I wrote The Visit in 1985, 17 years old. Meeting someone after years of separation can reopen old wounds and bring up painful memories best left buried. Compare this poem to Waiting for Reunion, also written in 1985, with its
The Visit
Reaching out to the next generation
When I joined Twitter (@VanitaHork) in December 2021 to promote my poetry blog and gain a wider audience for my poems, I never dreamed that it would lead to amazing experiences and connect me with wonderful people around the globe!
Traudi
I wrote Traudi in 1987, 20 years old. It is painful to be an outsider, to be different from the others and to feel left out. Dignity can be our shield against vulnerability and pain. Read also my post Morning