Poems of the Healing

For the broken, for the angry, for the grieving, for the healing, for the happy, for the enlightened ...

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Do You See Me?

I walk down the pavement Covered by a blanket of white My hands in my pocket My head staring down at this sight I see myself leaving footprints On this snowy path I followed I leave a darker and dirty tint I’ve created several hollows I feel the cold embrace my skin I see the mist that forms as I exhale I lose touch of where I’m in I fear I may not prevail As I look up, I lock eyes with you For just a few moments I wondered if you saw the truth Saw the real me: broken Although you’re a stranger I wish you would help Pull me out of this danger I have set for myself Reach out to me please Lend me a hand I’m begging on my knees I want you to understand I am fighting to stay alive Struggling to find meaning I’m slowly dying inside I am no longer being I see you heading my way Leaving your mark in the snow I just long for a simple “hey” It will do more than you’ll ever know But as you walk passed me I realize the sad reality You don’t really see me You don’t see the real me You don’t see the pain You don’t hear the chatter Sadness remains I will no longer matter The hurt will disappear But the fear will stay My end is near Everything will be okay I inhale deeply And proceed according to plan I execute swiftly Without giving a damn The footprints disappear As the blanket fills with red On my cheek, a single tear Alone in my deathbed 01.18.2018, 1:40am

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Ill

Tell me more About what you are. What is it you do? I want to explore,  To know how far You’d go for the things you pursue. How do you choose The next one to go? Who wins? Who loses? How can you possibly know? I’m trying to understand, How do you put an end To a life ... 11.24.19 A. 

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Joker

To whomever may read this, I wish you all the best I wish you a life filled with bliss Love, happiness and all the rest May you always be in good health Your family and friends as well You never know the cards you’re dealt with How to play them, you can never tell They say live as if there’s no tomorrow Because life is indeed short The future will always be unknown But should not be a reason to stop moving forth You win some, you lose some Not everything may go your way Some obstacles are tough to overcome Only you can brighten your days To the strong ones, I salute you For keeping your heads held high To the suffering, I pray for you May your path be different than mine … May the light come to you in the right time A.  11.15.19

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Crossroads

Live until my last breath Live with no regrets Despite the hustle and the struggles Life was meant to be a mess Forget about the structure, And the desire I harbour For perfection, it’s inexistent It’s through pain I will prosper I’ve had my lowest lows Some no one will ever know Kept hidden, alone grieving Felt like the only way to grow I’ve had too much time to think Should I swim or should I sink? Should I leave? Should I cease to be? The end, I was on the brink of But now I realize Intent of abandonment was my vice Self-confinement to the dark was harsh I’ve got to open my eyes to see the light I’ve gotta get these voices out of my head Speak truly to myself instead Listen, as I have been mistaken Yes, success in my time I’ll get I’ve paved a hard road One hard to follow Sharp turns, too many concerns Detours that seemed narrow I’ve got to believe I’m still on the right path I’ve got to believe I’ve got the right map But from myself, above all else I’ve got to have my own back 11.03.19 A. 

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Once Upon A Time

I once was a free bird Thinking I was invincible The impossible was unheard There were no such things as obstacles I was still young back then Living the carefree lifestyle But there was a point when I realized I was in denial I grew up rather quickly Learned that life wasn’t that easy Now I couldn’t roam too freely With all these responsibilities At first, I was afraid I couldn’t take it all in I was worried my light would fade I feared I would not win Darkness started to ensue Anxiety began to brew I didn’t know what to do I may lose I once was a free bird But now I have fallen I can’t seem to get up ... 10.26.19 A.

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Dove Season 🕊

Here’s to the departed May you rest in peace Although the living may be broken-hearted We hope your souls are at ease Reasons for your passings May never be explained Yet, we will keep on praying For healing and lesser pain Here’s to your family and friends May they gather their strengths to pull through Despite a series of unfortunate events That they feel may have come too soon You will always be remembered And your presence will live on Your memories will not falter They will be forever strong To all you beautiful doves Spread your wings and fly You will always be loved This is our final goodbye 10.20.19 A. 

