I have always known that words can heal, but most recently i am learning more about it from a teacher by the name of John Fox. In his book Poetic Medicine he talks about the healing art of Poem Making.
I have been visiting the Filipino Safe House for a couple of years. This is where women come when they run away from the place they work, because they have been verbally, physically or sexually abused.
My role has been that of a story teller and a person who listens to stories. Recently i have been reading poetry and then we have all reflected and written our own poetry or stories. We then share with each other, of course only when one wants to. It is incredible how the ladies’ eyes start to sparkle when we start to listen to their words. The words seem to find wings and help their wounds heal.
I know that over the years as i have written and grown and cried …. I realize that my words heal my wounds…..
I am blessed to be able to put my feelings into words and to share with you.
I love hearing your thoughts, so please share with me what you are thinking now.
Bahareh
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