Micah, that transition from “empty gaze” to “fire grew, not bright, but steady. Quiet. True” hit me hard. There’s something profound about how you wrote that inner voice as your “other self.” Not some external saviour, but the part of you that survived the shattering.
The image of starting the climb with “uncertain hands” but no fear, that’s the paradox of real healing. You don’t need confidence or clarity. You need to reach for the next stone.
What strikes me most is how you ended with “not who I was... but someone new.” Rock bottom didn’t just break you down; it broke you open. There’s a difference, and you captured it beautifully.
Micah, you are most welcome. Sometimes, the most important thing we can do is witness someone else’s truth and reflect what we see.
Your poem deserved that kind of response. The way you captured the journey from despair to rebirth is a testament to rare courage. Not everyone is willing to go that deep and then share it with the world.
Micah, that transition from “empty gaze” to “fire grew, not bright, but steady. Quiet. True” hit me hard. There’s something profound about how you wrote that inner voice as your “other self.” Not some external saviour, but the part of you that survived the shattering.
The image of starting the climb with “uncertain hands” but no fear, that’s the paradox of real healing. You don’t need confidence or clarity. You need to reach for the next stone.
What strikes me most is how you ended with “not who I was... but someone new.” Rock bottom didn’t just break you down; it broke you open. There’s a difference, and you captured it beautifully.
Neil, I am at a loss for words. I seen this earlier today. I didn't immediately respond because I was completely blown away by what you wrote.
I deeply appreciate everything you wrote—you are the first person to ever respond in such a way.
Thank you.
Micah, you are most welcome. Sometimes, the most important thing we can do is witness someone else’s truth and reflect what we see.
Your poem deserved that kind of response. The way you captured the journey from despair to rebirth is a testament to rare courage. Not everyone is willing to go that deep and then share it with the world.
Thank you, my friend.
Thank you, Capry. I truly appreciate the sincere feedback ☺️. It means a lot to me.