You stripped away the pieces
of my shattered existence
until my soul was laid bare,
ready for fate to claim me.
© Sarah Doughty
For the ‘Support Insta Writers’ August Prompts
(based on books written by authors in the IG community)
hosted by Tracy and Journee.
Stripped Souls by @saccheenlaing_poet
Reblogged this on Creative Writing Reblogged.
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I absolutely can’t wait to be this good!
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Thank you! 😊 😊
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that vulnerability of being so bare indeed ignites another level of bravery. moving piece, love. ❤
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Aw thank you! 😊 😊
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always, love. ❤
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You’re so good!
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Aw thank you! 😊
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There are so many ways that you could take this. That’s what I love about this particular piece.
Well done.
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Thank you so much! That’s the goal! 😊
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Perfect!
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Thank you!😊
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^^
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Could feel the hopelessness
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Aw, thank you.
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Interesting way to put it. Every new construction site needs someone to do the clearing work…
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Ha, exactly. Nice analogy.
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With words like “stripped” and “laid bare,” I believe this poem expresses a longing to return to the state of being that we (humans) were originally created in: Naked without shame. (Genesis 2:25)
Though, the nakedness the poet is talking about isn’t physical nakedness.
We were not meant to hide, to cover ourselves, to build barriers — the beauty of our body and soul, the beauty of our humanity, was laid bare for all to see and God said it was “very good.”
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Well, thank you very much for that! I’m honored. 😊
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You’re welcome!
I like your poem, and am glad you like what I had to say about it. 🙂
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Of course. I’m always appreciative. 😊 😊
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Powerful words. 🙂
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Thank you so much!
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Wow! So beautiful and powerful.
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Awww thank you. 😊
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beautiful
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Awww thank you. 😊
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This is beautiful.
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Awww thank you. 😊
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So much said. Evokes so many thoughts
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Thank you so much! 😊 😊
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Wow
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Thank you! 😊
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Oh, this is perfect.
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Thanks, love! 😊 😊 😊
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You’re welcome ♥
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i like the idea of returning to the pristine state in readiness for a second take on fate.
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Thank you! 😊 😊 😊
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always!
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