The bruises she carried in her heart
were deeply worn like her steps
in her home
that helped her go up
while the other brought her down…
to a place
she didn’t know her way around,
but she kept going
until she found
her strength
to let go of the hurt
and embrace the love.
poetry copyright neha 2020. Image borrowed from Sue š
In response to Sue’s #Writephoto prompt. Thank you Sue!
forgottenmeadows 
July 30, 2020 at 9:49 am
So many hurting lives in our world.
July 30, 2020 at 1:34 pm
Sad but true, thanks for the visit
July 30, 2020 at 10:51 am
Navigating hurts can be so challenging. This is a beautiful expression of the human experience.
July 30, 2020 at 1:35 pm
Thank you so much Carol! ā¤
August 2, 2020 at 9:04 am
My pleasure!
July 30, 2020 at 11:12 am
Inspiration to persevere š
July 30, 2020 at 1:35 pm
Thank you my friend!
July 30, 2020 at 1:43 pm
You’re very welcome, my friend!
July 30, 2020 at 11:14 am
We have to embrace the presence of both, before we can let go of one and move forward. Lovely, Neha.
July 30, 2020 at 1:35 pm
Yes very true, thank you my friend!
July 30, 2020 at 11:23 am
Love your poem. Sorry, it has been awhile since since I responded to your poetry. Hope you are doing well.
July 30, 2020 at 1:36 pm
Aww it’s okay, thank you for the visit and kind thoughts. We are well, hope you are too! Stay safe.
July 30, 2020 at 11:49 am
Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site.
July 30, 2020 at 1:36 pm
Thank you John!
July 30, 2020 at 2:43 pm
You are welcome, Neha.
July 30, 2020 at 5:10 pm
Beautiful poem.
Congratulations, I also nominated you for Outstanding Blogger Award
https://wordpress.com/post/lyncrain.com/6273
August 1, 2020 at 11:44 am
aww thank you so much and for the nomination! I greatly appreciate the thought; however, due to time restraints this is an award free blog. Thank you again and congrats to you!
July 30, 2020 at 10:10 pm
Such a thoughtful piece, and the picture just really takes it home ā¤ļø
August 1, 2020 at 11:45 am
Thank you so much!
July 31, 2020 at 8:53 am
Interesting photo!
August 1, 2020 at 11:45 am
Thank you, credit goes to Sue!
August 1, 2020 at 6:49 am
A poignant poem and a perfect interpretation of the picture.
My story!
August 1, 2020 at 11:45 am
Thank you Keith, will check yours out soon!
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August 2, 2020 at 7:16 am
A beautiful piece ending in hope ššš
August 3, 2020 at 7:26 am
Thank you so much! ā¤
August 3, 2020 at 7:56 am
A pleasure š
August 2, 2020 at 10:22 am
So beautifully written š
August 3, 2020 at 7:26 am
Thank you so much
August 2, 2020 at 2:27 pm
Beautifully penned, My Dear!!
xoxo
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August 3, 2020 at 7:25 am
Thank you my friend! š
August 2, 2020 at 6:34 pm
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
August 3, 2020 at 7:25 am
Thank you so much
August 3, 2020 at 5:53 am
Inspiring enough !
August 3, 2020 at 7:26 am
Thank you so much!
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August 7, 2020 at 12:49 am
Wow!! Beautiful!! So well written!!
August 9, 2020 at 9:06 am
Thank you for your kind thoughts!
October 4, 2020 at 9:57 am
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
I LOVE HEALTHY ENDINGS!
October 6, 2020 at 10:41 am
thank you so much!
October 6, 2020 at 10:48 am
YOWZA, YOWZA!