Wednesday, 4 June 2025

An Unexpected Smile by Michele Ross

The aching hole in my life

Has filled with

So many people.


As if they were waiting

For a sign

To let them in.


I was holding them

At arms length,

Not sure how

To approach the subject

Of our greater intimacy.


Now I am raw,

They see a way in.


They enfold me with

A warm hug

An unexpected smile.


And I surrender.

2 comments:

Irena Szirtes said...

I love this because of its honesty. Looking forward to reading more of your writing and hearing your unique voice 😊

Jennie said...

As Irena says, it is very honest. It admits to facing a struggle to come to terms with your life as it is but wanting to move on to a kinder place.