Poem - Unwell - Digital Download

In this poignant message, ilana McBain observes someone dealing with illness and holding onto it as a defining aspect of their identity. The speaker expresses sadness over the individual's choices, believing they deserve a better life. Despite witnessing the person's potential buried beneath a collection of sorrows, the speaker acknowledges how the individual views their hardships as the natural weight of life. However, the speaker sees these sorrows as a metaphorical ice, a self-imposed imprisonment around the mind and heart. The speaker encourages the person to allow their pain to serve a purpose, urging them not to let their blood be spent in vain. The metaphor suggests a transformation, envisioning ice melting to reveal the person underneath. The speaker expresses a hopeful outlook, anticipating the day when the individual is once again joyfully immersed in the flow of life, promising to be there waiting with a smile and the rest of the world. Overall, the message conveys a sense of empathy, encouragement, and optimism for the potential transformation and healing of the individual.