Witnessed
Witnessed The soul does not want to be saved. It wants to be witnessed, to be seen and heard. —Parker Palmer We call into the void— Hear me! See my work! The Rainbow Lorikeet puffs out its most vivid, sways and bobs to attract a mate No different when I send a poem for consideration The act here I am I have a voice Notice what I make
Reminded me of Shug Avery, the character in "The Color Purple,"who tells Celie, "Everything just trying/wanting to be loved..."
That’s all it comes down to, acknowledgment. Nicely put!