Shine

Sometimes you have to break
So that the light seeps in
Slowly through open cracks
Sealing scars and your fears
Shining bright inside out
Sewing cloaks of wisdom
Spools of thread now untwined.

22.4.2021
Contest: Pleiades 5.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Makama Avatar
April 27, 2021 at 7:37 PM
A big big congratulations on your win. This is well deserved, I enjoyed every bit of this poem.
Mitra Avatar
April 28, 2021 at 12:03 AM
Thank you dear Funom....much appreciated :)
Merryman Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 2:49 PM
Carol, congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M
Wolf Avatar
April 24, 2021 at 7:47 PM
This is truly haunting, Carol. Penetrates deep. Congrats on your placement in the contest. Cheers, Gershon
Mitra Avatar
April 25, 2021 at 12:43 AM
Yes Gershon it is....much appreciated :)
Buhagiar Avatar
April 21, 2021 at 11:11 PM
A very pleasant Pleiades.
Mitra Avatar
April 21, 2021 at 11:45 PM
Thank you dear Victor....much appreciated :)
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