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Aaliya's avatar

How beautifully you have woven the complexity of human emotions. Each line is a reminder of how we are all intertwined, carrying our own stories and tensions, yet finding strength in unity.

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Thank you Aaliya - together we are stronger and that is the beauty of humanity.

C Simone's avatar

What a beautiful poem! Your words echo truth while evoking imagery.✨️

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Thank you.

Pratishtha's avatar

This is so beautiful, how humans are so different yet so same.

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Thank you Pratishtha

Max Seidman's avatar

“We cross, again and again” love it.

Monica A Leyva's avatar

I’m so glad you enjoyed this

The In-between Doctor's avatar

Lovely, Monica. There is a meaning here that some of our world leaders might want to heed

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Yes, so true. It was written from a place of too much news and negativity. So you are spot on.

Emmett Tatter's avatar

So cool

Monica A Leyva's avatar

I am glad you liked this one

Moorea Maguire's avatar

What a beautiful metaphor!

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Thank you Moorea - Together we are beautiful. I have had far too much negativity from the news and needed to write what I still believe humanity looks like.

Sarah Newton-John's avatar

Lovely treatment of a well chosen analogy!

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Thank you Sarah - I wrote this while thinking we need to focus on all of the good things in this world. Together we are a beautiful woven tapestry.

Sarah Newton-John's avatar

Yes, more good than bad I reckon!

Robert Lorenz's avatar

Very nice!

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Thanks Robert

Kevin Lawrence's avatar

Beautiful insight and even better metaphor. Thank you.

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Thank you Kevin - I appreciate your kind words.

Stephen J. Lemire's avatar

Great imagery.

As someone who grew up in the Mill City of Lowell, MA, we were always taught the importance of the loom!

Monica A Leyva's avatar

I love that - We need a reminder every now and then.

Monica Fernandes's avatar

And threads can unravel. You pull on one and the rest will follow. Loved it.

Petra's avatar

Skillfully penned with a most striking ending: 'and still capable of beauty.' <3

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Thank you Petra, together we are what makes this world beautiful.

Petra's avatar

Yes :) <3

Steena Hernandez's avatar

This is beautiful, Monica. That line about entering as unfinished threads really stayed with me. And the ending… woven from what breaks and still capable of beauty. So good. 💛

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Steena, I am so glad this found you today. I appreciate your thoughtful comments. We need a reminder that together we are the beauty in this world. So much negativity lately. I think this was my way to remind myself and others.

V S Uma's avatar

Whatta piece 👏👏👏👏

Enjoyed reading thoroughly 🫶💯

💜☮️💜☮️

Hina Gondal's avatar

Loved the poetry,loved the image,so moving imagery 🫶

Monica A Leyva's avatar

Thank you Hina