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Write a letter or poem of gratitude to yourself 8 months ago dearest me
James Kelloggdearest me
By: Jim Kellogg
(The Queer Poet)
10-17-24dearest me
thank you for…
showing me compassion and clarity
the gifts of understanding and patience
aiding me to uncover
the dirty little secrets
assisting me to repair the anguish
(defying language and raising philosophical questions)
showing kindly regard to my little boy blue –
my damaged and bewildered little soul –
helping me to move on byyour generosity of unconditional love –
a bottomless well –
has moved me to hug
the willow branches of sorrow
has empowered me to express
pride in holding my head up high
has given me bravery to stand-up
to be heard
to be counted
to be understoodbecause of you and
your captivating power
i have pulled the sharp and jagged knife
from my hemorrhaging heart
i have extinguished the blazing fire
ending the seemingly terminal pain of…
humiliating shame and
prosecuted guilt
i have reclaimed my glorious worth
gracefully facing the storms of lifewith love,
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James! This is absolutely amazing! What a beautifully written piece, so vividly describing how you have strongly and bravely faced life’s adversities. It is personal but also relatable. I truly love it. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being part of our Unsealed family. <3 Lauren
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