Broken
We All Are...
We are all broken, shattered and torn
In some way or another
Surrounding ourselves with sharp, jagged edges
Thinking these barriers protect us while
We push others and their love and caring
Far away
Keeping our distance
Denying ourselves this basic human desire
To be loved, held, and wanted
Needing closeness, intimacy, and love
But instead, we hide our painful fractured souls
Where no one can easily see or judge
The frailness that shames us
Our brokenness we see as weakness
Pretending we are good, whole, and complete
Yet desperately needing the glue
The balm
The healing
That is only soothed by love
We are all broken, shattered, and torn
And alone
Always alone
About the Creator
Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior
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Spot On! What an awesome piece!