Comfort
By CD
A wounded soul,
A broken heart,
A battle for mental repairment.
I compare your tone with the look in your eyes,
To your embrace which states explicitly in utter silence.
You do not have to speak for fatigue rules,
The contour of your body’s aura, for you had personified importantly in principle.
It’s still there beneath your skin?
Strength and truth!
Comfort and power!
Fire that burns your drive!
The elegance of your character,
Think of the air you breathe?
A FRESH START
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Your poem speaks of hope but also of courage and strength of character. I admire your spirit. Please keep writing. Your soul spills out through your well chosen words.
This beautifully captures the resilience of the human spirit amidst adversity, reminding us of the silent yet powerful support found in human connection. Despite the battles for mental repairment, the poem emphasizes the strength and truth that still reside within, serving as a source of comfort and inspiration for a fresh start.
This poem captures the journey of self-discovery and resilience, offering a message of hope and empowerment to anyone who has faced hardship and is seeking a fresh start. Thank you for your words.
Hi there,
I really like the message of your poem, as actions speak louder than words and despite what one goes through, resilience can help you retain your spirit. I like how you used punctuation and variations in sentence length to convey your message and emphasize certain parts of your poem. Nice work!
CD, your poem captures the struggle of a wounded soul and a broken heart wanting and waiting for mental repair. It’s about finding strength in silence, in the unspoken understanding between people. Despite weariness, the poem talks about the power of self the potential for renewal, or a fresh start. It’s a raw reflection on resilience in the middle of life’s obstacles.
The strength, truth, comfort, and power hidden beneath the surface symbolize resilience and the potential for transformation if someone really wants it.
Overall, this poem gave me hope. Even though the past 7 months have been full of brokenness due to my grandmother’s death, deep down inside I still have a fuel that drives me to unlock my full potential. To be the best person I can be. Thank you for this.
CD, I admire your ability to describe in vivid detail. I love the lines, “I compare your tone with the look in your eyes,/To your embrace which states explicitly in utter silence./ You do not have to speak for fatigue rules.” Reading others’ tone and body language to understand what their really saying is an important skill. I sometimes find myself reading others to understand the true meaning carried by their words. Thank you for your insight.
This heartfelt poem beautifully captures the emotional turmoil and inner strength of a person facing deep struggles. The imagery and emotions expressed in the poem resonate powerfully.
The opening lines, “A wounded soul, A broken heart, A battle for mental repairment,” immediately evoke a sense of pain and the ongoing struggle to heal from emotional wounds. This sets the tone for the rest of the poem, establishing the deep emotional journey being described.
The contrast drawn between the tone of the person’s voice and the look in their eyes, and the explicit statement made by their embrace, provides a vivid portrayal of the profound emotions being experienced. This contrast underscores the depth of the person’s feelings and the complexity of their inner world. Keep up the great work!
I love your writing style. The way you introduce the context of despair and pain with short, abrupt sentences draws the reader in immediately. I also admire how you reached out and connected with the audience by asking questions. Keep up the great work!
CD,
Your poem really encapsulates the complexity of human emotions. You discuss inner turmoil and turn it into a story of resilience and overcoming even the worst of things. This poem encourages hope, strength, and power to initiate a fresh state, especially to those currently struggling. Thank you for your incredibly powerful words!
This poem beautifully describes hope and encouragement for those who have. struggled. Thank you for your work!
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful poem, CD. This reminds me that in life everyone experiences varied hardships and yet resilience can be found. It can be difficult, but we do have the fire that burns our drive!
I really relate to this poem especially the first 3 lines.
I love how uplifting your poem is. I like the way you flow through the text from struggle to uplifting. The use of exclamations and capitalization in the last lines really show the tone you are communicating and emphasize your new hope!
This poem is beautiful. It envokes feelings in the reader of hopefulness and optimism, something that is lacking in our society today. I like the use of capitalization at the end, as if to fully conclude and emphasize the new beginnings that diverge from experiences. Thank you for your words.
CD, I loved how you expressed the resilience of this character. Pushing through the challenges of life, and continuing to have strength, power, comfort, and drive to improve was beautiful. Great job!
Your poem beautifully explores the journey of healing and strength. I love how you highlight the silent communication between two people and the importance of comfort and renewal. Thank you for sharing this inspiring piece!
This poem is beautiful. It expresses the journey of emotional healing and finding inner strength through powerful imagery. The contrast between the physical and emotional aspects, like the tone of voice and the look in the eyes, helps convey the depth of personal struggle and resilience. The ending leaves a hopeful message, emphasizing renewal and the possibility of a fresh start after hardship.
so much steadiness in a verse has enough power to shake a room: this poem is true to its title as it did provide comfort and a charismatic tease at optimism. Thank you
I love a transitional yet rhythmic thread in a poem, it seemingly follows nicely together like a knitted sweater. It’s so much complexity in each verse. My favorite line is “ I compare your tone with the look in your eyes.” As I can imagine it
This poem eloquently demonstrates the endurance and determination that character strength entails. Readers are inspired by its strong language and striking imagery, which serves as a reminder that true strength frequently emerges in the midst of difficulty.
Thank you so much for this poem. It was very inspiring and really showed the importance of new beginnings and learning to work on yourself to become the best version of yourself.
This poem beautifully explores the layers of resilience and healing. There’s a quiet strength in the way it captures comfort—not as words, but as a presence and an energy. The idea of “a fresh start” feels like a hopeful reminder that, no matter how broken, there’s always the potential to rebuild.
Your poem was a melody and a fast moving river of emotions, which exactly explains the human spirit filled with many emotions. You discuss inner struggles and hardships but end with such a passionate fiery voice and fight that is hard to not motivate anyone! Thank you for your words, keep putting that pen to paper because you are talented!
Your poem beautifully conveys the journey of healing and inner strength. The imagery of silent resilience and the fire within is powerful, reminding us of the hope and power that comes with a fresh start. Great job, continue using this outlet and the good work!
Your poem speaks deeply about inner strength, healing, and renewal. The imagery of comparing physical and emotional states to the power within is powerful. It feels like a call for a fresh start, a new beginning after hardship.
The way you describe pain and strength is really powerful. Comparing tone, eyes, and embrace shows how much can be communicated without words. The lines about “Strength and truth! Comfort and power!” highlight resilience. The question at the end makes the reader pause and think.
wonderfully written. I feel a lot of growth through your poem from beginning to end- amazing imagery.