On The Spectrum of Healing

Описание: Photo Image: A person stands on shadowed sand facing a mysterious pool of light between the edge of darkness where they are and the lingering sunset filled with hopeful clouds of pink, and yellow streaks across a cobalt sky with indigo edges. Photo by Sage Justice (https://substack.com/profile/85657449...)





Still You Shine | Sage Justice


I won’t say, “Get well soon”


for soon is not soon enough


in this moment of


timeless suspension


where I know a well of health


still bubbles within you


for without it


you would not still be here


—————


I won’t say, “I hope you feel better”


for hope is faith unseen


and I see in you all that is


perfect, whole and complete.


there is no “better” moment


than the presence of now


knowing you are thought of


cared for and so very loved


—————


Therefore, I say, “Hello dear one


how are you


on the spectrum of healing today


where are you pointing your view


to hold your focus


Has fear and hurt clouded your vision


or do you remember all that you are


and capable of being?”


—————


It doesn’t matter


where you stand


on the spectrum


of healing today


for I will stand with you


wherever you are


in silence


or in song


—————


I will not dismiss your discomfort


or minimize your pain


nor the light within you that still glows.


I see your shine and I hold it’s hand


and walk with it at night


under the moon


by the raging waves of Mother Nature


that knock us down and carry us home.


—————


I choose to be a witness,


not a judge,


nor a jury,


on this spectrum of healing,


while offering inspiration


and joy as our companions.


Presenting art, music, laughter, and good food,


as we Wonder and sing with Stevie, Songs in the Key of Life.


—————


In a world where


“change is the only constant in life”


and “love is all there is”


please allow me to remind you


of the miracle of you— your magnificence


your glory, your beauty, and your inherent health.


Even in the face of hardship


still you shine.


© Sage Justice, July 7, 2025. After I witnessed an unknown poet have her work usurped (https://sagejustice.substack.com/p/me...) , I was given the legal advice to place the following © date and statement on all my work: This concept/theory/poem is original to Sage Justice. If you use it, please give credit and link to original work. Thank you. www.SageWords.org





I wrote this for one of my dear friend’s mother, who is going through cancer. I edited it with the thoughts of those who suffer from a chronic illness; (https://sagejustice.substack.com/p/eh...) are healing from trauma (https://sagejustice.substack.com/p/ra...) ; PTSD (https://sagejustice.substack.com/p/ptsd) ; an acute injury; for my friends who don’t follow their dreams or pursue their passions for fear of failure; for all those who long deeply to be seen and to know their struggles haven’t been forgotten but who also grow weary of being asked about their progress managing their pain (https://themighty.com/topic/chronic-p...) and are given platitudes in place of true compassion, empathy and understanding. May these words meet the hearts of those in need of healing.


Photo Image: In a vintage style, Polaroid picture that looks a little worn, over-exposed but authentically sincere, Sage Justice stands on a pier with the ocean behind her at sunset. She is reaching out her hand to someone in need. She’s wearing a red hoodie, black pants, and a loving smile as her wind blown hair falls near her left shoulder.


Sage Justice (http://SageWords.org) is an award-winning poet (https://sagejustice.substack.com/p/ma...) , author (https://www.amazon.com/Sage-Words-Fre...) , critically acclaimed performing artist (   • To Breed or Not To Breed, Sage Justice (ja...  ) , and intensely sincere (https://mjcoppola.substack.com/p/crea...) , bold humanitarian (https://www.sagewords.org/souljourners) activist (https://www.sagewords.org/one-minute-...) .





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