Inside the cocoon
The dark feels heaviest right
Before light enters
.
Everything I thought
Was wrong about myself was
Just my own shadow
.
They see the blooming
But not the waiting; long years
Spent under the ground
.
Every cell in my
Body wants to sing out, but
Life whispers: “Not yet”
.
I have spent my life
Here but not present, except
When the light hits me
.
Gold glue fills the cracks
Between who I used to be
And who I am now
.
Cherry blossoms on
A barren tree in winter
The first signs of spring
.
Sitting in silence
Devouring the first sips of
Dawn like medicine
.
On the precipice
As the wave finally crests–
A new beginning
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Comments (8)
Every line of this is gorgeous and filled with talent!
Such a hopeful new beginning, too. I enjoyed this.
Gold glue was my favourite part of these sets of Haiku! You did such a magnificent job on this!
A magically profound poem, Joelle. Brilliant work!
This is beautiful! This made me feel like I was inside the cocoon, waiting for the time when I could out in the world, changed and made a new.
"Gold glue" is beautiful imagery, Joelle! A lovely piece.
This is wonderfully done. Hits deep and made me think. Loved it.
Brilliant writing. And on a personal note… I **needed** this today! Thank you 🙏 🤍