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hidden inner strength
she had no idea I was watching
nudging her with my elbow from time to time
as was needed
that stab in the gut
redirecting her
silently
from within
all these years she’s called it intuition
and I’ve allowed it
because it suits me
she moves with purpose
though sometimes stumbling
always seeking balance
but it’s me shifting the weight
one foot
then the other
she handles the day to day
while I guide her
content to remain hidden
her loyal shadow
never far away
she navigates the battle but I provide the armor
as I have from day one
that first moment
when I shielded her mind from ugly reality
covering her eyes
giving her shelter from the unthinkable
but lately...I believe
it’s beginning to sink in
I can feel her awareness starting to grow
I’m just waiting
until realization dawns & she finally knows
she’s not always the one in control
she has no inkling
exactly what it is that makes her so strong
but we'll have a heart to heart
and work it out
together
when the time inevitably comes
Published 23rd Sep 2023
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23rd Sep 2023 2:27am
This is brilliant. Our shadows giving us strength and holding us up. I also caught the
PTSD aspect of it. Our shadows being our worst enemy at times.
The loss of control when the string finally snaps. Not sure if this is
strictly creative writing or if it's a struggle you deal with.
Either way - hang in there!!! In writing and life:)
PTSD aspect of it. Our shadows being our worst enemy at times.
The loss of control when the string finally snaps. Not sure if this is
strictly creative writing or if it's a struggle you deal with.
Either way - hang in there!!! In writing and life:)
23rd Sep 2023 2:41am
There's a lot going on in this one. Stuff I'm still trying to process. Just trying to get it out there and see if anyone else can relate. It's something I've only recently learned about myself. Thank you, Adelphina :)
23rd Sep 2023 11:24am
23rd Sep 2023 1:51pm
Thank you, Her! I think we could all use some peace and strength these days.
23rd Sep 2023 5:23pm
24th Sep 2023 00:03am
Not exactly the aspect of me I was expecting but we work with the cards we're dealt, I guess. Thank you so much, Ahavati 😊
24th Sep 2023 3:17am
Dear WW,
Intense. I really enjoyed the twists and turns in this poem. Life is an interesting process especially when we become aware of so many things from the past we end up having to sort out and make sense of. Wonderfully insightful piece. H🌷
Intense. I really enjoyed the twists and turns in this poem. Life is an interesting process especially when we become aware of so many things from the past we end up having to sort out and make sense of. Wonderfully insightful piece. H🌷
24th Sep 2023 2:38pm
It's been a wild journey. It never fails to surprise me with its plot twists. Thank you so much, Honoria 😊
25th Sep 2023 1:06am
26th Sep 2023 12:08pm
May you find peace & answers on your journey. Thank you, brokentitanium
