Oh Monica, this speaks so deeply to me. ❤️ Grief changed me in ways I could never undo, and for a long time I think I believed healing meant somehow finding my way back to who I was before. I know now there is no going back. I think there is the me before and the me now. We learn to carry the grief while somehow making room for love, wonder, and even joy alongside it. I especially love the image of the cracks becoming the very places that let the light through. Beautiful. ❤️
Your poem resonated with me. When I was much younger, I went through a few relationships that ended in heartbreak. I went around miserable and feeling broken and trying to drink everything away. I had hit my early 30s when I changed career pathways, although that is kind of beside the point, but also lived alone and took terrible care of myself, thinking my life was just fucked. And then I met the woman who turned out to be the one. And we had 20 years together, until unfortunately, cancer took her, when we should’ve had at least 20 more.
A great poem Monica. I like the message that fractures can become openings where something new can enter. And this line, “Wounds can become gateways,” says something profound about transformation. As you said, we don't heal by erasing what happened but by being permeable to what emerges from it. Really beautifully expressed.
This piece is a wonderful metaphor of the spiritual magic of brokenness. Your insight into the constant light of the spirit always ready to illuminate the soul when the heart is broken. Thank you.
what has been fractured
may still become
a vessel for the sun.
This is magnificent.
Thank you Sara. I am so glad you see the deeper meaning in my words.
That caught my eye… is really magnificent.
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I think your poetry has a strange luminosity too!
Strange in a good way
As in, unfamiliar, breaking new ground.
Congrats on your quality poetry!
I enjoyed this piece
Thank you Sarah - I appreciate you.
This is stunning. Your words alone are so satisfying. The thoughts behind them enriching and calming. Thank you.
Thank you Virginia
Your play on light in this poem is brilliant. Loved it.
Thank you - midnight musing from the dark.
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Oh my God, this is amazing. Thanks for your poetic sharing.
Thank you, I appreciate the read and thoughtful comment.
Oh Monica, this speaks so deeply to me. ❤️ Grief changed me in ways I could never undo, and for a long time I think I believed healing meant somehow finding my way back to who I was before. I know now there is no going back. I think there is the me before and the me now. We learn to carry the grief while somehow making room for love, wonder, and even joy alongside it. I especially love the image of the cracks becoming the very places that let the light through. Beautiful. ❤️
Yes in the moment it can be hard to see past the grief. But once on the other side it is easier to appreciate the journey.
Very beautiful writing as always!
Thank you so much.
Your poem resonated with me. When I was much younger, I went through a few relationships that ended in heartbreak. I went around miserable and feeling broken and trying to drink everything away. I had hit my early 30s when I changed career pathways, although that is kind of beside the point, but also lived alone and took terrible care of myself, thinking my life was just fucked. And then I met the woman who turned out to be the one. And we had 20 years together, until unfortunately, cancer took her, when we should’ve had at least 20 more.
Hi Stephen so sorry for your loss.
Thank you.
Love this so much, Monica. Such a powerful way to see the broken parts of ourselves. This one will stay with me. ❤️
Thank you Steena. I think it is important to see that broken isn’t the end it is the opening that lets the light come through.
A great poem Monica. I like the message that fractures can become openings where something new can enter. And this line, “Wounds can become gateways,” says something profound about transformation. As you said, we don't heal by erasing what happened but by being permeable to what emerges from it. Really beautifully expressed.
Thank you Moe
This piece is a wonderful metaphor of the spiritual magic of brokenness. Your insight into the constant light of the spirit always ready to illuminate the soul when the heart is broken. Thank you.
Thank you Kevin