Poetry Minisode - "Truth's Hollow" | Sam Horton

There is a particular unease that comes when we silence what we know to be true. It doesn’t disappear just because we push it aside. Instead, it lingers quietly in the body — a hollow feeling that reminds us we’re out of alignment with ourselves.

This is the inspiration behind my poem, Truth’s Hollow. It explores the weight of suppressed truth and the brave, tender work of listening to the soul’s voice even when it feels difficult.

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The Poem: Truth’s Hollow

There is a hollow feeling,
That makes me feel unwell.
It wanders aimlessly and empty,
kept quiet behind its veil.

A quiet, distant knowing,
pushed out of sight today,
suppressed inside my heartbeat,
chanting endlessly, kept at bay.

It’s always there, this feeling,
when my soul knows it’s betrayed,
from the wanton eerie chatter,
that courses through my veins.

I only know one remedy,
and this I know for sure,
it’s the honest, tender bravery,
of my soul’s true voice, trusting and pure.

To put faith in one’s soul truth,
is not an easy feat,
it requires bold and brazen,
true, trusting swords of honour, to defeat.

What This Poem Speaks To

This poem is a reflection on the cost of ignoring our truth. That “hollow feeling” is familiar to so many of us — the unease, the restlessness, the sense that something isn’t right when we hide behind silence or self-doubt.

But it’s also a reminder that there is a remedy. Reconnecting with truth takes courage, honesty, and integrity. It asks us to be bold enough to honour our soul’s voice, even when it feels vulnerable. When we take even a small step toward authentic expression, the hollow begins to fill with strength, clarity, and self-trust.

Reflection for You

After reading this poem, I invite you to pause for a moment of gentle inquiry:

Where in your life do you notice the hollow feeling of holding back your truth — and what would it look like to give your soul’s true voice a little more space today? 

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Take care,
Sam x

^{Sam Horton}

_{Sam is a Women’s Empowerment Specialist, Artist, and Spiritual Guide who helps creative women reconnect with their inner truth and reclaim their personal power through intentional creativity and spiritual self-discovery. A former CFO, Sam’s own transformation began after experiencing baby loss, divorce, and burnout—life events that led her on a decade-long healing journey of creative and spiritual awakening.}

_{Today, she blends intuitive coaching with soulful creative practices to support women in turning pain into power and living with deeper meaning, self-trust, and spiritual connection. Through her art, mentoring, podcast, and online offerings, Sam invites women to explore creativity as a sacred, empowering conversation with the soul.}

<sub>Her original paintings, celebrating the strength and softness of the feminine, grace homes as reminders of beauty, resilience, and inner wisdom.

Sam lives on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, with her daughter and their treasured little dog, where nature, art, and heart guide her every day.</sub>

  

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