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Ruin
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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Ruin Standing, a shadow in her past, I watch her walk away. Knowing through pain her love will last; I pray she will be okay. Everything that’s precious to me – Everything I adore, With eyes that now see right through me, Is walking out that door. And I pray the Lord can heal her, That I’ll not be the wound That she can never make it past – That leaves her to this world ruined. In bittersweet parting from her, That the Lord will give her strength… That I might be forgotten fast, And that she be freed at length. That, for all my self-loathing, She feels no part the blame. That she don a brighter clothing, No longer tinged with my name. That with the faded memory, She, one day, again will smile… That, no longer tainted by me, She finds life to be worthwhile. That she’ll realize she in no way Earned the hurts that I inflicted. That maybe some far happier day, She’ll find true love depicted In the images she calls her life, No longer affiliated With this man who once called her wife – The hell he precipitated. That someone, somewhere, she will find, That she can come to share That amazing, brilliant mind And all her inherent care With, secure in her trust, And love for a true friend. Recollection of me but dust… Scattered on a distant wind. Michael Anderson As, leaving some grand waterfall, |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
This is an excellent write, that settles within the heart and asks for compassion. It is difficult to imagine that a sensitive heart like yours did actually hurt her so much. I think it is not so much a question of forgetting, but more of forgiving. To forget a strong bond is almost impossible, but to accept what is, to forgive, in order to go ahead, that is possible. And God listens and He will handle the matter justly, as only He can. Love and peace. Margherita |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
When a heart is breaking into pieces and its owner is thinking only of another, aching for their pain and wishing them nothing but happiness... that is love in its most pure and unselfish form. A beautiful write I could read better if tears didn't blur the page. ((((HUGS)))) |
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bslicker
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
i feel it here Michael enjoyed bernie |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
If she accepts gods love she will, and I am sure you too will. It just takes time and a new flame (: -Juju |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
I must agree with suthern's reply. I agree wholeheartedly. And what Juju said too. Love is the key, faith is the door opening, and peace is the validation. As always Michael, excellent write. JL  Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
James, thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed. Margherita, truly spoken… God indeed will handle matters justly… accepting, forgiving, and moving forward are up to us in the end. I am making my way there. Ruth, I could stand to learn a few lessons on loving unselfishly me thinks. Thank you for the kind words, even so. Bernie, I’m glad it touched you. Juju, accepting God’s love is the key me thinks. The true flame lies there. JL, I think I am coming into that peace. Been a long road, but I can feel the torment easing up a bit. Thank you.Michael |
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