22.10.08

life is...

abundant. that is what I feel when I am by the sea. it may be that peace is abundant, or pain, or longing, or contentment, or joy. but no matter what the sentiment may be, it is full. complete. overwhelming. I want to live in fullness. what good is a life of mediocre expressions? (admittedly, there is a place to feel nothing.)...but today i want to collapse into the sand at the sheer weight and brilliance of life's abundance. nothing else causes me to gasp so deeply with excitement, almost nervousness. life is at once beautiful, full, and new.

today i gasp deeply because:

my balcony breathes the ocean's fresh wind
i see and feel [you] in this place
the music of the sea pumps green roots into these skeleton streets

3 comments:

Sara said...

I love the way you stated all of that. It really IS so good to feel every sentiment, whatever it may be, in abundance. What a blessing to be able to truly feel emotions, even if they are difficult. I love you my Carolina. Can't wait to see you soon my dear. My life will be abundant then.

Claire said...

mmm... i want to be there.

Miss Abby said...

absolutely beautiful, Caroline! Thank you so much for sharing a little bit of this abundance that you are feeling with us. I am so proud of you and I am excited for all of the things that you will encounter by the sea : )