WILLLOSEIT's CalorieKing blog
Thursday, Jun 28 2007 - season of change
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today I am presenting my modest attempt at a haiku. a haiku is a form of japanese poetry with 17 syllables in three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five syllables. traditionally a haiku is used to describe nature or a point in time. it is also often used to describe a season. so i tried to use it to describe what i call my season of change. the result is a series of haikus that describe my weight loss journey, i think. i have never been one to follow rules, so this was difficult for me. i tried not to let the form become more important than the substance. i don't know whether i succeeded or not. as far as i am concerned, the jury is still out. i will probably be back to read and change this 10 times...or i will just leave it be and try again another day. that is life and this weight loss journey i guess.
i hope you are all having a wonderful today. if not, remember tomorrow is another day.
season of change
on the long road to
a healthier me i see
the darkness and light
people on my side
others who dont understand
what this means to me
challenges to face
the road twists and i am lost
but no turning back
changes allude me
come way too slowly it seems
the virtue patience
it is a journey
not a short walk in the park
a stroll without end
so it seems some days
that i just will not last long
so easy to give up
the bird sings her song
but it is my voice i hear
calling out for help
give me faith and hope
take my hand and guide me to
the light makes me strong
i am not certain
of the strength i have within
so i pray each night
the power is me
i have to believe it so
i do what i must
to keep the dream safe
to follow the road to joy
to make peace with me
so darkness and light
two sides that challenge my course
i must choose wisely
and listen to the light
that will bring me what i need
to follow my heart
a healthier me
the butterfly free at last
and i sing and dance
on the long road
to a me that is healthy
the darkness is gone
i hope you are all having a wonderful today. if not, remember tomorrow is another day.
season of change
on the long road to
a healthier me i see
the darkness and light
people on my side
others who dont understand
what this means to me
challenges to face
the road twists and i am lost
but no turning back
changes allude me
come way too slowly it seems
the virtue patience
it is a journey
not a short walk in the park
a stroll without end
so it seems some days
that i just will not last long
so easy to give up
the bird sings her song
but it is my voice i hear
calling out for help
give me faith and hope
take my hand and guide me to
the light makes me strong
i am not certain
of the strength i have within
so i pray each night
the power is me
i have to believe it so
i do what i must
to keep the dream safe
to follow the road to joy
to make peace with me
so darkness and light
two sides that challenge my course
i must choose wisely
and listen to the light
that will bring me what i need
to follow my heart
a healthier me
the butterfly free at last
and i sing and dance
on the long road
to a me that is healthy
the darkness is gone
9 comments so far.
9.
a decade ago
You are a wonderful poet Grace. Keep on expressing yourself!
:heart1:
by TREE
8.
a decade ago
by SANDGEE
7.
a decade ago
Wow!, Grace, that was truly outstanding
:clap:!!! You really have a magic for words, and an insight that runs through the depths of humanity's wisdoms 
:inlove1:!!! Grace, you inspire me with your strength, your courage, your love, your wisdom, your grace; and I stand in both awe and gratitude that I get the opportunity to walk along this journey with you and share it with you 
:love: 
:love: 
:love:. . . . You are doing wonderful things for yourself (most importantly 
:thumbu2: ) and you are also doing wonderful things for those of us who share this journey with you (a major perk for the rest of us 
:love: )! In short: Love ya lots and admire you always, Kristen 
:heart1:
by KRITTI
6.
a decade ago
Beautiful
:love:
by AMANDALCB
5.
a decade ago
Just wanted to say -
:love:
You're blog really makes my day -
And makes a bright spot (My sad attempt at a Haiku!)
by LUROX
4.
a decade ago
You truly have a gift, that is beautiful...and voices what so many of us can't. Thank you for sharing!
:)
by MYCIE
3.
a decade ago
by BUN201
2.
a decade ago
by JUSTPATTI
1.
a decade ago
I would not change one word. I love it just the way it is. You have a gift for putting into words what so many feel. Thank you for sharing this gift with us.
by LUCKYDUCK2