Where Thoughts Take Me

Cherry
Poem of the week

By skinner_jennifer

Fri, 15 May 2026
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18 comments
 

Whispering to where the sun rises,

how I wasn't sleeping so well...with

my imagination spinning a web of

metaphors that flew in on a breeze

through my window.

 

Wondering! If my future memories

will expand and grow, or will they

disperse like raindrops down my

pane?

 

Remembering when seeing shooting

stars streak across clear dark sky in

September's passionate heat, you and

I requesting wishes...positive visions.

 

I'm done with vexation, now washing

away all murky gloom. I've reprimand

adversary of this ailment that inhabits

body, I'm bidding restoration; assuring

healing can be achieved.

 

Do the answers reside here on earth

below stars and planets? If so expose

my soul, naked before night when all

is quiet and my tears of vulnerability

will be cleansed – so I can prepare for

a bright new future.

 

Photo is my own.

 

Certificate PG
Poem
Poems
Spiritual
Autobiography

Comments

Submitted by hilary west on

I like the Hope at the end Jenny, it was like seeing a beautiful rainbow after the clouds of sickness.

A wistful poem of much emotion !   

hilary  smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Dear Hilary,

apologies for the late reply. It's very kind of you to read my poem. It's all a lot easier to cope with now I know what the problem is. It was the not knowing that was causing me anxiety.

I wrote the poem when I was feeling emotional, but determined that I'd do my best to get through this period.

Many thanks for your kind words.

Jenny. x

 

Submitted by rayjones on

What a beautiful assessment of reality our place in it and what it actually is, elevating.

Ray

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Ray,

it's kind of you to let me know your thoughts on this poem. Very much appreciated.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by insertponceyfre... on

Lovely to see another poem from you Jenny - wonderfully positive!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Dear insert,

I'm sorry it's taken me so long to reply to your kind words. I am feeling more positive now I know what's wrong and I'm determined to fight this cancer.

It's a pleasure to receive your kind words which are much appreciated.

Thank you.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by Starfish Girl on

Hi Jenny, a positive future beckons so well depicted in your poem.

Lindy

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

apologies for the late reply. Your kind words mean a lot and knowing there are people that care makes life so much easier.

Many thanks Lindy.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Congratulations! This is Poem of the Week!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Discovering I've got poem of the week was such a wondrful surprise Di. I've got so much to be thankful for even with cancer. I get out of breath very easily and start coughing a lot, but as long as I can write and enjoy life within my environment then I'm happy.

Big smiles from me, smiley it means a lot.

A BIG THANK YOU.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by Turlough on

I love this poem Jenny. Positive words put together so beautifully.

Congratulations on the Poem of the Week award. It's certainly well deserved.

Turlough

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Bless you Turlough,

I think being positive is the only way to go forward. I'm glad it shined through in this poem.

It was also such a pleasure to receive Poem of the Week and such a beautiful surprise, which I'm very grateful for.

Many thanks for reading and sharing your kind thoughts.

Jenny. 

 

Submitted by marandina on

"I'm bidding restoration; assuring

healing can be achieved."

Positivity flowing from uncertainty.

Be strong like this poem, dear Jenny. Beautifully done. 

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Dear Paul,

with all the love that people are showing and kind words, it all helps me to be positive. 

I'm so happy you liked this poem and thank you so much for letting me know.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

This is so beautiful, Jenny. Here's to all the brightness you so richly deserve.

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Dear airyfairy,

I'm getting quite emotional now. I never expected to get such lovely comments. It's kind of you to share your beautiful words that mean a lot.

Many thanks.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by GlosKat on

I'm so pleased to see you so positive and at peace with yourself Jenny.  Kat x

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Dear Kat,

thankfully I'm still enjoying my food and hope it continues, it's my greatest pleasure at the moment and I'm eating healthily too which makes a difference to my mood.

Always get such a warm feeling when I read these beautiful comments.

Thank you so much for sharing yours Kat. smiley

Jenny. xx