Write With Me; Assignment 2; Andrea’s Submission
- January 17, 2009
- Category: Daily Diary
- (9) Comments
Yesterday, I posted my second assignment and asked for your submissions if you wanted to participate. Andrea, who writes a blog entitled “Finding Sirius,” sent me her submission. It’s poignant, moving and beautifully crafted. I know you will enjoy it as much as I did. Andrea, thank you for taking the time to send me your essay.
If you want to participate, either post your writings in the comments or email your essay to me and I’ll post it. It’s a great way to get to share your writings with your fellow bloggers in a different forum and it’s providing those of us who read this blog with great material.
Here is Andrea’s piece:
In the last two years, I have found myself drawn to a place time and time again. I have been there so often that this place has become as familiar to me as my reflection in the mirror. It was unexpected….the importance of this place in my life; how much I would grow to cherish it.
It is where I learned to appreciate closing my eyes and feeling the warmth a July sun on my face. It is where I learned the serenity of breathing in the fragrant scents of April raindrops gathered on fresh, green grass. It is where I learned the joy of hearing my footsteps crunch through the fallen hues of September leaves. It is where I learned to see the beauty in the stillness of a deep quiet January snowfall.
I sought out this place when I was lonely and found companionship. I sought out this place when I was troubled and found comfort. I sought out this place when I was lost and found my way home again. And I will often seek out this place for no particular reason at all and I always find love.
It is in this place that I found myself. That is why I know it well. The catch with this place is that there will come a day, at some point down the road, when I will not be able to go there anymore. It will no longer exist. And I will have to be the one to decide when that day is. It makes me more appreciative of the time I get to spend there now. Knowing that there will be an end makes me more aware of what this place brings to my life…so that I can grab those things and hold onto them. Have them when this place is gone. Have them when she is gone.
For you see, this wonderful, cherished place that is such a profound and meaningful presence in my life is not a home nor a church nor a quiet spot on a beautiful nature trail. This place is by the side of a dog. The place that I know well…know the best and love the best…is my place by Sophie’s side.
I’m so glad that Andrea sent me to your site. I look forward, over the next few days, to reading many of your posts.
I would like to make a submission. I have two in mind “I Mourn” posted Nov. 13, 2008 – or “An Overwhelming Feeling of Dread” posted Oct. 28th, 2008.
I’m not a great writer, but sometimes I do have something of value to say. Usually I’m just spouting stuff, but the posts mentioned above were “from the gut”.
Thank You
Date: January 17, 2009
What a beautiful story. The way she put her place beside her beloved dog into words is a gift.
Date: January 17, 2009
Joanne, I agree with you. The story was absolutely beautiful.
Neas Nuttiness, Thanks for wanting to share your writings. I’ll be over to copy and paste it next week. I really appreciate your wanting to participate!
Date: January 17, 2009
If Sophie could speak or write, I believe tshe would craft a piece in much the same words. I believe you must have a love shared.
Date: January 18, 2009
So very lovley for the souls refreshment that was! Thankyou for hosting this wonderful forum of written thought and experiences!
KK
Date: January 18, 2009
What a beautiful love story. Anyone who has had a very special pet can relate to what you wrote, I loved it.
Date: January 18, 2009
This is beautiful! I have enjoyed reading it so much.
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/
Date: January 19, 2009
What an unusual response. I love it! I know exactly what she feels because that’s how I feel when my cat lays on or next to me too. It is just so peaceful and is about the only thing that can keep me away from the computer for a very long time. Wish she would have included a picture of her pooch.
Date: January 20, 2009
Awww, this is a beautiful story. I was thinking all the while it was a place in the woods, I loved the ending.
Date: January 23, 2009