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Summary

A young girl has an epiphany about the nature of her heart's wounds, using them to see the world with new clarity and hope for others' enlightenment.

Abstract

The narrative describes a moment of profound realization for a little girl who metaphorically holds her wounded heart up to the moon. Through the "people-shaped holes" in her heart, she sees the stars and perceives her pain as a "bittersweet blessing." This new perspective transforms her wounds into a kaleidoscope, revealing truths obscured by darkness. With this epiphany, she leaves behind a piece of her love, hoping to illuminate the path for those still lost in their own shadows. The girl then tucks her "holey heart" back within her and walks through her vision of truth, unadorned and authentic.

Opinions

  • The author suggests that personal wounds can be a source of insight and growth, offering a unique lens through which to view life.
  • There is an underlying belief that love, even when it comes from a place of hurt, has the power to heal and enlighten others.
  • The girl's act of leaving love behind implies a selfless hope for the betterment of those who have not yet found their own truth.
  • The imagery conveys a sense of transformation and the idea that embracing one's vulnerabilities can lead to a more authentic existence.

Epiphany

A coming to the truth

Ephiphany ©Shannon Mastromonico 2020

The little girl held her heart up to the moon, looking through the people-shaped holes to the starlight making the blood shine bright, like gems She saw the wound for the bittersweet blessing it was. The holes became a kaleidoscope for seeing the truth The little girl looked over her shoulder and through the darkness at the shapes, still posturing with their back to a mirror and she hoped with everything that her spell would bring light for them so that she could return Tucking her holey heart back in, she left the love she could spare, walking through the kaleidoscope bare

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