Glass Eye; Hard Heart by Rena Joy

Do you know the tale of the boy
who got a glass splinter in his eye and heart?
He no longer viewed the world
as safe and beautiful
until the tears from his lover
made him whole again.
 
While love can do wonders,
it is not enough to close wounds
a lover isn’t willing to work on themselves.
Their grief is not your glue
but a sign to do the work,
while they're still willing to hold your hand.
 
from Fairy Tales for Hopeless Girls by Rena Joy

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About Rena Joy
​Rena Joy is an author of two poetry collections, an adoptee from foster care and a mental health advocate with lived experience. She uses poetry as an avenue for healing and connection.