18 November 2025

Feeling Alive

 



What makes me feel most alive
despite the state of the world?
When I think of times past,
the hiking, dancing, teaching,
directing—I smile.  I feel more
alive than sad, especially
when I share memories with friends
or write them into poems. 
 
And those things I still do, like
reading, writing, and deepening
spiritually.  So grateful am I for trees!
For roaming the internet,
For prayer meetings and for cats.
I feel more alive than pain,
I feel more alive than alone.
I feel more alive than ever.


 

For Sumana's prompt "What makes you feel most alive" at What's Going On? 

 

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© 2025 Susan L. Chast

5 comments:

  1. Anonymous11/19/2025 9:36 AM

    All good things :)

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  2. Sherry Blue Sky11/19/2025 11:32 AM

    Wonderful, Susan. I am grateful for trees too! I especially love your three closing lines. This poem lifts the reader up. Just lovely.

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  3. Sumana Roy11/19/2025 11:59 AM

    "When I think of times past,
    the hiking, dancing, teaching,
    directing—I smile." We are truly grateful for such magical moments that gifted us a smile. Even the memories today make us feel alive. I love the closing lines too. Beautiful.

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  4. Mary11/19/2025 2:15 PM

    I hadn't thought of that, Susan. Yes, the memories!! The wonderful memories. And still today....there ARE those wonderful times of aliveness, the times to be thankful for and appreciate. The moments that make us 'feel more alive than ever!' Lovely thoughts.

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  5. Marja11/19/2025 4:28 PM

    Oh how wonderful such great things which makes you feel alive Love them and love the last 3 lines

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