My life has fallen apart countless times.
This numbness is fuzzy and familiar.
I lost more people in my life today.
But I am still here.
Truth is still truth.
It’s easier if everyone believes it.
But I guess we won’t do easy.
*
This.
It’s me. Us
We are now alone.
I am frightened to see what happens.
See who is really inside the people I love.
Up is down and down is up.
Truth may not be heard before I die.
So now we find a new way to move on.
To live our lives.
*
I'm sorry.
But, yes...
There are horrific life experiences,
-abandonment, abuse, and broken promises-
that enable some of us by rote
To stuff this horror down deep
While we continue to move our body around.
It's how we've always survived.
You got this.
We got this.
Later: we'll find a better way.
Do what works.
For now.
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Judey Kalchik
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Comments (15)
This was such an open and honest poem. Acceptance dose take time in any situation and it is hard. I love how your poem capture this.
Very well written, without anger and vitriol. Those last two llines are probably some of the best advice I've ever heard. Well writ, Judey!
*Feel dis* 😥 Still reeling from the death of a close friend this week after losing a family member a short time ago. *Hard-sucky parts of life*
An important piece and full of too much painful truth. I'm trying to have hope, but it's not been easy. Hugs to you.
Good work and this is one way to find out who your friends are and how to overcome in some situations.
Wonderful, your writing touched my heart
Thought I had commented but guess not! this is asad, emotionally charge piece with strength and hope! well expressed and written, Judey!
A most perfect response to the chaos and hopes and heartbreak - and yet hope again - of this time. You captured so simply and eloquently what so many of us are feeling.... Or not feeling....
I too am without words, I watched from outside and hope the 49th parallel holds strong
Keep fighting... And watch: https://youtu.be/5xvJYrSsXPA?si=MpsSL9Hvx8FqUG5P
Jk#1 - We will Survive: Gloria Gaynor 60ish...! Jk#2
🤗🤗🤗
Same feelings. Nothing works for me at the moment but I know I will have to pick myself up and somehow move on.
Heartbreaking.... but so well written Judey!!
You've got this, no matter how tough. Well said