Could it be true
could you come here
as you are
uncertain, unclear, unpolished
carrying the weight
of a thousand suns
could it be true
that it's enough to show up
this way
the way you are now, empty
of answers, not knowing
not ever knowing
what's next
could it be true
that you’ve always been worthy
and right
just as you are
that you don't have to fix or dim
add
or subtract
could it be okay
that you still forget
to breathe
that you feel ripped open
with want
that sometimes you hurt
more than you heal
could it be okay
that sometimes you listen
to the parts that insist
there's something
more important
than love
beautifully flawed
magically messy, radiating
the light of a thousand suns
could it be okay to let
softness embrace
every little morsel of
you
you
Yes, please.
ReplyDeleteEmbracing you, Jill.
Delete:-)
ReplyDeletestill amazed...
Me too. :)
DeleteOh, Julia. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Deb. Have I told you how much I appreciate your presence here?
Deletelovely messy middling always beside you,
ReplyDeletexoxrachel
Beside you...how lucky am I?
DeleteI loved this so much I had to text you immediately! I believe you are like a modern day Rumi. Your words cut through everything and land straight in my heart. I am so grateful for you, Julia. xoxo
ReplyDeleteThe line that really strikes me is-beautifully flawed, magically messy, radiating
the light of a thousand suns
Radiating the light of a thousand suns...that's you, Lori. Thank you for making my day yesterday with your sweet, sweet text. So very grateful for you.
Delete"A modern day Rumi" I will except that sweetness with open arms. :)
Oh..you know how you inspire me!! This is so imperfectly beautiful. Thank-you for your gifts!
ReplyDeleteMarcie, your words put a smile on my face. Thank you, beautiful woman.
DeleteOh my, this swept me away. Could it be true? Yes. Yes. Yes. I was just wondering why seems that life likes to gang up on me on Mondays? I know I do it to myself, but it doesn't seem that way. I feel like a victim.
ReplyDeleteThis poem spoke to those voices. The yeas and nays, the fears and fights....
could it be true
that it's enough to show up
this way
the way you are now, empty
of answers, not knowing
not ever knowing
what's next
Thank you beautiful sister.
I love you!!!
Oh gosh, Leah--I love you too. Yes, IT IS TRUE! We CAN show up just the way we are, right now--in this very moment--JUST THE WAY WE ARE. What a miracle that seems to be.
DeleteI feel so much braver showing up knowing you are right here beside me.
You seriously rock.
thanks for whispering healing
ReplyDeleteand peace
into all the bits
of my being:)
-Jennifer
Thank you for whispering it back, Jennifer.
ReplyDeleteSending so much
love
your way.
Amazing words that turn into such beautiful poetry that sings to the heart. You are gifted and I love you too much. Mom X0
ReplyDeleteMom, thank you for being your beautiful, giving self. I love you so much. xo
DeleteLove this Jules, truly captures my moments at times. Simple beauty my sister :)
ReplyDeleteXx
Amy
I'm so lucky to have you for a sister, Amy.
DeleteThank you for your support and love--it/you mean(S) so much to me.