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A Practice In Vulnerability

By Heather ClimerPublished 6 years ago 1 min read
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The words have taken a hiatus.

Oceans rolling under my skin

Waves of wounds undone within

And my boat is tossed on this sea

I have an idea...

And that's all that's left of me.

So please be patient as I trip and stumble

As I struggle to remember how I can communicate

I'm doing my best to be seen authentically

Without the crutches of my own insecure needs

But it's a fragile dance

And the wind will rip through these bones

But it's what I signed up for, right?

I see people as trees-

Every knot and bend

Where the sunlight couldn't quite reach to mend

And that's where we plant the seeds

...But you see, I can't give to you

What I don't do for myself

So every twist in character, every fault and flaw

Every crack in composure

Every battle scar

These things crash into my shores

And I'm nothing but sand

I have to love these things in myself

Before I can give you a hand

And I'm tired.

But I know I'm not weak

I made it this far on stitched up hopes and stubborn dreams

And I see you there, cracked smile and lighthouse eyes

We're not done yet, you and I

This is not for the faint of heart

But I think I knew that, as did you...

From the start.

We pick up our pieces and reach for the stars

Because something about them reminds us of who we are

And this world is madness, tearing at the seams

I feel I'm unraveling... do you see?

Threadbare and loose joints

Faded watercolors dripping from these words...

I'm tired.

Each day is another moment to stand back up and fight

And these wounds will heal

If we love them just right

So I'm calling out to the others

The Alchemists hiding in the wings

I see you, I feel you- little sparks of flame

The work isn't over

But I see the first whisper of Dawn

And I'm inviting you, if you'd like to come along

We're all bent and imperfect

Struggling to remember our Truth

But embracing ourselves, and each other,

I feel will help us break through.

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About the Creator

Heather Climer

A chaotic combination of music, molecules, color and curiosity. Fueled by no small amount of caffeine, I find inspiration in the world around me, and do my best to represent my reality.

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