The dark.
Crawl my way up
Cold, stone walls
Dragging under me
a leg broken to bits.
Hurts?
Decide not to know.
No one there to tell me different.
Soaking wet
Shivering
The longest, coldest
Decades-long night.
No stars above
Clouds, rain, voices
Lightning to illuminate shapes, figures
Stopping to peer down at me
Watch me struggle
And then vanish
Some shout encouragement
While sending rocks towards me
The most sympathetic of them
Throw me rope
Attached to nothing.
And I thank them.
Motivated only to survive.
Every inch a new callous
Every movement shooting pain
Powerful, strong and acknowledged.
Closer to the top
Voices clearer.
βWhy does he bother?β
As if I have not asked myself
The same thing
Endlessly.
As if their doubts and fears
I did not share.
And I climb to shed them.
Fingers touch earth
Drug out of the well
By the last of my strength.
Forced to be still.
Patience mandatory for healing
For true healing.
But once I rise
I find myself
Hobbled
Wounded in a way
Perhaps only I may ever see as truly restored.
Others choose to see the scars
I see the healing
I see the miraculous
I see the recovery
I seek those who see it too.
And whether I find them
Or not
I will run
And dance
Awkwardly but with such a passion
And joy.
I choose to feel
I choose to be bold
I refuse to be anyone
Who is not me
Who is truly hobbled.
Who is truly hobbled?
Indeed.
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*momentarily speechless*
Stunning and beautiful. Heart squeeze. So empowering and inspiring.
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Im happy for the redemptive ending Fred or I'd have to worry more than I do! THis was a heartfelt piece for you…and its really good to see both sides..Peebs
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I could feel the pain throughout your entire poem. Brilliant!
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Thank you so much. Such kind and wonderful words. Very encouraging π
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Thanks, Peebs! Feeling less than redemptive tonight but I do believe in that unicorn returning. I really appreciate this opportunity too. NHL!
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Thank you so much! This piece means so much to me so your kind words are uplifting π
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Very moving.
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Awww, thank you, Sweet Amy! So kind of you to follow me over here. You are the best, dear. So much love for you π xoxo
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Love the review they gave you, how exciting, you're a Bard!
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Thank you, darling. I was very happy to have the opportunity π
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Hey Rick! Zoe's blog lead me to this post. I loved the poem. I read it out loud for my family. π
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