Generational Wealth
I have this trauma that
Stems from my rootlessness.
It reaches down into my stomach like a gnarled hand
Invading the birth canal and
Twists my insides with its icy touch.
When I think about myself
I think about loneliness. I think about the
Silk threads that stem from my
Spine and reach across the world.
Their fragile weave connected me to home but
Steel and the wind severed my ties and
Left me gasping for breath on alien shore.
I turn to familiar patterns burning in the night sky
I turn to song and dance, to aged silken skin and
Designs in the cloth to
Bring me closer to the home I have never known.
I shed this trauma. It slips down my back like sweet rain
I ignite a will to be of two worlds
In both I am home.
Photo by Greg Jeanneau
suvratadesai
So intense, powerful and full of emotions!
Dawn Pisturino
Your pain comes through in this poem, Jaya. But also, your strength to overcome. Very inspiring and noble.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Dawn!
Adelheid
I love the emotion in the words. Thanks for sharing, pretty Jaya! ☺
Jenny in Neverland
This piece is like a dance; so wonderfully lucid and alive. Another favourite of yours. X
Dominic Alapat
What a beautiful and lucidly written poem! I love how it begins in turmoil and ends in understanding!
readandreviewit1
This is such a beautiful piece! I love the theme of trying to find a sense of home and belonging, and the imagery throughout. I love the line about the silk thread and spine in particular, that’s truly inspired, as well as the more hopeful ending! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us x
Finding Grace
While I don’t know you, I imagine this reflects deep, painful feelings for you…to bare your soul is to really live. Beautiful <3
Jaya Avendel
Thank you so much for this lovely comment!
Jodie | That Happy Reader
This lovely piece fills me with so much emotion. This is one of my favourites. Thanks for sharing.
I'm All Booked Up YA
Wonderful imagery!
Infinite Living
The imagery of your words awakens visceral memories Jaya – you have that unique talent with words – I enjoyed resting in to your concluding lines.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you! Love that you loved the last lines.
Her Digital Coffee
What a beautiful piece about finding home and belonging. This felt like such a warm embrace. Thank you for sharing! Lovely work as always Jaya!
Stephanie
That second-to-last segment is really beautiful! I love the way it’s written and how it flows. Fantastic as always!
Charity
I love the imagery here. Thanks for sharing another beautiful piece!
D. Wallace Peach
Such powerful imagery and strength, Jaya. Your poetry digs deep. Loved this.
Jeff Flesch
This is an exquisite write about the I that is the bridge between these two worlds. The trauma you write of is visceral and resonates. Always such beautiful poetry from your pen, Jaya. ❤️
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Jeff!
Jeff Flesch
You’re welcome, Jaya! Always.
Simone E
Your words are transformative, introspective and absolutely beautiful! Love your style.. your words contain a depth and eloquence.
Thank you for sharing 😊
Jaya Avendel
Thank you for this lovely comment, Simone!
theusedlife
Beautiful and empowering. I especially love the last two lines. Well done!
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
Jaya your poem is so beautiful it takes my breath away.
Powerful words that reach the heart.
The very first words: trauma and uprooting are like explosions that radiate in concentric circles of emotions.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU VERY MUCH THANK YOU!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you so much, dear Claudia!
ivor20
That yearning for a Motherland runs deep Jaya …
https://youtu.be/A2JbLUVt0Z0
Eri Tz
Very beautiful and sentimental poem Jaya. I kept on reading it again and again. A great piece to start my day with!
Jaya Avendel
I am so thrilled to hear it!
Lamittan Minsah
This is moving and powerfully evocative. The images are stunning and the description on point. Loneliness is sure a terrible thing to handle.
wordsandcoffee1
Your poetry tells such vivid stories! Love this!
Cindy Georgakas
Your imagery so vivid and evokes familiar memories Jaya with deep metaphors. Great piece delivered so well! 💖
K.Hartless
Stunning. Love the steel and wind severing the umbilical ties. How many worlds can we inhabit? Your poem raises hairs on my arms and questions.
Jaya Avendel
Love the ways you felt this! Thanks for sharing.
Michele Lee
Jaya, your poem evoked great emotion in me. To feel that intensely from writing or a moving song, is a gift. Thank you. 💝
Jaya Avendel
I am always delighted, Michele, by your lovely reads!
barbaraleaver
This piece has a wonderful tone to it. The people, including myself that were removed from their homeland, journeying to another where you build a new life connected to the past
Jaya Avendel
Love this read! Thank you for sharing.
Ingrid
Such yearning in your poetry, Jaya!🙏
Jacqui Murray
Some tough lines in her! Very powerful.
paeansunplugged
“It reaches down into my stomach like a gnarled hand
Invading the birth canal and
Twists my insides with its icy touch.”
Such visceral imagery, Jaya! Your words bind us to you with silken threads of poetry.
Jaya Avendel
Thank you, Punam!
Daphny Aqua
Such a powerful poem this is, I loved this part the most
“When I think about myself
I think about loneliness. I think about the
Silk threads that stem from my
Spine and reach across the world.” It is one of your best yet Jaya. ❤️
Jaya Avendel
Thank you so much, Daphny!!