“What cannot move begins to ache.”
Water never argues with gravity.
It doesn’t debate the terrain.
It doesn’t ask whether it’s allowed to pass.
It simply moves.
When life becomes heavy, it’s often because too much has been held without motion.
Feelings stored instead of felt.
Tears swallowed instead of released.
Questions carried instead of rinsed through the body.
We call this strength.
But the body calls it weight.
Rain teaches a quieter truth:
nothing clears by staying contained.
Nothing renews by being withheld.
Even hope, when held too tightly, can become still water,
reflective, yes,
but stagnant.
Movement doesn’t mean answers.
It doesn’t mean decisions or direction.
Sometimes it’s as simple as letting emotion pass
without naming it, fixing it, or assigning it meaning.
A tear.
A long drink of water.
A deep breath that finally reaches the belly.
A moment where you don’t brace yourself against what you’re feeling.
This is how grounding begins,
not by standing firm,
but by letting what’s inside finally flow.
You don’t have to know where it’s going.
Water never does.
-Kerri-Elizabeth-
Tomorrow, we’ll listen to what tears carry, and what they leave behind.
SONSHINE FOR YOU 
This is beautifully written and deeply soothing. Your words flow just like the water you describe—gentle, honest, and quietly powerful. The imagery is simple yet profound, and the message about allowing emotions to move rather than holding them in feels both comforting and wise. It’s the kind of piece that invites readers to pause, breathe, and feel seen. Truly a graceful and meaningful reflection.
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Thank you 🙏 so much that’s beautiful.
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You are most welcome.
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Beautiful poem, and the photo is amazing. Did you take the photo?
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Yes I sure did, I take all the photos I post.. I love photography and trying to catch these moments.
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You did a wonderful job capturing that ray of light.
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Thank you, that was one of those right moment right time shots.
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You’re welcome. It definitely was, and what beautiful timing.
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I love all the ways you have used as a metaphor. Tour post was absolutely flowing with profound ideas, Kerri! I certainly agree that it’s best to allow for tears and keep our feelings from stagnating!
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Thank you beautiful Judy!!!!!💕💕💕💕🥰🥰🥰🥰
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