Like a fishing heron
I will stand on one leg
And wait
For the healing to begin.
It starts deep inside
The silent knitting together
Of cells and tissues
Into an intricate suspension bridge
Spanning the wound
Slowly
The restorative mind fixes its beam
On the hotspot
Tapping the reserves
Of sunlight and music
Channeling the resources
Of tea and compassion
The balm of small feats mustered
It is a balancing act
A resolution
To keep the self-pity genie
Stoppered in its bottle
Regeneration
A humbling of the spirit
A discovery that strength and patience
Are one and the same.
Melissa Shaw-Smith 
Keep the scribbling up. Amazing piece there.
Regards: James
Thanks for the words of encouragement. The same to you, James.
Check-out the my previous scribbles.
Regards: James
You are fast becoming one of my favorite poets.
I’m so flattered I’m blushing! Really enjoy your work too. : )
That’s a very elegant inside/outside hinge in verse three. Really ably turned.
To clarify: really dig this one.
That means a lot to me. Thanks for letting me know.
How are you, Melissa? Very apt poem for the day as I am having my knee replaced in a fortnight. Will have large wound upon which to contemplate. Hope all is well with you over the pond. Best wishes. Barbara
Sending healing thoughts your way, Barbara.
Well said, Milissa. “strength and patience
Are one and the same.” –Curt
Thank you.
As I sit here writing poetry about my broken ankle, I can relate to this! (and thank Narble for sharing the link with me!)
Shawn, Sorry to hear about your ankle. I hope it’s on the mend. Yes, its a truly humbling experience. All the best, Melissa
Loved this poem, especially the end!
Regeneration
A humbling of the spirit
A discovery that strength and patience
Are one and the same.
Virginia, thank you for reading and commenting. Much appreciated.
The picture and the poem together really set the mood for healing. Beautiful work!
Adele, thanks for your kind words.
This is gorgeous!
You’re very kind for saying so.
Reblogged this on Ripple Poetry and commented:
Love this poem from Melissa. Go and check out her sensitive poems and her photography.
Beautiful – I have reblogged this one Melissa. Stunning.
I’m humbled and thrilled every time one of my poems speaks to you. Thank you!
😉 Thankyou for sharing them.
Yes – I definitely needed those healing words as I continue my year plus physiotherapy…
Good luck with the healing, and thanks so much for reading.
Melissa, I so enjoy your writing and images-it is a wonderful *break* from the daily stuff-
Thank you!
You’re so very kind for commenting. Discovering that I can express some of my curiosity and wonder at the world through verse has been a great joy for me.
You have such a craft with words, beautiful imagery, we all need to healing in our own particular places in the heart, due to the many injuries from life’s journey, mostly from our family of origin but generally from our love deficit. Thanks for sharing with such rich honesty.
I really appreciate your kind words and so glad this poem struck a chord for you.