Listening to the sound of my soul
by Elouise
Listening to the sound of my soul
I reach for the sky and deep into earth
Stretching strings and finding notes
I never thought I would hear or play
No overnight miracles promised
Just the overwhelming satisfaction
Of moving a fraction of an inch
Closer to the woman I now am
And the young girl I longed to be
Years pile on one after another
I pause for a slow deep breath –
Raising my head and sinking my feet
Down into the ground beneath me
I reach up and out one more time for
Improbable dreams already dancing
Within my soul by heart and on pages
Of this body of graceful ligaments
Listening for the sound of my soul
With thanks to Eugene Louis (Luigi) Faccuito for this quote: “To dance, put your hand on your heart and listen to the sound of your soul.” Luigi had a long career as a dancer, choreographer and dance teacher. Most of it against great odds, due to physical challenges and limitations.
© Elouise Renich Fraser, 19 December 2018
YAY! 😀 😀 Progress is a funny creature, sometimes so obvious, sometimes fraught with questions and doubt. But it gets easier, to get happier, and stay there. ((xxx))
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I love your comment, Fran, and thought about you after I’d written this. Thanks for being the great inspiration you are, even though you didn’t sign up for the role! 😊💜💕
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Finding yourself, the greatest gift you could give yourself this holiday season and every day for that matter ❤ Peace, love and blessings dear Elouise and I hope your Christmas is merry and bright. Thinking of you today and everyday, hugs to D, Smudge and wrap your arms around yourself and squeeze tight….love from me ❤
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What a wonderful Christmas Eve comment! 💜
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Well, I wasn’t finished!! Finding ourselves has to be the most exciting, sometimes terrifying adventure of all. Thanks for all the peace, love and blessings, dear Kim. 💜💕🎶
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