Susan Russell
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The Work I Do

In a Nutshell
Loss, hurt, shock or terror, 
“Can’t bear it any more” 
(interesting phrase since bears do tend to carry a lot of weight around). 
We squirrel away a nutshell filled with pain, 
offer it up to the Gods of mercy 
and replace it with diffuse numbness. 
Sensation becomes complicated 
by thoughts, all consuming – how to find safety 
which often seems inaccessible. 
We are alive but dis-spirited. 
Spirit evaporates with the severance 
of connection and support. 
We cannot thrive estranged from hope. 

We are pack animals. 
Being in this world we need – no, require – deep connection with Self and Other, 
be that a bird, God, sister, or a stormy sea. 
Connection. How is it, where is it in my body ? 
feel it smell it taste it hear it see it 

There, yes ! there. I sense something other than pain, 
know this thing intimately. 
In this moment 
I can Be. 
It is safe to feel 
alive again. 

sdr/08


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