Poetic Counseling

Hey, girl, hey! It’s officially October 6th, the 6th day of our daily poetry challenge. I hope your poetic journey has been both reassuring and telling, as it’s been for me. Today also marks one year since I started counseling, and I dedicate this Shakespearean/English sonnet to that.

Therapy

This time last year I jumped into the boat,

The waves had stirred in deeper waters. Still,

I grabbed the helm, “Hello,” I faintly croaked,

Tears pooling, heaven’s wells they quickly filled.

Each time we faced the fears of yesterday

That stalked my heart. Light burned away its shame.

I paused to breathe and snatch the dust away

As Yah gave life and said, again, my name.

A year has passed, and Yah has smiled on me.

Not who I was, but where He’s guiding me on.

It’s not becoming, but who Yah made me be

As I listen to my own redemption song.

Waves of mercy, waves of grace renewed

As I dance and sing of Love carrying me through.

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