Tag: Depression

Dear Lovestar,

I met a bunch of incredible poets in Twitter/ X, and my power of expression grew from connecting and discussing with our characteristic depth and poetic flair.

Suddenly, I was able to write the poem I’ve been writing in my head for months. I remember when I made the realization (crafted this metaphor) that we’re all islands of pain. I was in a deep conversation with my beloved.

Find me as @evelovestar, and as much as possible, I share my friends’ poems. Or if you love poetry, let me know, and I will share.

Today, I bring to you the jewel of my crown. This baby is not only my longest poem (is it?, it’s the longest good poem…)

This is the most meaningful poem I’ve ever written.

This expresses these ideas:

We are all hurting yet don’t talk about it.

We have become islands separated by the waters which are our unhealed emotions.

Let us shake the tectonic plates to connect again! To shake The tectonic plates means to go deeper than the pain (which is the sea) to connect.

Islands of Pain

Secretly, I was hurting deeply,
My secrets I couldn’t share.
Deeply, I was hurting secretly,
Certain others couldn’t bear.

I did not want to be a bother
With my intense feelings
To the happiness of another,
Thus, I kept secret my healings.

I awakened to the science
That everyone suffers pain,
Though usually done in silence
If they hurt again and again.

This made me not feel alone:
My suffering is nothing new.
I’m not so strange after all,
But this problem somehow grew.

If we suffer all alone
Unable to speak, no gain,
Our personal suffering zone
Becomes an ISLAND OF PAIN.

Collective emotional pain
Has created deep, deep oceans.
We are floating, at times drowning,
As islands in unhealed emotions.

My family floats apart
In a sea of emotional waters,
This sadly breaks my heart:
Archipelagos hurt their daughters.

Though appearances are good,
Deep down, we are hurting num,
Connections severed by mood,
And we accept it as the norm.

And I would like to shake
The tectonic plates
In a love earthquake
To connect as continental friends.

©evelovestar

Let’s discuss the problem

This poem explores themes of personal suffering, isolation, and the struggle to connect with others amidst emotional pain. It conveys a sense of solitude and the challenge of sharing one’s inner struggles while also recognizing that such suffering is universal.

The imagery of oceans, islands, and archipelagos represents the vastness and isolation of emotional experiences, while the desire to “shake the tectonic plates” symbolizes a wish to overcome these barriers and foster deeper, more connected relationships.

If you’re suffering like this:

1. **Seek Support**: Reach out to trusted friends, family, or professionals to share your feelings and experiences. Talking about your emotions can help you feel less isolated.

2. **Foster Connection**: Build and maintain relationships with others who can empathize and offer support. Creating a supportive network can help reduce the sense of emotional isolation.

3. **Practice Self-Care**: Engage in activities that promote emotional healing and well-being. This could include therapy, meditation, journaling, or creative expression.

4. **Promote Empathy**: Encourage open conversations about emotional struggles within your community or circle of friends. Creating a culture of understanding can help others feel less alone in their experiences.

5. **Address Relationship Dynamics**: If emotional distance exists within family or close relationships, consider having honest and empathetic discussions to address and improve these dynamics.

With this poem, I not only wanted to point to a problem,

I’d like to also pose a possible solution.

Let’s shake the tectonic plates, which symbolize the deep, unseen connection between each one of us.

With love, light, and catharsis,

Eve