The Best Remedy

Lara Parikh

sometimes,          space         is the best remedy.

it’s not the enemy.

i know, trust me.

space is understanding.

it’s freedom.

empty, yet full of potential.

potential to blossom

potential to wither.

i promise, it’s not scary.

my space withered.

white noise for a while.

the unloved, invisible, insignificant.

confined in the walls of those.

not even a voice of my own.

burned by the sun’s scathing rays.

but then,

soothed by the moon’s touch

Finally, loved, visible, significant

I was someone.

I was ecstasy.

I was untied.

Emancipated from the words of mean.

No longer longing

For the space in between.

I was free.

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