Stitches

Stitches
 
A wound, deep and wide.
Gaping, Ragged, Bleeding...

Cover with the cloth of

False Smiles.

Cover with the cobweb gauze of

Empty Sympathy.

Clamp it shut with fingers of

Chemical Laughter.

Hold it together with shaky hands of

Liquid pain relief.
              
 A wound, deep and wide ...

Remains.

A wound,deep and wide
Gaping, Ragged, Bleeding...

Clean with  

Love.

Stitch together with 

Truth.

Soothe with the

Balm of Gilead.

Anoint with 

Oil.

Healed....

A reminder of grace.

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Date: 3/2/2025 7:31:00 AM
Now this is powerful! I love it, Crystol. Well-deserved win.
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Date: 3/1/2025 8:41:00 AM
Dear Crystol, I am deeply touched by the emotional and artistic beauty of your poem. A poignant and potent piece of healing from addiction with acceptance, surrender and the power of faith. Gratitude and grace resonates in palpable ripples. Congratulations for your success in Kai's contest. So proud to share the podium with you, dear poet friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Crystol Woods
Date: 3/1/2025 10:08:00 AM
The honor is mine, to be in the same list with you Ms.Susan! I'm grateful for your comments and good wishes! Xoxo
Date: 5/27/2024 7:46:00 PM
Just as beauty is not just 'skin-deep,' neither are wounds. Nicely done, Crystal!
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Crystol Woods
Date: 5/27/2024 9:35:00 PM
I thank you, GW, for the comment and your time! I will visit your writings soon! Xo
Date: 5/26/2024 4:27:00 PM
A triumph of faith and healing over despair and addiction. Nothing worse than false smiles
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Crystol Woods
Date: 5/29/2024 8:12:00 AM
Soup mail sent 5/29/24 xoxo
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Crystol Woods
Date: 5/27/2024 9:33:00 PM
Agreed Tom, thanks for weighing in!
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