
Love was always there
Hiding inside my heart
I waited for you in a world
That so often became cold and empty
Because I never felt
Truly seen or heard
Life revolved around your own demands
And sometimes there was no way
To make my presence known
So I grew quiet
And learned to internalise
While the hunger for love grew
But not in a way I could
Express or recognise
So much deep distress
Resulted
That it has taken years
To acknowledge it
And so now I stop looking for
The faces that don’t see me
Instead I turn to face myself
And seek comfort from those things
That bring me gladness
And so often lately
I am surprised by the joy that just arises
After a wind swept walk
As I feel the dancing flame
Inside my heart
Growing
As the fire of my spirit
Shines its light
Keeping my soul warm
wow! those last lines, loved them! can feel the joy radiating from this post!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m loving the feelings that are coming through lately Carol Anne. Love really is the basis of everything. I’m so grateful. 💖
LikeLiked by 1 person
So delighted for you ❤️❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks sweetie all the support here has really helped so much.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I feel the same way about the support I get on my blog, this community is awesome
LikeLiked by 1 person
So agree with Carol. Stunning.
LikeLiked by 1 person
❤ bless you, Gary.
LikeLike
This is a beautiful poem! It starts out sad, but ends on a really joyful note indeed.
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s so good to hear from an outer perspective Astrid. I wish our family was closer but then I see at times I turned away too, I am slowly coming to terms with it all. I am so glad now life is just not sadness and joy is finally closer. Love to you and thanks again. ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh yes, I can relate to this experience.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Beautiful
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Michelle ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person