Grief & Heartbreak are an interesting route to Joy. Believe me, had I designed the journey, Joy would be the leading lady. However, I am neither the author nor finisher of the great book of life. I become privy to the events as they unfold and am often times knocked completely out of my socks! Grief has been a common theme in my life and family for nearly 8 years. It seems I’ve attended more funerals than any other type of event and my heart is full. It has become so full, it’s starting to harden. But God.
This collection of poetry was birthed over the course of decades. From the sting of unrequited, puppy love to the living death of divorce, and beyond, poetry is my safety vest. Poetry allows me to make sense of the feelings so they don’t overtake me. Poetry makes room for me to dream and create my version of reality. Poetry gives me space to recreate myself as many times as necessary. Sure, I’m delicate, but I’m equally a force to reckon with.
Iron Flower is where I am right now. My father passed less than a year ago. I lost my job shortly after and my two and a half year relationship erupted, and consequently ended. This season is forcing me to both grow and become tough. Notice I said tough, not strong. Strength implies ability, but toughness insinuates endurance and agility. Sure I can handle it, but can I withstand it? Will I?
That is the question. I shall live on to discover the beauty of the answer.
Are you with me?
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