When you are broken
You see the stars with no light
The grass is not green in your eyes
When you are broken
Your feelings dim the sun
The birds are soundless
The river lies still
When you are broken
Your mind is running in circles
Your tears are cold
The senseless night is dubious by covering a cloud
When you are broken
The pain,
The waves of fear,
An air of melancholy
Surround your being
When you are broken
Your mother’s warm touch
Your father’s calm demeanor
All the sweet memories of your childhood
Are leaving you in despair
When you are broken
Nothing matters
The sound of music
The brightness of the sun
The lightness of a spring breeze on your face
The excitement of a starry night
The endless shimmering of delight
Are behind you now
When you are broken
The life—
The life of your dreams,
The life of your heart
The depth of your existence
Are crying;
They’re crying for mending your broken self
Shahla Latifi
January 3rd, 2022
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Author:
Shahla Latifi (Pseudonym) (
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Comments2
Being broken is the most profound pain. I wish you healing in the new year.
Thank you, Buzz. Happy new year.
Shahla, the poem is finely written, but the tone is so somber. Please tell me is not you that's broken...
Hi RR, It's so good to hear from you.
I am doing well, and I'm trying to stay motivated and healthy.
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