Hello, beautiful readers! For this week's W3 Prompt #143: Wea've Written Weekly, host Tia Jain challenges us to write a poem about "the bittersweet, painful, or unsettling aspects of the past and its hold on the present." She also encouraged us to use the imagery of shadows, cracks, and reflections.
Her chosen form is a "square" where the rows represent stanzas and the columns represent the number of lines in each stanza. So, if you want a 3x3 square, the poem would have three stanzas with three lines in each stanza.
Just yesterday, I finished reading Tale of the Seasons' Weaver by D. Wallace Peach, and that story is still in my head. It was absolutely incredible, and if you enjoy reading fantasy, I highly recommend it. Also yesterday, I came across a post by a beautiful poet, Suzanne, asking for words of encouragement for her daughter. So, I thought I'd use those two ideas for inspiration.
many broken, tattered seams
once thought useless, now revisited
mended together but not the same, maybe better
brokenness builds character, they say
give up or build your resilience
the choice is yours
reflect on what once was, but don't live there
fill the cracks in your armor with love
welcome radiant light into your future
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Yvette, this is so beautiful, and this personally means so very much....💞.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Suzanne! I'm so happy you like it. :-)
DeleteThis is good advice Yvette.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kerfe! I appreciate you stopping by. :-)
DeleteIt does so much to life to try and focus on the positive.
ReplyDeleteIt makes all the difference in the world, but when one is struggling, finding that light is extremely difficult. Thanks for visiting and sharing, Christine! :-)
DeleteWe all have many choices to make. Positivity is a good one for both physical and mental health. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree, Jules! Thanks for sharing! :-)
DeleteAmazing poem!!! And yes the book is a ravishing one…I did get the thought of that prompt when I was reading the part where Erith was thinking about her mother.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you picked up on that part! Thanks for sharing! :-)
DeleteYes, we can take those tattered seams and slow stitch into something new and stronger. I really like this poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Heather! I appreciate your visit! :-)
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ReplyDeleteI am so happy to meet you. What a wonderful poem. I am a firm believer that is the cracks that makes us our most beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Violet! Thanks for visiting and sharing such a wonderful thought. :-)
DeleteYvette, your poem feels beautifully hopeful and tender. The imagery of mending and resilience resonates deeply with me, offering such a comforting perspective.
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
David
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Thank you, David! I'm happy you were able to connect with my poem. Thanks for sharing! :-)
DeleteBeautiful, Yvette. So tender and loving.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gwen! I'm happy you enjoyed it. :-)
DeleteI love this, Yvette. What a beautiful blend! Xo
ReplyDeleteThank you, Denise! I appreciate you stopping by. :-)
DeleteI never believed that whole "whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger" theory. Your poem offers a much better perspective!
ReplyDeleteI don't believe that, either, Nicholas! For some people, it completely breaks them. I'm happy you like my take. Thank you for visiting and commenting. :-)
DeleteI agree about Diana's new book, The Seasons Weaver. It definitely lingers with you! I totally love this poem, Yvette. It is so profoundly true!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poem, Yvette, especially for those who are struggling. And thanks so much for the wonderful mention of my book. I'm so honored that it's stuck with you. All about believing in your strength. <3 You're the best.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Diana! Your story was beautiful! I will share my review on my blog at the end the month. Thank you for stopping by. :-)
DeleteBeautiful poem and message, plus a touching homage to Diana and Suzanne.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jude! I appreciate your visit. :-)
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