Written by: Javier Rhoden, Executive Contributor
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In the depths of my being, sorrow resides a constant companion. It resides a silent intruder. It whispers and gnaws, telling stories of weariness encompassing my days. I wake with its’ heaviness, day after day, as mornings sweet light try to chase it away. But it clings to my bones, this unyielding burden, my body disdain. I’ve come to learn some shadows don’t wane. Oh, how it molds every thought I keep! A thief in the night, robbing me of sleep! A symphony of aches play its’ lament which leaves me vulnerable because my strength is truly spent.
Through the hours that pass, as the sun paints the sky, I’ve had to learn how to navigate life with this pain by my side. Each step I take I’m caged within its embrace. It knows no respite, no moments of grace. Yet in the midst of this relentless strife, empathy was found in the hearts of those who with me are bound. In their compassionate touch, I find solace anew. An understanding that pierces the pain through. When they listen, they witness and lend a kind ear, it’s within these dark moments a strength does arise. A resilience forged in pains unyielding guise. Though its grasp is severe, it cannot define me, it will not hold me here, for I am more than my suffering! And though it may linger, my spirit wont break.
I trudge forth with a heart full of fight, knowing that within me, there’s a glimmer of light, and though pain may dance through my days, I’ll find beauty in the smallest rays. Life is a journey both bitter and sweet, through it all, I’ll find purpose complete. From the depths of my being, I’ll rise above with resilience, hope and a heart full of love and in the depths of arresting pain, a beacon of hope will appear, a wonderful path guided by the healing power of art.
Through playing instruments and writing poetry, a remedy was formed, Art Therapy, a sanctuary where my pain finds peace and solace. Chronic pain, an invisible war going on inside. Its relentless claws tear at my soul but through this darkness, art became a guiding light. An etheral canvas from which problems flew, freedom, in the flow of beautiful music. Hands scribbled to express my frustrations. Every word a release, an unburdening of the soul.
The expressions were not suppressed as pain began to lose control. While I played the drums, rich colors vibrated from my fingertips, translating pain into beauty and healing heartaches with drumbeats. In patient devotion, each slap of the bass and snare told the silence of what was felt into rhythmic whispers. My audio journal, where emotions could be expressed, transforming dark pain into a clear sky. Each song a reflection of my inner sanctum, strength, resilience, transcendence and conversation with my inner self.
Poetry became my refuge, the secret of my heart. They were eloquent, and their words flowed like a stream. The emotion penetrated through beautifully woven verses to heal wounds, giving me the strength to face the battle. With meter and rhyme, I spoke my inner harmony and the breath was divine. I found a way, with sound and words, to weave healing into the pages of everyday. My spoken word on the fabric of my pain encourages you to let your talent ignite a fire to transcend you higher, to provide a lifeline during times of despair, to be a testament to the boundless strength within, that’s beyond compare. What will emerge?
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Javier Rhoden, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Javier Rhoden, is a visonary leader in literary writing for personal development and mental health. By drawing inspiration from classic literature and contemporary issues, Javier seamlessly weaves intricate narratives that challenge readers' perspectives while immersing them in a world of hope. Javier is a dedicated father through chronic pain with an impact on the literary world that's undeniable, and he continues to enchant readers with his profound insights and captivating prose. His mission: to demonstrate that dreams are within reach.
