Pythian Games

The Sacred Way

Posted in Art, KerryWordsmith, Live Poets Stadium by kvwordsmith on March 27th, 2008

(Inspired by House of the Muse writings at http://dailywriting.net/HouseofMuse.htm )

 “Your sacred space is
where you can find yourself
again and again.”Joseph Campbell 

Strength is a twisting vine that won’t let go

Strength is a will that will not give all the way

Strength is a quiet root that digs in and survives.

I confront my past and all my pain

I confront my grief and my loss

I confront the unfairness of life

I accept it – it is mine –

But it is not all that I am.

I heal by the salve of poetry

I heal by creativity’s touch

Art can’t change what happened

But it changes me so I can heal myself.

It renews me, empowers me,

Gives me choices,

Puts me back in control,

Lets me connect.

Pain is a great teacher

Art is a great healer

Together they make me strong.

The Muse never promised this life would be easy.

She never said I’d get riches or fame.

She only stands in the vortex

Pointing to the Sacred Way.

Kerry Vincent © 2008

7 Responses to 'The Sacred Way'

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  1. lorigloyd said, on March 27th, 2008 at 10:08 pm

    So true, Kerry. Thank you for reminding us about the Sacred Way.

  2. woodnymph said, on March 28th, 2008 at 2:46 pm

    Very true, Kerry. Art is the greatest of healers.

    Vi

  3. jodhiay said, on March 29th, 2008 at 12:40 am

    I confront the unfairness of life, I accept it – it is mine – But it is not all that I am.

    This is honestly something that I need to remember myself from time to time. Thanks for the gentle reminder!

  4. Raven said, on March 29th, 2008 at 6:00 pm

    I agree with the other comments–thank you for sharing and reminding us all :-)

  5. thalia said, on March 29th, 2008 at 7:23 pm

    How these words of yours resonate with me:

    “I accept it – it is mine –

    But it is not all that I am.

    I heal by the salve of poetry

    I heal by creativity’s touch

    Art can’t change what happened

    But it changes me so I can heal myself.”

    Beautifully and truly said.

  6. imogen88 said, on March 31st, 2008 at 4:14 am

    Wise Words.

  7. Heather Blakey said, on April 4th, 2008 at 2:59 am

    Having walked the Sacred Way at Delphi I can assure you that you can heal yourself. Like you I have had more than my fair share of pain. Creativity is what has saved me.

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