We were a wretched mess,
hanging on by a wafer thin thread,
clinging onto little moments of happiness.
And when that thread broke,
we fell apart and I was left alone,
constantly thinking of where it all went wrong.
Then I hit my lowest last year,
suffocating beneath all that pain,
kept fighting for fresh air.
Read and read and read,
until I couldn’t anymore,
kept exhausting myself,
only to stay awake without thinking,
only to sleep without dreaming.
Days turned into weeks turned into months,
and I came out of this excruciating agony,
with a soul stronger than ever before.
P.S.-
When you’re in pain or grieving, you feel as though it’s endless and you make that pain your immediate reality when it’s actually not. It’s only a part of your reality, and so is happiness, peace, and kindness a part of it. And no matter how hopeless the situation is, and no matter how endless the pain seems, it will end. And you will be stronger and better and happier one day. Take it from someone who’s been there ♥
So true! Sorrow is not a life sentence. Beautiful message, Sonali. ❤️
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Indeed it is not. Thank you ♥♥
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My pleasure 💕
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I can really relate to this, but that’s exactly what your words do, every time. I loved the tone you used here, it was agonizing and poetic at the same time, almost melodic. Loved loved loved it and the ending even more ❤️❤️
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Thank you so so much! Really appreciate your kind words ♥♥
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Some people take walks on the beach or in the park, you and I….we walk on the same road and we are perfectly fine with it🌹. From your rise to strength from weakness, from your lows to the highs and from the madness to the memories you overcame to better instead of bitter. Reading this lets me know there’s an amazing heart and soul out there, the wretched mess, the heartbreak…I know people can relate. But you know you have to get wet when it’s raining, and the struggle is what makes you a survivor and surviving makes you stronger and strength gives you heart and heart gives you soul…. and you have all of that.♥️♥️. This was wonderful, I feel you on this one, I’m with you as well. Loved this powerfully poetic message.♥️♥️🌹
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Heartbreak and pain is something that most people will relate to unfortunately. I’m glad you liked this one. Thank you so so so much! ♥♥
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It is lovely, but that’s not always a bad thing because it’s always uplifting to see the sun. What’s the use of being down when there’s no happiness in the rebound.
Thank you and you’re so welcome♥️♥️
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I agree♥♥
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We feel each other😉♥️♥️. You’re amazing to me!
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What a powerful write, so amazingly written. And I love the message behind this, beautifully done 🖤🤗
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Thank you Ace! Glad you liked it ♥♥
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So poignant 🌸
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Soulful words, and I adored these 2 exquisite lines
“only to stay awake without thinking,
only to sleep without dreaming.”
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Thank you so much Ivor! Glad you liked it ♥♥
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My pleasure 😌
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A beautiful and elegant look into grief and the reality that going through these things make us stronger. I’ve had my share of these experiences, and there will be more. It’s just how it works. A lovely poem, Sonali. ❤️❤️
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Very wisely said. Heartbreak and pain is not something that we can ever avoid altogether.
Thank you Jeff, glad you liked it ♥♥
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You’re welcome, Sonali. Agreed, and I liked your poem very much. ❤️❤️
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Thank you ♥♥
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Absolutely agree Sonali. Emerging from tough times definitely makes one stronger. A poem with a positive message ❤️
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Agreed. Thank you! ♥♥
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Another master piece Sonali
Pain can be physical or emotional.
Physical is temorary and takes a little time to heal so one need not worry forever, at the most the scars may remain due to the past injury.
What about pain and resulting scars ( that can’t be seen by others)?
Here comes the role of inner strength.
“When I planted my pain in the field of patience it bore fruit of happiness” Kahlil Gibran.
I am overwhelmed as usual with your poetry
Thank you.
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Thank you so much! And I agree with what you said about physical and mental pain. Thank you once again ♥♥
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You are welcome
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Well said. You stood stronger no matter what happens. At the end of the day, we will stay strong . Sometimes, it’s take time to be strong as you said. Every pain we endured is making us stronge, to face the world with brave wings 🙂
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Very wisely said. Thanks for taking the time to read this poem ♥♥
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Sonali, this is expertly written to capture the emotions and existence in those painful moments 💜
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Thank you so much! Glad you liked it so ♥♥
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Quite relatable.
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Another powerful one from you 😍 Beautiful!
My god, what has that biryani done to you?
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Haha, no idea XD Thank you! ♥♥
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😀 😀
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Really well written and again, so relatable! Most of your poems feel like my own experiences and moments put into words! ❤
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I’m so glad you found this relatable. Thank you! ♥♥
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Pain does make us strong … beautifully written Sonali ..
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True and thank you so much ♥♥
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Amazing write dear Sonali..!💖
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Thank you! ♥♥
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You’re welcome..!
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Such a true reflection on how our sad times help to make us who we are
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Thank you ♥♥
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That’s such a beautiful message!
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Thank you ♥♥
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WOW!!!! these emotions are so on point
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Thank you so so much! I’m so glad that you liked this one ♥♥
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Sometimes going through tough times is a time for growth. We emerge stronger mentally. Wonderful post with a positive note Sonali
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Couldn’t agree more. Thank you! ♥♥
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Beautifully written Sonali!❤
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Thank you! ♥♥
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beautifully written and so honestly shared Sonali.
So happy you’re doing well and things are improving.
bravo to you💖
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Thank you so much! You’re always too kind to me, really means a lot to me ♥♥
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You’re so welcome.. You are deserving💖
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