Beautiful write once again Kate, your fusion of vision and uplifting words is inspiring.Thank you for sharing your talents.
    A real gift to the world you are.Love and best wishes Scout

  • clay hurtubise on Jun 30, 2009

    You have a magical way with words.
    Thanks,
    Caly

  • chanbox on Jun 30, 2009

    You must let go before you can grasp life. Very well done

  • Ruby Hawk on Jun 30, 2009

    Your poem is well thought out and ends beautifully.

  • Jonie on Jul 1, 2009

    Oh Kate, this touches my soul.
    Brilliant!

  • Debra. on Jul 1, 2009

    Katie, that was a powerful and brilliant piece of work!

  • Elizabeth Abbott on Jul 1, 2009

    I agree with you words of inspiration. Your thoughts so deep your meaning so light. Your words are sharp and land as feathers on all hearts. Your inspiration so quiet falls on ears as the sound of many waters. Your poem is astounding! i love it. Liz

  • Taddghostal on Jul 1, 2009

    Just brilliant!

  • Moshuga on Jul 1, 2009

    The path from Self-denial to breathing again. Told in poetic balance and progression…….

  • Unofre Pili on Jul 1, 2009

    Plain great work.

  • Duff D Moss on Jul 1, 2009

    How do you do it – you amaze me. Soft feathers of forgiveness – awesome!

  • rizzei on Jul 1, 2009

    such great use of words. i like it:)

  • fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa on Jul 1, 2009

    The words you use is so poetic, absolutely beautiful.
    You are definitely an artist, to be able to take the english language an ceate such strong feeling behind each line.
    Awesome

  • NRX on Jul 1, 2009

    COOL, i love it!

  • Barbara on Jul 1, 2009

    Love it!

  • John McDonnell on Jul 1, 2009

    Very inspiring, Kate.

  • Ruth Taylor on Jul 1, 2009

    Wonderful life lesson so beautifully expressed in poetry!!! Such talent is beyond my imagination.

  • genius on Jul 1, 2009

    I can relate deeply to this ! Great confessional excorcism!

  • julianhw on Jul 1, 2009

    Kate – Your writing just keeps getting better.

  • irishpen on Jul 1, 2009

    You are an inspiration! Great!

  • monduman11 on Jul 1, 2009

    wonderfully written
    check out my poem if you like http://www.authspot.com/Poetry/Everlasting-Love.822617
    Comments appreciated

  • BC Doan on Jul 1, 2009

    Wonderfully describe, Kate!

  • Juancav on Jul 1, 2009

    I like the flowing.

  • Liane Schmidt on Jul 1, 2009

    A splendid tapestry of well crafted wordsmanship!

    Blessings.

    Sincerely,

    -Liane Schmidt.

  • Monica Sappleton on Jul 1, 2009

    Wonderfully done, beautifully expressed, a plaesure to read.
    Monica.

  • Bo Jack Russo on Jul 1, 2009

    I guess I’m with the rest nice going here.

  • Tryynity on Jul 1, 2009

    This is really beautiful to read :)

  • OhSugar on Jul 2, 2009

    I will just add, beautiful! I enjoyed reading it.

  • Ginky Binks on Jul 2, 2009

    I love this and can really relate it.

    Ginky :)

  • PR Mace on Jul 2, 2009

    Beautifully written. Sorry I am so far behind, my modem has been down. It burned out.

  • Monica Sappleton on Jul 2, 2009

    Very inspirational Kate. Continue to raise up: both yourself and all of us with the paintings of your poetic artestry.
    Monica.

  • dali on Jul 2, 2009

    hey im a rapper and i put on a beet and started flowing with this, but check out my pages and hit it up .. thk you ..
    smilez

  • revivor on Jul 3, 2009

    really lovely – you must have a bookfull of gems now??
    Have you published anything back on terra firma??

  • Judith Dupree on Jul 3, 2009

    great stuff, well done.

  • Emmanuela on Jul 3, 2009

    Beautiful

  • MMV Abad on Jul 4, 2009

    Oh! beautiful as usual. Congratulations :)

  • CHAN LEE PENG on Jul 4, 2009

    Really GREAT poem. You’ve my liked it.

  • Chris Stonecipher on Jul 7, 2009

    Beautiful poem. Life seems to take on a positive momentum when we let go of regrets, and negative feelings. Nice work my friend.
    Blessings,
    Chris

  • CutestPrincess on Jul 18, 2009

    beautiful poem as always.. yu are very talented, kate!

  • Aldrin A Wilding West on Aug 17, 2009

    You’re true to yourself as ever. Forgiving and learning to love yourself are important steps to being free and comfortable in life.
    Nice one Kate.

  • Phill Senters on Aug 23, 2009

    I like that Kate, “clasp the ropes

    Of belief; your next step is up” :)

  • miraj on Aug 27, 2009

    I just baffled as to how did u manage to write so many sacred,insightful,and rhetoric words about a complex subject such as this.you are a true gift to the site.

  • mishee on Sep 15, 2009

    very nice. let go of the negative. right. :)

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