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Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

0 posted 2003-07-06 12:33 PM

These jagged wounds,  not of flesh
but of heart and soul.  Deeply cut,
slow to heal and fade.

Forgive the hurt that they might heal,
forgive the words,  that they might
become deaf upon the ears.  Forgive
the anger,  that love may again grow
slowly within the torn soul...

For no word in anger was ever meant
to be.  For no act of harm,  of terrible
hurt was done to harm,  to hurt one
I loved.

Slowly,  wounds heal.   Slowly a smile
replaces a teaful frown.  Slowly love
returns to a shattered heart.

As leaves shall fall,  so shall the wall
of anger.  Unto the ground covered in
the glass of my house from each cast
stone.

Let those who are sinless cast the next,
for I,  my hands empty,  my upturned
palms await thee.

[This message has been edited by Magnus (07-06-2003 12:35 PM).]

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

1 posted 2003-07-06 12:45 PM

well done, poet Barry

peppermint35
Senior Member

since 2000-05-28

Posts 1106
Texas, USA

2 posted 2003-07-06 12:49 PM

Your words fill my soul with such simple beauty, it is like a song, a picture, a sunrise.

Thank you for sharing with me.. with us all.

Pepper
"A poem is the very image of life expressed in its eternal truth."
Percy Bysshe Shelley

littlewing
Member Rara Avis

since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

3 posted 2003-07-06 01:51 PM

Jesus Barry . . . this is beautiful
and bittersweet . . .
My question is this:

when exactly does this occur?
xxoo

Patricia
Member Elite

since 2003-04-06

Posts 2160
Missouri

4 posted 2003-07-06 01:57 PM

Dang Barry. I just wrote a truly bitter piece of love gone wrong. Yikes! I sort of feel guilty after reading your piece of forgiveness. Truth is I wish I had forgiveness in my heart right now, but I don't. I hope it comes.

Wonderful write!

Patricia

Ericc
Member Elite

since 2003-01-31

Posts 4178

5 posted 2003-07-06 01:58 PM

Oh wow...a lesson cloaked in beautiful words.
Eric

catalinamoon

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

6 posted 2003-07-06 02:36 PM

What a beautiful message, so well said.
Sandra

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

7 posted 2003-07-06 04:02 PM

Forgive the hurt that they might heal,
forgive the words,  that they might
become deaf upon the ears.  Forgive
the anger,  that love may again grow
slowly within the torn soul...

And sometimes... forgive yourself for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. *S*

Beautiful poem... touched me deeply. *S*

A Romantic Heart
Member Ascendant

since 1999-09-03

Posts 5496
Forever In Your Heart

8 posted 2003-07-07 01:58 AM

Enjoyed your poem, forgiveness is love..!

Thanks ARH!

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

9 posted 2003-07-20 11:19 AM

I just wanna give you a great big hug...

You are poetry, dear Poe-et!

Healing hugs and affection,
Linda

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

10 posted 2003-07-20 11:31 AM

Oh, Barry. Such a sad write, indeed.
I will say a mantra of healing love thoughts for you, that you will find some peace and comfort as the days move forward in sadness rather than joy for you, and your household.

littlewing
Member Rara Avis

since 2003-03-02

Posts 9655
New York

11 posted 2003-07-20 11:38 AM

God Barry - your reading my mind again . . .
This is amazing . . .
xxoo

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

12 posted 2003-07-20 11:48 AM

These jagged wounds,  not of flesh
but of heart and soul.  Deeply cut,
slow to heal and fade.

Forgive the hurt that they might heal,
forgive the words,  that they might
become deaf upon the ears.  Forgive
the anger,  that love may again grow
slowly within the torn soul...

For no word in anger was ever meant
to be.  For no act of harm,  of terrible
hurt was done to harm,  to hurt one
I loved.

I could feel the pain in your words.
Hugs to you, Barry

Ethel

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

13 posted 2003-07-21 09:45 AM

enjoyed

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

14 posted 2003-07-21 09:49 AM

Barry
Of the two wounds I have suffered yours are the slowest to mend.Well done.

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

15 posted 2003-07-21 09:54 AM

For no word in anger was ever meant
to be. For no act of harm, of terrible
hurt was done to harm, to hurt one
I loved.

~*~

How can one stand in judgment
of another
when we've yet to wear
their shoes?

So much can come
from forgiveness...

Toerag
Member Ascendant

since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

16 posted 2003-07-21 09:59 AM

Maggie! This is good'un bud!!!!

Wind

Member Elite

since 2002-10-12

Posts 2981

17 posted 2003-07-21 10:00 AM

this is my second time reading this..It's really a shame that you're leaving us

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

18 posted 2003-07-21 10:43 AM

Barry...Touching and emotive...full of pain that makes me hurt too.

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