"scars" Digital art by Beth Conklin
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The poem below is a response to my favorite prompt that is now back for all poets to enjoy:
Shay's Word Garden Word List!
I am quite late participating but please join in & there will be a new list tomorrow!
(Use at least 3 of the 20 words)
The Beauty in Scars,
"I show my scars so that others know they can
heal" - Rhachelle Nicol
There is an
art in healing,
letting the
willow bend
to no longer
break.
My soul does
not crave the vase of lilies,
but longs to
run in a field of wildflowers.
Yes, I want
the sweetness of triumph,
but first I
must taste the sober truth
that only a
poet or pastor can tell
I can no
longer be still like zeroes,
letting weeds
grow and surround my aching knees!
Give me engines
that propel me forward;
the strength
to rise like a fox stepping on hill upon hill.
For there is
an art in healing,
letting out all
the stitches to embrace every scar.
"My soul does not crave the vase of lilies," That's just such a stellar line, contrasting the hard glass or clay that breaks if it's bent, with the wildflowers whose stems are pliable. The sense of your poem is the reason why I stopped being afraid to write about anything as long as it's honest, because I found that someone else always identifies and gets some strength out of knowing they aren't alone.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Shay and I do agree about raw honest writing and it is a wonderful thing to write and for it to speak to someone else that way. I am so glad the Word List is back!!
ReplyDeleteIt is so wonderful to read you again, Carrie. Such a beautiful, beautiful poem. I love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sherry! You always inspire me!
DeletePerfect! And so glad we are all back at The List!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Qbit! I always appreciate your comments, and yes the list is back and I am so happy to see everyone too!!
DeleteFor there is art in healing ~~ and healing in art. I love this sweet Carrie.
ReplyDeleteLove, Helen
Thank you dear Helen! Your comments inspire me!
DeleteThe imagery here is piercingly powerful, truth embodied especially in the last lines which absolutely say, without ambiguity, what must be said: "For there is an art in healing,/letting out all the stitches to embrace every scar." Wonderful poetry, Carrie.
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