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Thank You 🙏☀️

Cheers to love Cheers to health From my little cup Of latté from MELK May we all Count our blessings Let us be grateful On this Thanksgiving Spend precious time With our friends and family Let happiness shine On this wonderful opportunity Let us remind each other Of the support that’s everlasting We are all in this together So let’s keep on living 

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Apology

For not taking risk For keeping myself afloat I’m really sorry this Is how I chose to cope When you had nothing You gave me a home Yet I have everything And chose to leave you alone I’m not used to the idea Of being nearly broke A safety net is my desire Some relief when there’s no hope Alas, deep inside, it hurts to see You sinking while I swim freely To just watch and be a bystander Hoping with time, things will get better I feel guilt and shame For the decision I made But with these words I aim To undo my mistake You once said I was your all And for me, you would do anything Here’s my chance to help Here’s my time to go big for you 09.28.19

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Lights

It was one, two and then three I couldn’t stop for the life of me It felt like the easiest way to cope Ironic, it was my slippery slope I told myself it wasn’t much Eventually, I’ll be tired enough Eventually, I would stop But things got tough ... I tried to deal with it on my own I thought I could face them alone I told myself I had to be strong But I was wrong ... Under guilt and shame, I cracked I confessed the burdens on my back Confessed the habits I had taken up Became vulnerable to love  08.30.19 A. 

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Superhuman

Forget about the world Forget its troubles Despite its ability to make you hurl Destroy them to rubble Problems will pile on Solutions will seem unattainable Hopes and dreams gone - Wrong! You are still able To become serene Even if only momentary Darling, don’t be so mean Don’t drown in all your worry Because although it seems As though time has stopped The world has a scheme Beneficial to your plot Heroes don’t always Live in a perfect state Yet find a way To fight on with their capes And yes, life isn’t a movie Some things aren’t realistic But the great majority Can happen if you believe it Believe That you’ll survive Achieve You’ll be glad you’re alive 10.02.19

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New Normal

I miss the way things were I’m sure you’d say likewise People would say you were better But maybe this is a blessing in disguise Because although you don’t feel 100% You’ve pulled through this far You’ve shown a tremendous amount of strength You have become the new you that you are Throughout all the battles fought You taught me about patience and faith Those were two things I thought I already mastered in my brain I know health is not to be taken for granted Life can take an expected turn All the simple things are to be appreciated Live and learn ... The past has already occurred There’s no way to undo previous events The present is making itself heard So listen carefully, here’s your chance Live like no other Don’t let time slip you by Strive to be happier One day at a time  08.27.19 A. 

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Four Letters

Love is patient Love is kind Love is resilient In tough times Love will stand Above all Hand in hand Will keep us tall Love will always Be here to stay To Love, we raise Our glasses of faith 08.21.19 A. 

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Changes

I used to be afraid of the new Appreciated the usual routine But when events started to occur out of the blue The importance of life changes was seen I’ve learned that life is too precious Too short and unpredictable Humanity’s purpose became conspicuous: Spread love and not evil Because, despite the detours and rough turns My compassion was being put to the test I seized these opportunities to learn That kindness is still possible when not at one’s best Empathize, listen, feel Forgive and move on Be vulnerable and real It’s what will make you strong    Don’t let resentment brew When the going gets tough Keep on pushing through Until what surfaces is love But most of all, Be comfortable in your own skin Don’t compromise yourself for others Changes from within Should always be for the better 08.13.19 A. 

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Blooming

Soaking the sun Tasting the water By next dawn Your petals shall prosper Your colors will astonish Your scent will soothe Lives, you will flourish As well as enhance moods Despite the time spent In unfavourable soil Remember that patience Helped overcome your turmoils Yes, you will shrivel And at times your petals will fall Withering is inevitable No one is immortal Still, admired will be your beauty That you’ve showcased while living And present will be serenity So love, keep on blooming 08.02.19 A.

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Waiting Game

Consults and tests Always onto the next Hoping for good news If one doesn’t go well Only time will tell No one left to accuse We sit and wonder How long it will take to recover The answer we hope for is soon Until then we wait For things to go our way Relying on patience to be our virtue  07.15.19 A. 

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Unheard

There’s a beauty in pain A kindness in suffering Some may call it insane To appreciate such agony We often wish aches Would not hurt so much But they are what makes Us human beings tough These pangs in our hearts From strangers and loved ones Play an important part In assuring growth is done Life wasn’t meant to be taken lightly Everything comes at a cost But you will be rewarded kindly Don’t see the negative as a loss We are all healing in silence Open your hearts to one another Empathy is of importance We are all surviving together 06.21.19 A. 

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chapter xxii: moving forward

When I was younger, I used to think That I had life in my own hands 22 years later, this thought begins to sink in Life doesn’t necessarily go as planned It’s true, you can chose which direction to go And with dedication, you’ll get what you wanted But some things are out of our control As they say, expect the unexpected There will be times of difficulty You’ll feel broke, lost and alone As unwanted as these emotions may be They are essential for you to grow There aren’t always justice and fairness Pain and suffering are elements to living But so long as you treat yourself and others with kindness There is one thing that is certain You will be rewarded for all your efforts You will be happy in the long term You will find your own worth Because you’ve earned it See the good in life’s mishaps Even if they seem doubtful One day you’ll look back And tell yourself “I can’t believe I made it through that” 05.09.19 A.