Believe oh doubting mind it is true
Pain can bring out the genius in you
The creative soils you thought were dry
Moistness once lost now again thrives
A silly girl is all they see
One with that heart upon her sleeve
They don’t know you as you are
They only see you from afar
Depth has returned she does rejoice
The chambers in her mind regained their voice
The pain, the pain, you are a gift
How she welcomes this spiritual shift
Drying the tears from alcohol
The spark, the magic finally recalled
Long ago a she had much to give
Surrendering to darkness, the light again lives
Yes you say she will always be
That girl you find ever so silly
And that’s okay because she knows
Her truth is not for you to grow
And yes you have your enormous words
Looking down on her as just absurd
But i tell you she understands this
Small minds, big words tell many a myth
Oh how she can feel this sense of freedom
Thoughts commence in her mind’s own kingdom
Roaming the halls as they return
And with FIRE they burn… they burn burn burn…
Tickled she realizes her passion’s longevity
Back came her friend she calls creativity
Never thought she’d again sketch a sketch
Or to paper her words would fetch
Pain of all things would become her fire
To give her that of what she desires
And that was to set her very self free
To write and sing and live only as she
Some will laugh and some will demean
Hence the reasons she’s sometimes unseen..
Judge judge all you want..
She takes it in stride as nonchalant
Ah pain, pain, you glorious creature
Who thought you’d become her very best feature
Pain, pain, you sweet heart slayer
Unknowingly you’ve become her brightest layer…
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Awww…bless. Beautiful poem and such talent Jen. As you wrote,”Surrendering to darkness, the light again lives,” the words made me grateful that creativity we all can appreciate and celebrate does indeed come back in recovery. Keep up the lovely writing! xx
Jen this is beautiful, I love your writing,
Who thought you’d become her very best feature
Pain, pain, you sweet heart slayer
Unknowingly you’ve become her brightest layer…
You have wonderful layers from the lightest to the deepest, no silliness that I have ever seen.
You are so strong and your words so powerful. Thank you for opening yourself and sharing this with us. You should be very proud of ALL you have accomplished.
Wow Jen!! Very impressive! so much beauty and talent <3
xoxoxoxo
Beautiful poem Jen. We are so proud of you!!!
I tried to reply to each individual but for some reason when i clicked it opened another page.. i want you guys to know that i take to my heart your encouragement.. i wrote it 3 yrs ago i think..maybe more..and it started out as a people problem and being judged here on itr and meetings.. feeling very insure knowing what people have said about my chairing and being too nice.. i could be worse.. i am very fierce for those who have grown close to me over the years which is a handful 4 are right here in the comments.. MIKE HANNEY! omg.. i grew up with mike so he must have read on FB.. thank you for commenting and reading…you are such a good soul and your profession as a fire captain is selfless.. i am blessed.. today i am just blessed..
I feel ya sister. Stay strong. Stay tuned. Stay True Jenn ((hugs))
I love you and your inner soul……so talented!
Beautiful lady inside and out. Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem. It’s a reflection of your soul. XO
So Beautiful just like you Jenshine;)
I absolutely LOVE this, even more the third time 🙂
Pain, the touchstone to your souring spirit, healing passion and self expression is beautiful and inspirational. Thank You for your courage to write and share.
XO Kat
I’ve read this umpteen times..it’s beautiful. It touched me on many levels…your inner light shines and soars in your words here Jen, I hope there’s more to come 🙂 xo
I’ve read this umpteen times, it’s beautiful…it touched me on many levels. You shine and soar thru your words here Jen, I hope they’ll be more to come 🙂 xo