From basin to drain to sewer
Life pumped in veins bathed in blood
Filling river Styx, Charon the pursuer
As it ends it turns to mud
Cleansed in ashes, washed in dirt
Bathed with soil, erasing life's slashes
A residue of discarded earth removed my hurt
Healed of pain's gashes, with dust's splashes
Sand paper peels off rust and grime
Bark of skin scoured and bleached
Anguish's scars faded with time
From the bowels of worms purity is reached
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This poem serves to highlight the importance of embracing both the painful and healing aspects of life, suggesting that through decay and suffering, one can find renewal and purity. The poet seems to encourage readers to reflect on their own experiences with pain and healing.The imagery of cleaning through dirt, ashes, and time indicates that pain and scars can be transcended.
Indeed Friendship pain is part of life no worse or better than any other. It is necessary for growth and healing, merely a signal for where limits lay. Dirt considered by some as loathsome is the breeding ground for life and the repository of history. To transcend one must change and be reborn as something new. It is a cleaning process. Thank you for your read and understanding
You're very welcome, Sorenbarrett. Yet, Pain can be a multifaceted term due to its dual nature, encompassing both physical sensations and emotional experiences, which renders precise description challenging. Does this imply that it essentially functions as a catalyst for growth and healing?
It might depending upon how it is used.
Gotta You, I thank you again for your feedback. You \'re right; it depends on how it\'s being used.
A write of inner reflection, asking us to look at experiances with pain, hurt, discomfort. That working through that and cleaning it up can start the healing process, enjoyed the read
Thank you so much Tobani for your interpretation it is always appreciated
You are very welcome
“Wiped clean” carries such a gentle power; each stanza feels like a rite of passage through water, earth, and finally the tender work of decay. I love how you transform pain and loss into something regenerative, as if every scar becomes a seed for new growth. It’s a beautiful reminder that healing isn’t always neat or painless, but carries its own quiet grace. Thank you for sharing this journey; it lingers long after the last line.
Thank you Cryptic for your understanding of this piece. Those that cherish life should cherish pain as well since they are integrally tied. Transcendence requires pain, the pain of change that comes at birth and through life's struggle of learning. Decay nothing more than another change. Your words of support are highly valued my friend
Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.
Progression and transcendence is what life is about. Thank you so much for your read and kind words of support
Good write SB. Ahhh, some more recipe ideas of what to feed KP! lol.
Thanks Orchi for the read and response. You should have a whole cookbook by now.
As bold as the font it is written in
A Phoenix like vibe
Get through the pain find the purity
Excellent writing
Thank you Peto for the read and kind words of encouragement they are most appreciated
Incredible writing. From beginning to end, a lyrical display. The ending is raw but true. I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing. Best regards.
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