#12 The Power of Poetry Anthology
By Julie Bergman
In-The-Between
I wouldn’t have thought it possible…
That someone could empty my heart. That I could be so filled up- so completely connected and then…
Like a pipe that bursts under the weight of water… spilled out.
Love is now deeply somewhere camouflaged. The bear in hiding. The Giant leaf-tailed gecko reflecting light making it practically invisible.
I try to soothe the drained one…
I work to contain to wild one…
I feed the creative one…
I dig deep for the patient one that nourishes the broken places and encourages the sweetness to play with my “self”.
I breathe through the emptiness to fill the space with air…
I turn what was hope for something else into a dance with acceptance.
I know myself better for having found the top and bottom of me…
For having laid bare all of what I am, or was.
How it all came in… so it will go out.
An ocean of me gone in and out in some unfamiliar rhythm.
But there is still sand beneath my feet.
So I will stand.
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Julie Bergman’s poem, "In-The-Between," offers a profound reflection on the human experience of love, loss, and self-discovery. Her vivid imagery captures the delicate balance between the fullness of connection and the emptiness of separation.
Julie's exploration of containment, and creativity reflects a deep journey into the core of being human. Breathing through emptiness and transforming hope into acceptance is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability. Her words guide us through the storm, revealing that even in the most unfamiliar rhythms, there is still ground beneath us.
Dear Julie, your words have a profound impact, offering solace to those lost in their own emotional seas. Your ability to articulate such intimate emotions is both a comfort and a source of strength. Thank you for sharing your heart's journey with such grace and strength. Your poetry is a gift that resonates deeply, providing light to those navigating their own paths.
With deepest respect and gratitude,
Your Poem, 5.5K+ Hearts Waiting to Beat Faster
Dear Poet and Connoisseur of Verse, Greetings and warm wishes to you! In our midst is a gathering place, an assembly of creative spirits, and you, dear writer, are warmly invited to contribute your unique verse. The Power of Poetry is a confluence where individual emotions and thoughts are not just…
The delicate balance between love’s fullness and emptiness is something I know well.
Reading your poem was a transformative experience. It’s as if you’ve given a voice to the silent struggles within me. Your articulation of these intimate emotions offers comfort and a sense of solidarity. Thank you for this gift.