Evol, Love, loEv
Make it Make Sense.
Some people, taught to love themselves by loving parents
Find it so easy.
But we who didn’t,
We who worked
We laboured so hard;
Therapists, self-help books,
Thoughts and feelings
Sobs and tears.
We unpicked the knots.
We let out the emotions,
And at last, we learned to love ourselves.
About the Creator
Ruth Stewart
Never one to do one thing at a time, I'm currently writing a horror novel and a book of poetry for the daughters of narcissists. Come back soon for a link to be included in all my news, on Vocal and elsewhere. I'd love to get to know you!
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The Ritual of Winter Challenge Winners
Welcome to the Winners Announcement for The Ritual of Winter challenge. This prompt focused on winter rituals and the meaning that settles into them over time. The top pieces stay grounded in ordinary acts and repeated routines, letting winter shape the work through pace, attention, and restraint.
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Childhood trauma can be such a difficult thing to overcome. I'm so glad this had a positive ending. A beautiful poem, Ruth!
A beautiful poem about a subject well discussed. Nicely Done!!!!
So I read your bio before coming here! I relate so much to this... It's very true... Unlearning behaviors they taught me, and even breaking down my walls from being bullied by the very people meant to care for you is difficult. A powerful read and looking forward to more from you. Well done Ruth! ✨
Can't really believe it's taken me this long to get here and comment. Love how candid you are in this one, darling. It's been a hard-fought battle as DK said, and I know from a very personal and close position that is the case. Very proud of you and they'd be absolute morons not to include this in the winner's circle. Sentiment and execution of the finished piece being the reasons! :) xxxx
Wonderful poem, Ruth! Really captured the hard-fought journey behind the piece! The formatting does count so you may just have to delete it if you want it to qualify. I learned that the hard way on an exactly 250 word micro challenge...
Honest and beautiful. Well done, girl.
Gosh that hit me so hard. It's just too real. Loved your poem!
The vocal format seems to be wrong in the count more than right ‘We unpick the knots’ That shows us a picture of the struggles yet determination it takes
Facts. Such a deep poem about learning to love ourselves. 💓💓
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