to remind me of what I don’t want
August 23rd, 2007 by 
dani
To remind me of what I don’t want
I’ve tied knots in red yarn on every finger
One for incomprehension
One for self-centeredness
One for abandonment
One for prejudice
One for jealousy
One for hunger
One for anger
One for guilt
One for hate
One for pain
I’ve run out of fingers
but not of dreams.
Posted in Poetry | 
August 23rd, 2007 at 8:48 pm
“I’ve run out of fingers
but not of dreams.”
I like that thought.
August 23rd, 2007 at 9:50 pm
Oooh - lovely! I’m with Gautami - that last thought is absolutely wonderful.
August 23rd, 2007 at 11:27 pm
I loved this idea and may you get those dreams.
August 23rd, 2007 at 11:41 pm
So right on - each of them.
August 24th, 2007 at 3:08 am
I love the image of tying things on your fingers to remind you of what you don’t want. Good play on the traditional.
August 24th, 2007 at 3:27 am
I loved this…
xo
August 24th, 2007 at 3:34 am
We are resilient creatures aren’t we. Hope is always there.
August 24th, 2007 at 3:56 am
Probably a good thing we don’t enough fingers for each of our dreams and hopes! Grin. This is a neat reminder of hope and inspiration.
August 24th, 2007 at 10:08 pm
I’m speechless — this is really beautiful — what amazing imagery and aspiration, inspiration too!
