Get new blog posts sent directly to your email inbox!

.

Ugly Duckling Interupted: Acrostic

You Were Always a Swan

You Were Always a Swan

Such an ugly duckling.” the others cackled, slapping the water in agreement.
(Your head ducked),
Under the burden of shameful stares.
(You swam away),
 Inclined to believe what others say.
(You)
 Couldn’t see the swan swimming smooth as silk on the other side of the reeds.
(Searching)
 Inside yourself for true identity.
(Your answers)
Decidedly never came.
(You)
Ended the story before your clouded reflection cleared.

10 responses to “Ugly Duckling Interupted: Acrostic”

  1. Juliet Qoey says:

    Intense…. Lovely poem. If only they knew that it was just a passing cloud, they would endure for a lovely turn around.

  2. How many never find their true value…the hope & love that was always there. This was beautifully expressed.

  3. rubyr8 says:

    Sadly true and beautiful, sometimes we can’t see through our present pains.
    The title reminds me of “Girl: Interrupted” , a movie Angelina Jolie acted in.

  4. Powerful words, bkmoore. Thank you for the transparent and real talk.

  5. bkmoore says:

    Reblogged this on Turning the Page on Suicide and commented:

    Find out that you are a Swan! Your story is worth completing.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Free Gift

Embrace hope in dark places.

Get three free printables of hope and encouragement when you sign up for my monthly newsletter.

Free Gift

Embrace hope in dark places.

Get three free printables of hope and encouragement when you sign up for my monthly newsletter.

.
Suicide & Prevention Hotline

National Suicide Hotline

If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call the National Suicide Lifeline at 988 or go to the website at https://988lifeline.org/