Rebirth
An observance of gratitude
Rebirth
I celebrate the rebirth of life on my balcony garden.
Luscious succulents and variegations of striations and patterns.
Cactuses provide a diversity form, texture, chroma, shape and dimension.
The Jasmine tendrils explore the structure of my garden arch.
From the butterfly, a string of rough hewn hearts made of driftwood.
Soon the chakras will sway.
The birds feature provides a place of rest for regal brass elephants bejewelled with blue crystals and bells awaiting the breeze to chime.
The sun pierces the faceted heart and projects rainbows.
I gaze at the shells and starfish and feel the presence of the sea.
In this moment I see a blue sky day.
Next?
Hanging baskets with vibrant displays of colour.
[ Taking these photos anchors me in the here and now. I have restored my balcony garden after spending 9 out of 12 months in the Psychiaric facility, Toowong Private Hospital .
This provides me with a physical and visual context for reflection on resilience.
This process extinguishes a mind on fire after a continuing pattern of three hours of sleep per night when my eyes finally close at dawn. ]
[ Last discharge date 13/03/2021.]
Pauline Fountain. © 2021. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be used or reproduced without the written permission of the author.
About the Creator
Pauline Fountain
Writing and photography provide a creative outlet to reflect with meaning on my life.
My mental health? Bipolar 1 (Rapid Cycling), Complex PTSD and Functional Neurological Disorder.
My son’s gentle wisdom furnishes me with the gift of hope.
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You are definitely on your way to healing. Between your little garden, photography and writing down your thoughts, there is a peaceful little imp on your shoulder nudging you to calm and stressless days filled with prosperity and light. Believe it and it shall be.
This was such a beautiful and evocative way to start your healing-through-writing journey on this platform! I'm really looking forward to reading you on a regular basis 💜x