“I have written this poem before but always through a window, never through an open door.”
I love Andrea Gibson’s poems. They fill me in with her courage to understand herself and others, with her ability to embrace pain and joy of life, and with her love, love that penetrates each of her thoughts... Such a gift for humanity!
Andrea’s quote resonates with me. I am drawn to witness a rebirth of a person. It is a gift of seeing new stories and a new path in a landscape that was so old and familiar until the new door opened. I also can imagine the pain and joy of that rebirth process.
I am using a small pattern of polymer clay, orange and green colors. I like these combinations, the strong, forward energy of orange color and the softness and calmness of green color. The yellow translucent center is not aiming at any direction; it is free of thoughts or expectations. It is just an open yellow window...
As I travel with my clay, turning pattern in different directions, I find myself on different paths. I am curious about new findings of feelings and thoughts. Here, on my right I see dense green growth. It feels as I am slowly and carefully moving the branches and stepping into a vulnerable unknown... My head is spinning from thoughts and questions” “What? Who? Why? How?” On a left and ahead I see a hot orange opening, vibrant and textured. I feel I want to plunge in; my feelings of thirst for pure excitement replace careful thoughts and questions!
Usually, comfortable with clarity and certainty, I am surprised how I embrace this process of discovery and unknown. I am in awe of how each turn of the pattern opens the door to experiencing the new landscape!
When I look back to my Yellow Center, I feel gratitude for the courage, curiosity and creativity of my journey.
Ohh, my dear Path... I am standing back from my common expectation of myself: straight line to the best outlined outcome... My friend just reminded me about Galina’s tendency to achieve, to be perfect. It helped me to relax and enjoy the process of following my curiosity. Thank you!
December 5, 2025
