whistle of fire

Know who you are, just stay
You’re headed straight for fire
Just a lot a bit more than the eyes

Know who you are, just stay
Think there’s sturdy walls
There’s an open door
If you see when she gives you the key
Reputations about her swirl
Ideas form and whispers travel
She looks you in the eye
And that’s surprising
She’s confident and direct
Yet quiet and paradoxical
Often under the radar
But when she’s on yours
You’re headed straight for fire
A painted picture of what she should be
Hot or cold, shy or bold, strong or fold
On the surface or deep down, she knows
Stopped looking at the world
Started looking within
She sees him and her
But she sees her (self)
She chose her journey
Forged a discovery, she became
Just a lot a bit more than the eyes
She keeps her circle tight
Her eyes open and bright
Dimensions she’s still finding
Truths she’s still binding
But she knows a look goes beyond the eyes
She loves what’s underneath
The unanswered questions
The boundaries and the fire together
The fearlessness and drive forever

So, she whistles to herself

Know who you are, just stay
You’re headed straight for fire
Just a lot a bit more than the eyes

And whoever’s meant to be
will truly hear
that whistle

-Grace


I originally wrote a long behind the scenes on this one, but I think it’s all here if one truly hears 😉. This is a “story” of knowing who you are. And yes, fire seems to be the theme as of late…it’ll stay that way :).


38 responses to “whistle of fire”

  1. I am in awe of this powerful, lyrical piece! I absolutely love the way it concludes,

    “So, she whistles to herself

    Know who you are, just stay
    You’re headed straight for fire
    Just a lot a bit more than the eyes

    And whoever’s meant to be
    will truly hear
    that whistle”

    Wow!

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  2. Simply charming. Successful existential verses to reach new horizons on the path of life because you know that a look goes beyond the eyes.
    With your intrepid lyrics you give us a little push to move forward.
    Hugs in the distance, dear Grace.

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    • Thank you so much, Lincol!! Aww I deeply appreciate that, you are so sweet! Your touching comments always mean so very much to me, my friend. Hugs and love your way 🤍🤗🤍🤗

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  3. Beautiful, powerful and intriguing…written by a poet who knows herself well and also the dance of Life:) So many lines, I just loved but maybe this one, I found most intriguing and exciting:)
    She’s confident and direct
    Yet quiet and paradoxical
    Often under the radar
    But when she’s on yours
    You’re headed straight for fire.
    Wow! Love that whole thought.
    I just feel your strength, your confidence and your openness to…..it ALL!! So inspiring!!

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    • Awww Karima, thank you so very much!! I swear when I first designed my blog I almost called it “dance of life”, so I’m smiling big reading your connective/synchronistic words 😊. I love that verse too, thank you for sharing! I am so blessed to be fully heard by you 😊, thank you for your always encouraging support 🤍🤗🤍🤗

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  4. I know who you are, just stay… you’re a brilliant writer, who can imagine and inspire in her own ways. Yes, Grace, that’s literally true about you. So, she whistles to herself…just out of box. Love this soulful and wonderful poem. It’s one of your bests. 😊💖

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