I'd love to hear what you have to say about the episode including thoughts on the poetry and the topics that were discussed. You can email me at poetdelayed@gmail.com. A SUBTLE WOUND You left me when my world Was measured by a child's stride. You had to go away for awhile, I was told To ease me into the truth: You were gone And not coming back. It was involuntary, I know Your leaving But intent is not part Of trauma's calculus So I was not spared - Though the wound went unnoticed: There was no nervous response Or reflexive recoil As when you touch a hot pan. It was subtle: no bleeding, no blistered flesh. Just a change in routine And one less setting at the table. Jackie Pack's Podcast: Thanks for Sharing (https://healingpathsrecovery.com/addiction-recovery-podcast/) If you're interested, I recently published a book of poetry which is available on Amazon.com: My Mother Sleeps (http://www.amazon.com/Scott-R.-Edgar/e/B0B2ZR7W41%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share) Episode Cover Art by Ginny Rose Stewart on Unsplash Special Guest: Jackie Pack, LCSW, CSAT-S, CMAT.