Monday, September 7, 2009

Hiatus

Spring foal, first summer

I have a case of the hiccups—
nothing serious, more an annoyance.
That intrudes into the easy flow of writing.
Makes me pause and take a few slow breaths.
In the calm I continue, slowly forward.
And from that deep, dark place, they return.
Those rude little misguided impulses.
And irritate the heck out of me.

Maybe you’ve noticed, the here again--and then gone.
The cheery little post and then nothing.
Miles between scattered pictures days apart.
But please know there’s nothing really wrong.
It’s just a bad, bad case of the hiccups.
And for time that may pass while I say nothing—
I am simply holding my breath.

Taking 2 weeks to feed my soul--
a long, cool sip of nature's finest.

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20 comments:

Ruth said...

A fine time of year to take a break...
Enjoy!

swamp4me said...

A nature-fed soul is a fine thing. I hope these two weeks give you everything you need. Take care.

giggles said...

Hope your pitcher (plant) comes back full!!!!!!!

Arija said...

Nina I sincerely wish you total wellbeing and the grace of being at one with all that is. Go dream by a burbling brook and take in the strength of the earth.

Arija said...

Nina I sincerely wish you total wellbeing and the grace of being at one with all that is. Go dream by a burbling brook and take in the strength of the earth.

Lisa at Greenbow said...

We all have those hiccups now and then. Relax, this seems to make them go away quicker.

Deborah Godin said...

Have some good R/R and we'll see you when we see you!

bobbie said...

I'm glad you took time to post this photo. Lovely!

Sylvia K said...

Lovely photo! Have some great R and R and see you then!

Enjoy!

Sylvia

James said...

That sounds like a great idea.
Enjoy.

photowannabe said...

Drink deeply and get refreshed.
Life can be full of hiccups. We will see you when you get back.

Rune Eide said...

Nothing like break - just make sure you do it :-)

Kathie Brown said...

Nina, I so hear you! I need a hiatus myself! Hope you refresh your soul!

Tumblewords: said...

A hiatus is a good thing! Take care and I'll watch for you at the next bend.

Anonymous said...

Enjoy your sabbatical. You deserve it.

Jay said...

What a lovely way to put it! Hiatus is good, but hiccups is better! The occasional post in a period of calm .. just like hiccups!

Jane Hards Photography said...

Every blogger deserves a break, especailly one who has annoying hiccups.

Appalachian Lady said...

Sorry abut the hiccups--hope you enjoy your break. I look forward to your posts.

Heather said...

Nina, I can sympathize. Hang in there, and we'll be here when you come back 'round.

Mary said...

Do it for yourself. It's wonderful, I know.

Hugs,
Mary who still hiccups...