8 Melody Lee Poems That Hit On A Soul Level
The best poems surpass the superficial and resonate on a soul level. Melody Lee’s poetry speaks to the heart, helping us see the beauty in even the darkest of situations or the deepest of scars. Her work encourages transparency and vulnerability. It celebrates the intricate and complex inner workings that make us unique and authentic. Her writing is an ode to the artfully complex emotions and experiences that bring meaning to every line of poetry. Save and savor these words, and pass them along to a friend who may need them.
1.
“You must have conquered
horrific hurdles
and walked alone
in the dark
for quite some time
to be so beautiful
and full of
radiating light.”
This poem is a beautiful acknowledgment of the pain that often precedes prosperity. Our light is often born in adversity.
2.
“Gotta love a little
Plath mixed with
Edgar Allan Poe
on a dark gloomy day.
Gray clouds
levitate around my heart and the raven
wants to play.”
This piece draws on the melancholy moments of our lives, anchoring classic poets like Plath and Poe as a source of comfort and nostalgia.
3.
“She never needed
a deep thinker.
She needed a deep
feeler, someone
who understood,
and maybe
that’s the same thing.”
A lot of Lee’s poems reflect on the emotional journey of being an empath. This poem is the embodiment of what we are all looking for: someone who sees us and seeks to understand us.
4.
“I want your scars,
your darkness,
your secrets,
I want to see
the interior of your soul.”
The imagery in this poem speaks volumes about vulnerability and acceptance. It takes a great deal of strength to let someone in, and it takes an immense amount more to let them see the depths of your heart and soul.
5.
“Don’t compare her to
sunshine and roses
when she’s clearly
orchids and moonlight.”
Lee often paints a picture of dark elegance, and this is one piece that does that beautifully. Women come in so many different packages. Sunshine isn’t the only way to exude light and beauty. Sometimes, moonlight conducts a woman’s light the best.
6.
“Sometimes I am
scared to open up
and let the world
see the beautiful
tragedy breathing
inside me. I am
not all soft petals
and pretty lace.”
This piece speaks to the sharp edges of vulnerability and the fear we all feel with truly letting others in. I love the honesty of this poem and the palpable, relatable sadness within it.
7.
“I fall in love
with scars the way
some fall in love
with hearts,
for I feel beauty
where others merely
see marks.”
While Lee writes a lot about the raw and painful realities of transparency, she also writes about acceptance and seeing people for who they truly are in light of all their scars. This piece spotlights her desire to see scars as a beautiful part of another’s story.
8.
“I know a beautiful
soul when I feel one.
The empath in me
honors the authentic
in you.”
Empaths feel things deeply, almost intuitively. I love that Lee honors the authentic beauty of empathic souls painting a picture of acceptance and community.
While reading Lee’s poetry, I feel a mixture of aching and acceptance. I resonate with her reflections on the scars of our stories and the unique beauty we each have within us, with a dash of classic poetry and elegant eloquence.
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