Sun Kissed Days

Sun Kissed Days

Sunday, March 17, 2019

Living The Questions

The birds cheerfully sing,
their joy is undeniable.
They hold the answers of the universe,
while I am living the questions.
Their conversations with the world,
allow me to surrender to the unknown.
My crown is tarnished,
while theirs glimmers in the piercing 
morning light.



I am happy to announce that my poetry book, Second Chances, will be published by Golden Dragonfly Press. The release date is, Tuesday May 7. All proceeds will be donated to charity.
I have missed being in this space and sharing with this community. I have been busy juggling life, and being present in the life of those that need me. I always reflect back on my journey here, and how this community has always lifted me. I am also forever grateful to my friends that shared with me how  my words have resonated with them and have made them feel less alone. Thank you!

53 comments:

  1. It is lovely to see you, Ayala, and I am thrilled about your book. Good for you. I adore this poem, the birds who have the answers while we have only questions. So true.

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  2. Oh, I really enjoy the cheerful singing of birds - especially now when our season of birdsong is just beginning. (Still not many, but they will be arriving.) Their conversations are wonderful to listen to. Oh, and congratulations on your new book!!

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  3. I think questions is what makes us human actually... to only have answers might be peaceful though

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  4. I'm with Bjorn. It's all in the seeking. Kinda makes me wonder then if paradise is being a bird free to fly enuencumbered by the weight of questions or the heaviness of answers. Congrats on the book!

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  5. Congratulations on the upcoming publication of your poetry book, Ayala!
    I really like the contrasts in this poem and agree with Bjorn and Rosemary about questions making us human.

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  6. A beautiful poem, and deep. I love especially, 'I am living the questions', the idea of surrendering to the unknown, and the last two gorgeous lines.

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  7. This is going to lodge in my head--I'm caught by the idea of a question and answer separated and requiring translation (or surrender) between states.

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  8. A thoughtful and thought provoking piece.

    And congratulations on the book!

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  9. Congratulations on the book Ayala... wonderful to hear!

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  10. Questions keep us going. Congrats on the release!

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  11. Congratulations, Ayala!❤️ This is a stunning poem!❤️

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  12. Congrats Ayala, you are a wonderful poet!
    xo

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  13. Lovely to read your words, Ayala. Congratulations on your book! So exciting. xo

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  15. Congratulations on your book, Ayala!

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  16. I can't wait to hear those birdsongs. And congrats for the publication.

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  17. Welcome back, your voice has been missed; now the choir can fill the rafters with poetic joy. Your piece resonates strongly with me. I subscribe to the Zen notion that we have lived before, and that we spend each lifetime "in lesson"--living the questions, as it were.

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  18. Wonderful poem. Congratulations on the new book!

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  19. I’m so excited to hear about your book! This poem is stunning as always.

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  20. Nice to read your words again. Congrats on the book!

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  21. I like to think of those birds holding the answers to my questions.

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  22. I was just going to say what Frank said...I do believe the birds know.

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  23. Congratulation! My best regards from Romania!

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  24. The birds being birds without a care and the tarnished crown really struck me.

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  25. So nice to see you here. I love your poem. Nature does seem to have the answers and we, who think ourselves 'smart', must follow our questions.

    Congratulations on your book. What a nice way to give to charity.

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  26. This is lovely, Ayala. And congratulations on your book!

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