The Destroyer — not my ending, but my becoming.
A poem about endings, reclamation, and rebirth.
About choosing yourself.
About becoming your own witness.
Light doesn’t always save us.
Sometimes the fire does.
I wrote this during the collapse of a life I had outgrown. When my identity was stolen, when my heart was broken, when I thought I would never feel safe again.
The Destroyer is the moment the survivor becomes the author of her story again.
The moment the darkness becomes the catalyst.
The moment we become untouchable.
Healing isn’t soft.
It’s holy warfare.
The poem "The Destroyer" vividly portrays the often unseen battles we face in life — from broken promises and betrayals to systemic hardships such as fraudulent insurance denials and rent increases. These challenges symbolize the forces that tear down our stability day after day, acting as "an invisible hand, threads of my life," dismantling what little we manage to hold together. Yet, within these destructive moments lies a profound truth: the process of rebuilding oneself begins even knowing the destroyer will return. This cycle represents resilience and the relentless spirit of survival. The poem highlights how healing is not a passive or gentle act but rather "holy warfare," a sacred fight to reclaim one's identity and narrative. "The Destroyer" serves as a metaphor for the transformative power of adversity. It reflects how moments of collapse—whether through personal heartbreak, loss of security, or betrayal—can become catalysts for awakening a stronger, untouchable self. This emergence is about choosing yourself as the witness and author of your own story after surviving darkness. Drawing from the harsh realities described—like broken families, backstabbing from friends and partners, and emotional fragmentation—the poem encourages readers to understand that light alone doesn't always save us; sometimes it is the fire of destruction that burns away old forms, enabling profound growth. For those navigating their own recovery journeys, this message resonates deeply: even when life seems designed by a "destroyer" to break you down, you have the power to rebuild through your strength and purpose. The repeated act of reconstruction despite destruction symbolizes hope and empowerment. This poetic narrative is particularly impactful within communities dedicated to healing and awakening, such as #PoetryCommunity, #SurvivorPoetry, #DarkFeminineEnergy, and #HealingJourney. It reminds us all that endings are not final but are openings to becoming—embracing the dark feminine energy within as a source of wisdom and power. Ultimately, "The Destroyer" invites readers to reclaim their story with courage and grace, transforming wounds into a sacred battlefield where healing triumphs and the self emerges renewed and unbreakable.
