Pain

So, I did not come up with this
entirely on my own.
What I found
was a very negative version.

I can't have that, now, can I?

You've got to resurrect

the deep pain that dwells

within you

and give it a place to thrive.

Let it live in writing.

Let it live in music.

Let it live in singing.

Let it live in art.

Let it live in healing.

Let it be devoured

by the purposeful rebuilding

of a brighter, braver,

more beautiful

you.