Echoes of Vulnerability
Finding Strength in Shared Weakness
In the quiet corners of my heart, I find the fragile pieces, The ones I hide from the world, Afraid they might break me.
But in the sharing of my weakness, I discover a strength unknown, A bond forged in vulnerability, A connection that heals.
For in the eyes of another, I see my own reflection, And in their trembling hands, I place my fears, our doubts.
Together, I am not alone, Together, I am whole, In the giving of my weakness, I find the courage to be.
In the shadows of my shared despair, I offer my broken pieces, Hoping to find solace, In the company of the equally frail.
I hand over my burdens, Expecting relief, a lightening, But the weight remains, Heavy and unyielding.
In the eyes of the weak, I seek strength, Yet find only mirrors, Reflecting my own fragility.
The comfort I crave, Eludes my grasp, As I drown in the depths, Of mutual weakness.
Together, I am lost, Together, I am searching, In the giving of my weakness, I find no strength, only echoes.
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Tracy Toccara
Tracy Toccara is a poet and a warrior of life whose verses chronicle a profound journey from the shadows of addiction to the light of recovery. Her collection of poems is not merely words on a page; it is a testament to her resilience.
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