Longing to Belong
she walks in, having
gathered enough courage
—hopeful this time’s
different
no longer subjected
to judgment and
condemnation when she needs
safety in
community
that stands up for her
stands together with her
tends to her heart
not just welcome there
they
accept her completely
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a moving description of the need for community, and the heart breaking reality of trying to find it:
“—hopeful this time’s
different”
Thank you, for your close reading. Good to hear from you, Leah
Yessss… “—hopeful this time’s/different”
“Hopeful” is the key word. Thank you, Pam
Hopefully you have community here! A human search – a lovely poem!
Yes, Sylvia, I have found community here at Lexpomo. Thank you, for your kind comment, encouragment, and support
L, the power of community is very important. Well done!