The poem explores themes of exclusion, facade, and self-worth. The speaker reflects on unreciprocated love and the painful realization of being overlooked. It conveys a yearning for belonging and highlights the dichotomy between appearances and reality. Ultimately, the speaker resolves to find peace by embracing self-acceptance and leaving behind the illusions of the past.
A friend recently asked me a two-part question that I have been pondering for days now. She asked: “How has your story of walking through lament – and joy in … Continue reading Lament and Joy
I wrote these words exactly one month ago and I’ve been pondering them, again, over the past three days as we adjust to our new reality: I’ve been struggling lately … Continue reading Expectations and Reality
We all have preconceived notions and expectations about what our lives will look like. For me, I always assumed that I’d marry fairly young and have a family (like generations … Continue reading I’m Not the Mom I Thought I’d Be
Even So, Joy 