The betrayal was sudden
swift and jarring—
it ripped my guts
and tore my heart to shreds.
For a long while I thought the holes
will never heal—
the magic of life
turned into meaningless moments
and no event however joyful
lived up to the memories
of a life now dimly recalled.
And then one day I realized
it was up to me
to stop the pain
and I turned my mind
in other directions—
over time the sting softened
and I was able to breathe—
mind over matter
hour by hour
I started to feel alive
again.
*
©Yakira Shimoni Fulks
February 8, 2020 | OC California
Early Morning | Kira’s Art
W.T.F is a Friend
Very apt and wonderful description of the stages of grief and loss of a love Kira!
Love your work my friend…
Wonderful journey from despair to hope. Aptly descriptive of how the healing resides in each of us if we allow it.
Fantastic ma’am!
Sublime écriture qui transforme la douleur en raison d’avancer.
Le réflexion est un remède à la guérison. Le temps est son allié.🙇
Sublime writing that transforms pain due to moving forward.
Reflection is a cure for healing. Time is his ally.🙇
Kira, you are so talented…..amazing poetry and painting
It moved my soul Kira❤️
Wow. So beautiful 😍 keep on blooming my dear. Your art spoke to me. Specially today. Thank you. Much love💙
Dope!!!
You woke up and realized that you had to like yourself more, that the best response to betrayal is to ignore it because the betrayer is always someone who does not deserve to be in our life and, from that point of view, betrayal has its positive side: the warning that that person has to be permanently crossed out of our lives … so we will be happier. The pain and then hope and happiness!! Wonderful write!
The more painful the lesson
The bigger the satisfaction when learned
Excellent & elegant expression Dear Kira 🌹💯😎👍🏾
very wonderful – beautifully penned 💞
Mixed feelings of pain and pleasure so beautifully expressed👍
Very nice!
… the joy is in ‘improving’ ourselves!
Beautifully written, my dear friend. I will be reminded of these words daily, because they are positive and help me batter down the wall of grudges, resentment and most of all my🙏 fear. Thank you. Robin
deeply love this!!! I’m waiting for myself to be ready to do this😢
Betrayal is a cruel feeling and something that can spiral in on the one who feels/is betrayed. Strength and realization … beautifully expressed, and stunning artwork.
La force et le courage de refermer le livre du passé…
Les flashs des souvenirs crépitent mais ne brûlent plus…
Très belle écriture chère @Kira (Yakira) Fulks 💞⭐💞😘
I shall be warned dearest Yakira. You words like sentinels. Protector. Guardians. I shall be warned. 🌪
brilliantly penned piece of advice bravo ✍