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Anna Luna-Raven's avatar

Thanks for your masterful piece, Debra🙏

This just came to me..

My body feels like a barnhouse

I feel fat from all the words I've eaten,

Not hungry but aching from remorse

Of all the things I shouldn't have bitten

My body feels like a barnhouse

Big and looming, echoes with emptiness inside

So when the storm comes to rouse

I feel nothing but readily cast aside

My body feels like a barnhouse

I am still finding strength in the storm

At least I provide shelter for the solitary mouse

A reason to keep these wooden bones in form

...I find purpose in the storm 💜

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Debra King's avatar

Thank you an thank you for sharing your beautiful poem. My body feels like a barnhouse—that line, not hungry but aching from remorse of all the things I shouldn’t have bitten, really struck me. Your words hold so much depth, and I feel them in a way that’s hard to put into words. Truly grateful you shared this with me. 💜

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Ann Lyons's avatar

Dear Debra,

Rebuilding your internal house after every storm is difficult and exhausting.

I resonate with the broken glass and the wind that doesn’t knock.

Below are some thoughts your post prompted in me.

Standing in the wind and rain,

not fighting to stay upright

taking some of the energy

from the storms within your life.

As you navigate the uninvited pain,

I notice that you see,

the shafts of warmth from the sun,

reaching out to set you free.

With love

🦋

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Debra King's avatar

This is so beautiful, and it means so much to me. Your words are a gentle reminder that even in the storm, there’s warmth, there’s light, there’s something reaching out. Thank you for this. Truly. 💜

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Kassi Wilson's avatar

Thank you for sharing! My heart goes out to you as you’re battling this illness. It’s not your identity though it may feel like it’s taking over your life. May God bring you peace and plenty of sunshine to lighten your load ☀️☀️☀️

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Debra King's avatar

Thank you so much for your kindness and warmth Kassi. Some days, it does feel like it’s taking over, but reminders like this help me hold onto the parts of myself that exist beyond the pain. I appreciate your words more than I can say. Wishing you peace and plenty of sunshine, too. ☀️💛

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Kassi Wilson's avatar

This might be an encouraging poem for you as I read it today I thought of you. https://coriefeiner.substack.com/p/a-poem-for-half-splits?r=1vl0c8

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Saira Anwar's avatar

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This is such a beautifully reflective piece, Debra. The way you weave resilience, acceptance, and strength into your words is incredibly powerful. The imagery in your poem truly captures the quiet resilience it takes to keep going, even when everything feels like it’s breaking. I love how you highlight the grace that can emerge even in our hardest moments—it’s a powerful reminder that there is still beauty amidst struggle. Thank you for sharing this—it resonates deeply. 💛❤️✨

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Debra King's avatar

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. It really touches me to know that this piece resonated with you. I’ve been thinking a lot about resilience and grace in the hardest moments, and it means so much that you felt that in the poem. Your message reminded me of why I write. I’m so grateful for you taking the time to share your thoughts. ❤️

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Saira Anwar's avatar

My pleasure! Your writing has such a way of capturing emotions that resonate deeply, and I’m grateful to have come across this piece. It’s beautiful how poetry can connect us in these reflections. Looking forward to reading more of your work! Always here to support you. 💛❤️❤️🫶🏻✨

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Jay✨'s avatar

This was beautifully written. I live with chronic pain too. Some days worse than others and your poem and post made this world feel a lot less lonely. My heart goes out to you 🩷

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Debra King's avatar

Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m really glad my poem and post could bring you some comfort—you’re definitely not alone. Living with chronic pain can feel isolating, but knowing we’re in this together makes the weight a little lighter. Sending you so much love and gentleness on the hard days.💙

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Jay✨'s avatar

Thank you so much!!!

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Rea de Miranda's avatar

Sending peace love and light. I cannot even begin to understand what you are going through. But, I want you to know, you are not alone!

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Debra King's avatar

Thank you so much. Even just knowing that people care and are sending kindness makes the weight a little lighter. I appreciate you. Sending love right back your way. 💫💙

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Rea de Miranda's avatar

❤️

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Regina McIntosh's avatar

So amazing. Writing that works, reflects, stirs the spirit with such intense emotions. Love this

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Ariel Skye ✧'s avatar

Debra, this touched something deep in me. There’s so much quiet bravery in the way you wrote about standing in the storm without losing yourself. I don’t know your exact path, but I know what it feels like to carry things silently. Your words made the weight feel a little lighter today. Thank you for letting us stand with you, even for a moment. 🌿

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