Acceptance

I sit down and begin my cathartic writing to show how evolved I am.
To relay how the pain, heartbreak and strife has only made me stronger, better.

But that is not true.
I am broken, wounded, scared and lack many instincts needed in this world.

Am I less because I can’t fake it? Weaker than others or stronger by embracing my truth?

My glaring transparency offers me no advantage.
To the contrary, it makes me appear ill adjusted.

I will take that, in all it’s loneliness and live on my island.
You can have your lies but if you find your strength, bring me your pains and we can hold each other until the hurt goes away.

Reviews

[Vertigo Cat1111]

This poem was a hit to the heart- that moment when you realize your not where you want to be. It was written in a very classy feeling way, the emotions broad and honest without over explanation or anything of the sort. ‘We can hold on each other until the hurt goes away.’ This is my favorite line. It’s beautiful and sad, but very comforting. There’s so much refined and wonderful emotions and writing here. Thank you so much for sharing!