Gratitude
Haiku Day 2026
A writer on this amazing platform made it known today was Haiku day, and I loooooove Haikus! I cannot go to bed without honoring the day with my own. Haikus being so short are an ever reminder that beauty, truth, meaning can be found in the small!
By Victoria Yadira6 months ago in Poets
What Makes Life Worth Living
I’ve spent a lot of years searching for the light. After losing my mother at 15 and my father at 31, grief became a weight that nearly pulled me under. There was a time in my 20s when the pain was so loud I tried to numb it entirely, leading to an overdose that could have been the end of my story. But I was given a second chance. Today, life looks a lot different. I’ve built my own business and shared a home with my two chihuahuas and two cats. I’ve learned that healing isn't about one big moment, but about collecting the small, quiet reasons to keep going. I wrote this poem as a reminder to myself—and anyone else fighting through the dark—of the tiny things that prove life is still worth living. Doggy kisses, And the infectious laughter of a child. The way your love’s eyes fix upon yours, Sunshine settling heavy and warm on your face, Or rain misting your skin on a pretty day. It is taking off your shoes when you first get home, And crawling into a freshly made bed after a long day. It is kitten snuggles, And that first bite of unhealthy comfort food. It is the smell of fresh laundry, And soaking in a bubble bath with a vintage comic. It is the light in their face when you give a gift, Feeding stray animals, Donating to someone truly in need. It is knowing— This is what makes life worth living.
By Kelly Christian 6 months ago in Poets
