you are so fragile these days, my dear.
like a sickly woman, frail
your skin
paper-thin
bleeds easier than it should
(Anne Jackson, January 26, 2007)
you are so fragile these days, my dear.
like a sickly woman, frail
your skin
paper-thin
bleeds easier than it should
(Anne Jackson, January 26, 2007)
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3 responses to “Poetry: Lady Trust”
Very beautiful, brief, and yet redolent with meaning.
I did a poem this week, too; I call it “In-Between”
http://movethemountains.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-post.html
I’d love to read any add-on to this poem “Lady Trust” because it describes me. As I’ve gotten older my skin is soooo sensitive. But, I thank you for keeping in touch with us that want the very best for you! Many prayers that you are doing a-ok and enjoying the New Year!
I read this a few days ago when it was posted. It has stuck with me, and as I came back to read it, i found it resonating with a very deep place with in me.
Lately, I have noticed a flaw within myself as I strive to live authentically, and be more vulnerable with others. I often don’t trust those around me, and I often lose trust in the Lord and what His promises are for His people, and for me- His daughter. I lose myself in this striving to be vulnerable, this striving to make a difference but in doing so because I am so weak in trusting the Lord and trusting people, i find myself doubting, hurting, and bleeding.
This poem speaks volumes to me, because that’s where I am. I walk around weak, frail, ready to break with a bleeding heart that’s supposed to be bleeding for the world, but a lot of times is bleeding in self-loathing, and pity.
But there’s Hope, and truth, and restoration to be had. Our skin can be restored, our skin can become thicker.