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A chapter in the book A Silent Cry

Dazzled

by Marjon van Bruggen

In his absent presence
eyes shine like an ancient mineral
quartz, I think,
but fractured.

Under his world's weight
he sits gleaming,
rigidly startled at life.

Fresh crystals blink dazzled
after a long darkness.
Ornaments on a Christmas tree.


Marjon van Bruggen
December 2015

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After a long, dark and difficult first half year, something seemed to come back around Christmas time. Sometimes he could look at me, and I thought he understood. Frightened, but with a certain clearness in the eyes, that gave me courage.
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