I dig my toes into the carpet
like tree roots.
My spine lifts and lengthens
like a supple autumn trunk,
limbs hanging like colorful leaves.
The focus I need for
tree pose brings me peace but
makes me sway
and dance as if in a
hurricane wind.
Copyright 2016 Brenda Davis Harsham
Note: After six surgeries, my balance is returning slowly. Yoga helps. I don’t give up. Maybe someday my tree pose will be as beautiful as this maple. I’ve been slow to visit blogs because my back trouble is back, with a vengeance, and it’s become hard to type again. I hope to stop by and see you soon, though. Have a magical week everyone!
I like your poetry. I am glad you are back on track (with your yoga routine). I am an new blogger. I am glad that there is an opportunity to share one’s experiences and interests with people of the same interests. I have an Instagram account (evaisco) and a Facebook page (Wise Living), as well as YouTube posts where I share my accomplishments and successes in fitness, and healthy living. I started meditating around 8 years ago. I read and studied many different schools and techniques, and I do practice mindfulness and pranayama. I practice yoga daily for half a year, and cooking vegetarian and vegan dishes. On my new blog I am sharing all this experience with everyone. I hope you can follow and find my articles honest and interesting. Thank you, and good luck.
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Thank you. Always a pleasure to be healthy and fit. I much prefer it to needing surgery. 🙂
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… I think that I shall never own,
A tree as lovely as your poem! 😀
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Aw, what a sweet thought. You are a dear friend. XOXO
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⭐ ❤ ⭐
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
LEAF HER ALONE—it’s her way of getting back to healthy! 🙂
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LOL Another good pun. How do you do it?
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Fortitude. and being “wild and crazy”…on the inside!
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A good way to be. Persevere in your zaniness. 😉
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INTEND TO. Happy Thanksgiving..you purveyor of fairy mystique, you!
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Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, too.
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Great poem. Get well.
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Thanks!
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Such awesome magnificence. 🌹
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Thanks!
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i’m so glad you are feeling stronger and take your time with everything, it will come in its time –
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Thank you. I hope so.
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Lovely photo and poem Brenda. I practise yoga each day and find it helps with my back pain and mobility. It also helps with core strength. Happy yoga days. Take care
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Yay for yoga and healing!
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Pilates and Tai Chi are good too. I hope you’re feeling better. Hugs
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I should exercise more and sit at my computer less. 😉
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You might remember I have some serious balance issues from MS but yoga has helped so much. Tree pose is still really hard for me, but I keep at it — I will think of this poem next time I’m resisting the hurricane! 🙂
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LOL A tree in a hurricane is still a tree!
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I pray that in no time, you will indeed move again as gracefully as trees swaying in the breeze. Take care. 🙂
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Thanks, Imelda!
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As someone new to Yoga, it’s hard for people without back problems to keep their balance in the tree pose. Keep at it and keep mending and you’ll be like that beautiful tree in no time.
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What a lovely outlook! 🙂
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I’m sorry to hear that you back is bothering you again. I hope you find a way to be comfortable soon. It’s hard to focus on anything when you’re in pain. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers, Brenda.
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So true, Dan. I get stiff so quickly. But I will overcome! 🙂
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I am sorry to learn of the struggles you have had with your back . You are such a courageous lady! My son had to have two disks replaced on his neck due to a football accident. It is a very difficult and frightening thing to go through. Take care and be well. Your attitude is so fantastic it inspires me.
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Thank you, and I hope your son does well now, after that scary replacement. Whew! That frightens me.
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Yes, not happy about that but life goes on.
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Every day is a miracle. 🙂
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I am sorry to hear this about your pain. I am not sure if hearing a story about another back pain sufferer helps. . .
Sometimes my friend, Bill, has had those back surgeries which are conducted within an hour and released to home, probably five specifically aimed at certain vertebrae. He is brave but still works at the warehouse which cannot help him stay strong.
Hugs to all who live with daily chronic pain, especially BIG ones sent to you, dear friend. ❤ I am handing out roses today, one is saved for you. . . Just a shout out and no need to respond. ❤
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Wow, that is an impressive story about your friend, Bill. I can’t say I aim to be able to do that.
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I’m sorry about your back, although it has inspired a beautiful poem
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Thanks, Derrick. I hope it gets better without surgery. I don’t even want to have the MRI!
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Wish you a speedy recovery and all other good things life!
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Thank you!
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I admire your courage.
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Thanks! (I think.)
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Take care and be well.
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Thanks!
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This is a very unique poem! I love yoga too. I had back surgery when I was 14 for scoliosis. Yoga helps me feel better every day.
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Thanks, Sarah! I used to be so still and balanced, and now I move and wiggle. I guess nothing stays the same.
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