MENTAL HEALTH

Tidal Waves

By Erica Lyn
Image of a person sitting on the beach, staring out at the ocean.
Image courtesy of Engin Akyurt on Pexels

some days are tidal waves
knocking me breathless
i gasp for air that won’t fill my lungs
drowning in the waters of worry

other days
i drift gently as a feather
floating on winds of hope
i bask in the warmth of joy
soaking in calm

healing is not linear
progress flows and ebbs like tides
some days i slip beneath the surface
fighting to stay afloat

other days
i soar high above the darkness
seeing light ahead
i breathe easier knowing
the low tides always recede

i softly embrace my broken spirit
cradle myself with kindness
mend slowly with care
fill its cracks with gold

i honor the darkness
for without it
i would not recognize the light
pain bears gifts if i am open

today i will walk gently
bare feet grounded on earth
heart open to sky
receiving whatever comes
with arms stretched wide

Image of waves crashing against rocky cliffs.
Photo by Олег Мороз on Unsplash
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Erica Lyn

Erica Lyn

United States of America

Erica Lyn is a poet and mental health advocate, who passionately uses the power of words to explore and heal the human psyche. Her work is deeply rooted in personal experience, and she strives to create art that resonates with others who may be struggling with their own mental health. Through poetry, Erica sheds light on the often stigmatized topic of mental illness, offering a sense of understanding, empathy, and hope. Erica believes in the transformative potential of poetry as a tool for healing, and is committed to contributing to the important conversation surrounding mental health.

Medium : @e.lyn.day

Editorial Acknowledgments

Thank you to Apurva Makashir and Tanvi Sethi for their inspired edits on the piece.

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