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Dismantled Self - Print
Dismantled Self - Print
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Artwork inspired by the writing of Erin Ward. You can read about Erin's journey through grief and her passion for giving a voice to others who are in a grief journey of their own in her blog When The Autumn Rains, whentheautumnrains.wordpress.com | @whentheautumnrains
Giclée-printed in the size of your choice on museum-quality, acid-free matte paper, our prints are perfect for framing to match your personal style.
Prints arrive rolled for protection and to prevent creasing. A frame is not included with the purchase of a print.
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@whentheautumnrains seeks to provide language and education to bridge the gap in communication for the grieving and grief supporters
Dismantled Self
Not enough, too much
Apathetic, disconnected
Shattered pieces, dismantled self
I put some parts on a shelf
Pick this up and try it on
Misshaped shards now don’t belong
Puzzle pieces with wrong edges
Interactions feel like ledges
Nothing comforts, rarely sleep
Her sweet face I will keep
All tucked in, what will I see?
Her empty car seat will haunt me
Dark waters and big waves crashing
Although asleep I’m still rehashing
Remembering her baby feet
Disbelieving
No heartbeat.
Never being there in time
To rescue you and make you mine
Sun is up, still unrested
Patience ready to be tested
Torn down, I am a city
Empty streets full of self-pity
Rebuilding somewhat day by day
Being judged, and that’s okay
They make comments with few questions
And offer up their suggestions
Try to relate, share how they feel
Forcing me to watch their reel
Notice I dissociate
I won’t be whole at this rate
Putting on my many faces
Survival mode in unsafe spaces
Inching forward, I’m someone new
She’s not perfect, she’ll have to do
Loves her children and her life
Thankful and a happy wife
Could this be a note of hope?
The other end of a rope?
Who will she be as her full self?
Will her faith come off the shelf?
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