I felt a sense of benediction steal over me as I read. My mom always told me, "You are a human being, not a human doing. Just be." Your poem gave me that same sense of taking a breath and finding my worth without needing to strive and add anything to it. Thank you, Drew.
This is a beautiful, grounding, and profound poem, Drew. The contrast between “the clank of the world” and the quiet of snow-covered trees really stayed with me. I loved the reminder that we are not just a means to an end, but something sacred in ourselves. The repetition of “breathe true air” felt like a quiet blessing. Thank you for offering this moment of stillness and truth.
My pleasure! It’s truly a joy, Kassi, this space brings out such richness in everyone’s voice. Thank you for creating a place where we can show up fully and be met with so much heart.
I love the depth and brevity of your poem Drew! Thank you for sharing your work with us!
I felt a sense of benediction steal over me as I read. My mom always told me, "You are a human being, not a human doing. Just be." Your poem gave me that same sense of taking a breath and finding my worth without needing to strive and add anything to it. Thank you, Drew.
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The world is, indeed, not ready for such a vision!
What an opening couple of lines! Beautiful. Thank you for sharing your work with us. Also, the title intrigues me.
You had me with the word “clank” and you kept me with the quiet progression that follows. 🩵🩵🩵
Thank you! That word is a nod to Walt Whitman.
Love that! 🙏🏻
This is a beautiful, grounding, and profound poem, Drew. The contrast between “the clank of the world” and the quiet of snow-covered trees really stayed with me. I loved the reminder that we are not just a means to an end, but something sacred in ourselves. The repetition of “breathe true air” felt like a quiet blessing. Thank you for offering this moment of stillness and truth.
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My pleasure! So grateful for the way you hold space for these sacred offerings, Kassi.
Thank you Saira for cheering on fellow writers!
My pleasure! It’s truly a joy, Kassi, this space brings out such richness in everyone’s voice. Thank you for creating a place where we can show up fully and be met with so much heart.