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You Are More Than Your Wounds - A Whisper of Strength

Pain refines, 
but grace restores.
This is the whisper 
of strength.

There are days
when the world feels heavy, 
when the echoes of yesterday 
press against the walls of today. 
You walk forward, 
yet the past lingers like a shadow . . . 
a silent presence 
reminding you 
where you’ve been.

But hear this: 
You are not bound 
by what was. 
You are shaped 
by your resilience, 
by the moments 
when you chose to rise, 
even when 
the weight of it all 
begged you 
to fall.

Pain has touched you, 
but it has not 
broken you. 
Instead, 
it carved wisdom
into your bones, 
strength 
into your spirit, 
and grace 
into your steps. 
Healing comes.

Whatever storm
you walk through now, 
it is not here 
to consume you. 
It is here 
to remind you 
of the fire within, 
the unwavering light 
that refuses to dim. 
Rescue comes.

And in this chapter . . . 
you choose to rise.

Let these words 
settle within you. 
Breathe in 
strength, 
exhale 
doubt. 
You are seen, 
you are heard, 
and 
you are never alone.




Copyright © Dr. Ivan Edwards | Year Posted 2025

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Date: 7/29/2025 5:09:00 AM

Beautiful
Date: 7/16/2025 7:38:00 AM

It is very well composed, with an imaginative metaphor
Date: 7/15/2025 10:19:00 AM

A much-needed reminder. Blessings. TL
Date: 7/15/2025 5:43:00 AM

Beautiful message and reminder, Ivan. Thank you for sharing. Stay blessed and take care. :-)
Date: 7/15/2025 12:50:00 AM

This is an excellent piece, beautifully written and a must read. Your heartfelt words are inspiring and uplifting. Thank you for sharing, fellow Poe.
Date: 7/14/2025 2:02:00 PM

Outstanding and encouraging words, sir. I appreciate the strength of your message. Welcome to PS
Date: 7/14/2025 1:17:00 PM

Dear Dr. Edwards, you piece is so poignant....it delivers the strength of perseverance and promise. Wonderful poem! Paulette
Date: 7/14/2025 12:24:00 PM

Taheira 3:21?PM (1 minute ago) to PoetrySoup So I was incarcerated for 14 years No honestly it was because I witnessed my Step grand father raping my sister and not thinking I killed him I was 18years old at the time I don't have much and I am in a half way if anyone wants to donate clothes shoes suit cases make up I would appreciate it my address is 509 Cooper St Camden, NJ 08102 and you can call me at 856-964-6966 idk
Date: 7/14/2025 11:00:00 AM

To God be the glory, Dr. Edwards! A profoundly beautiful, uplifting, flowing canvas of shared divine wisdom and guidance, in sojourning through life's trials and tribulations. Allegorically, we have survived worst, and with eyes stayed on the prize, we shall overcome these days too! In onederful oneness of poetic onement, welcome; and thanks for the share:- Looking forward to more of your inspiration. One, Peace and Love.
Date: 7/14/2025 10:03:00 AM

Wow, what an amazing poem. It’s words are allready healing. Thank you for sharing
Date: 6/25/2025 4:49:00 AM

Congratulations on POTW! Enjoy your special week, dear poet :)
Date: 6/24/2025 12:52:00 AM

A wonderful healing poem Ivan, for those going through pain from echoes of their past. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the week… Beryl
Date: 6/24/2025 12:36:00 AM

A powerful and profound potw! Thanks for sharing and congratulations!
Date: 6/23/2025 6:30:00 PM

Fantastic and inspirational. An extremely worthy POTW! Thanks for the wow.
Date: 6/23/2025 1:44:00 PM

Way cool that you got a week in the spotlight. Love it
Date: 6/22/2025 6:44:00 PM

Ivan, your words hold so much meaning and depth. I completely agree with your sentiment here. So many in the world need to read this, because it's a beautiful, uplifting reminder that we are never alone. Truly ! Welcome to Poetry Soup and congratulations on Poem of the Week. I'm adding this to my favorites. So deserving to be read again and again. My best to you. ~ Brandy
Date: 6/22/2025 11:00:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTW win. I enjoyed reading your powerful write. Have a blessed day with your win.............
Date: 6/22/2025 9:34:00 AM

Congratulations on Poem of the Week, dear Dr.! A whisper of strength yes, encouraging a most positive message that we are not alone in our pain. God bless~ I Am Anaya
Date: 6/22/2025 8:47:00 AM

returning with congratulations on your POTW designation! hooray
Date: 6/21/2025 11:35:00 AM

A beautifully affirming poem that acknowledges pain without glorifying it, instead highlighting the quiet strength of resilience and grace. Uplifting and lyrical, it speaks directly to the soul with compassion and calm assurance. A gentle yet powerful reminder that healing is possible, strength endures, and light remains—even in the storm.
Date: 6/20/2025 2:09:00 PM

You had me with the first verse of your poem. Your words were wise, comforting, and full of grace. The last verse washed over me reassuring me; I'm grateful you shared your words today. Yellow Rose
Date: 6/18/2025 12:27:00 PM

Hello Dr. Ivan Edwards, so nice tpo meet you. Lots of wisdom here to re read. so it will be my fav. enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
Date: 6/17/2025 6:19:00 AM

Positive, feel good poetry with a forward looking message. Hey, belated welcome to PS Doc

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