love arrives
a lesson in becoming
love arrives
in the silent moments,
in the way
you learn
to forgive yourself
first.
❤️
it teaches you
that healing
means accepting
the cracks
as part of
your design.
some days
love is gentle.
❤️
other days
it demands
you stop shrinking
to fit into spaces
never meant for you.
❤️
you cannot pour
from an empty vessel.
this is why
self-love
equals survival.
when love leaves,
it takes only
what you
convinced yourself
you needed.
❤️
the right love
will hand you matches
and say,
burn brighter.
About the Creator
Tim Carmichael
I am an Appalachian poet and cookbook author. I write about rural life, family, and the places I grew up around. My poetry and essays have appeared in Beautiful and Brutal Things, My latest book. Check it out on Amazon
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Comments (3)
"the cracks as part of my design" - I loved this idea. We can be broken and beautiful.
Your words make me pause and reflect on the love I give myself.
Love, love, love this, especially the last line.