Image by Sergio Cerrato – Italia from Pixabay

“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.” 
― David Richo

Some days are better than others and I often wonder why

yesterday was agony and today- barely a sigh

And when relief from this darkness arrives

I ‘m grateful I’m here and still alive

To experience these intense lows and highs

For without the lows that happen in life

and along with them the inevitable strife

How would I recognize joy when it comes

cloaked in the shadow of pain’s disguise?

©2023 Linda Lee Lyberg

Linda Lee Lyberg is a wife, mother, artist, published poet and author. She resides in Mesa, AZ with her husband Pete (aka The Big Viking) of 26 years and their latest rescue, Jackson “Jax” Lyberg. Linda writes various forms of poetry, as well as short stories. You can read more of her works at: charmedchaos.com and view anthologies containing her work here: Amazon Author Page

Author’s Note: I am hosting OLN tonight at dVerse Poet’s Pub– Come join us!