allow
A poem by Amrita Skye Blaine

allow

life can break us all—
do we curl in defense
pill bugs, frozen
in protection and fear
or allow the breaking,
stand vulnerable, raw
made softer
skinned by struggles
face-offs and losses?

pliant, available
a heart broken open
is willing to love
in the face of it—
my brothers, my sisters
scarred, accessible
and risen

About the Author:

Amrita Skye Blaine develops themes of aging, coming of age, disability, and spiritual awakening. She writes a poem every morning at first light. Poems have been published by Braided Way Magazine, The Merton Seasonal, The Penwood Review, Poetry Breakfast, Delta Poetry Review, and the New English Review. Her first book of poetry will be published by Finishing Line Press in 2025.

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