Beloved

The poem reflects a journey of emotional complexity and resilience. It portrays a person grappling with past struggles, particularly in familial relationships, while recognizing their hidden strength.

In shadows cast by life's relentless storm,  

Where echoes of the past and present form,  

A heart is caught between the old and new,  

Wishing to mend yet feeling torn in two.

You’ve seen the weight of burdens far too great,  

A mother's struggle, love’s early, fragile state,  

A father’s pain, a toxic shadow’s length,  

Yet through it all, you've found a hidden strength.

Your choice to guard against the pain’s return,  

A wall you've built, for trust and love to earn,  

Yet here you stand, where doubts and fears collide,  

With love’s bright spark, but shadows close beside.

In memories of hurt, where trust was marred,  

Where pain and loss have left their deepest scars,  

The path to healing seems both long and steep,  

And yet your heart, in silent moments, weeps.

The man who loves you, stands through night and day,  

Though trials test, his steadfast heart won’t sway,  

You fear to bring him further into storm,  

To fracture love, where once it was so warm.

And yet, within the tempest’s harsh embrace,  

There lies a hope, a quiet, sacred space,  

Where wounds can heal and trust can gently grow,  

Where love, if nurtured, might continue to glow.

To let him go, in fears of deeper pain,  

Or trust and build, despite the haunting strain,  

The choice is yours, and yet remember this:  

True love is found in moments such as this.

So, breathe and ponder what your heart holds true,  

For love’s not just in moments bright, but too,  

In working through the dark, in healing’s light,  

To find a path, together, to the right.

Let trust and time guide you through each new dawn,  

For healing's journey is not just withdrawn,  

But built in small, enduring steps each day,  

With love that’s patient, guiding through the fray.

Author's Note

As you read, consider the themes of vulnerability, trust, and the importance of patience in nurturing love. May this piece resonate with your own experiences and inspire you on your path toward healing and connection.