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A Heart’s Liberation

March 29, 2024
By JLI SILVER, Mclean, Virginia
JLI SILVER, Mclean, Virginia
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                                        Beneath autumn's woven tapestry, I tread,

                                        A sister's path, a whispering elegy,

                                        A heart cloaked in silence, its burdens widespread,

                                        New kin demands, a labyrinth to flee,

                                        A soul entrenched in struggle, deeply led.

 

                                        Once cradled close, the family's guiding light,

                                        Now bound by chores, a relentless parade,

                                        A mountainous laundry heap, a sister's fight,

                                        Unspoken duties, like a relentless cascade,

                                        A heart in turmoil, cloaked in the night's might.

 

                                        Within the homely hearth's encompassing gaze,

                                        A sister yearns, her realm lost in disdain,

                                        Her brother's scorn, a tempest's bitter blaze,

                                        Seeking her worth, an elusive refrain,

                                        A soul engulfed, amidst fall's fiery blaze.

 

                                        Once cherished, now eclipsed in toilsome plight,

                                        Her brother's sneer a dagger's cutting sting,

                                        A sister's anguish, in the fading light,

                                        Craving respect, a caged bird's silent wing,

                                        A pained heart hidden in the veil of night.

 

                                        Amidst the rustling leaves' whispered refrain,

                                        A sister strains to shatter binding chains,

                                        In hushed entreaties, her heart's muted pain,

                                        To break free from silence' stifling reins,

                                        A soul in turmoil, its quiet strain.

 

                                        In earnest dialogue, her spirit braves,

                                        To voice her struggle, the veils unbind,

                                        Amidst autumn's ballet, a sister craves,

                                        Understanding sought, not left behind,

                                        A heart released from its concealed enclave.

 

                                        Through teary whispers and empathic blend,

                                        Her family glimpsed the fog she wades through,

                                        In tender talks, where empathy transcends,

                                        A chance for harmony, in dusk's soft hue,

                                        A sister's hope within the dimness penned.

 

                                        In autumn's tender embrace, she unearths,

                                        Her worth beyond the tasks that dim her shine,

                                        Through dialogue's embrace, where empathy births,

                                        Love and comprehension, in a tapestry entwine,

                                        A sister’s heart finds peace, breaks free from dearth.

 

                                        Through fall's descent, a grand liberation dawns,

                                        A sister's wisdom through trials brightly learned,

                                        In dialogue's embrace, joy's symphony resounds,

                                        Truth and love's chorus, fervently discerned,

                                        A heart finds freedom in its sweet, resounding bounds.


The author's comments:

As you read through my poem, I want to share a piece of my heart with you. It's a personal journey, one that echoes my own experiences as the eldest child in my family. Through simple words and heartfelt honesty, I've tried to express the struggles I've faced, feeling weighed down by expectations and yearning for recognition. Each line is a reflection of my inner journey, a quest for acceptance and understanding amidst the changing seasons of life. Just like the autumn leaves, I've felt the tug of inner turmoil, but through the power of expression and empathy, I've found a path to liberation and peace. So, as you immerse yourself in these verses, know that you're not alone in your journey. Together, let's embrace the beauty of vulnerability and the strength found in sharing our stories.


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