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poem: after

poetry about self-love and healing

By Heather HolmesPublished 6 months ago 1 min read
Pixel art of an artist who has learned self-love

after i make things i stare at them until i hate them

it doesn’t take long

lately i stare at the things i’ve made

and i expect to hate them, eventually

but i don’t

it never happens

i think that’s more beautiful

than anything i could ever make

“after”

artFree VerseinspirationalMental Healthslam poetry

About the Creator

Heather Holmes

Heather Holmes has an English degree from the College of Charleston and is working on a Master's in Digital Marketing. She is the author of "Wings for Your Heart," a picture book of healing affirmations for survivors of childhood trauma.

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