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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2012-02-01 08:18 AM

never have I wished more fervently
for the ability to heal
the lame
purify the unholy
cause the legless to sprout legs and walk

I could go on and on . . . I think I shall . . .

of all the suffering on earth
the one that causes more pain and anguish
is the torment we mortals put ourselves through
our dark corners
reach out and bite us hard
from time to time
oh, I understand this so very well
been there . . . you know . . .
done that
it's the world's worst affliction
has ruined so many lives
brought down the afflicted one
and the ones he leaves
with no mercy

so . .

never have I wished more fervently
for the ability to heal

©January 31, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Nicole
Senior Member

since 1999-06-23

Posts 1835
Florida

1 posted 2012-02-01 08:30 AM

You know what the kicker is; is that sometimes people cling to the dark corners, because even though they hurt...they're constant, and its a security. Letting go of those things is scary and new, even if it's for the best. It would be wonderful to be able to hear, or say, "come on out, it's okay".

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

2 posted 2012-02-01 08:33 AM

You have an awsome heart my friend.

Lori

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

3 posted 2012-02-01 08:34 AM

You have a valid point, Nicole. I know I hid in my dark for decades.

Thank you for being in my spot of blue.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

4 posted 2012-02-01 08:34 AM

Thank you, Lori.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

5 posted 2012-02-01 08:39 AM

our dark corners
reach out and bite us hard
from time to time

That they do! And I love your wish... I wish it, too.

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

6 posted 2012-02-01 08:49 AM

Thank you, suthern, it certainly would be nice to be able to perform miracles, wouldn't it?

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

7 posted 2012-02-01 09:36 AM

quote:
it's the world's worst affliction
has ruined so many lives
brought down the afflicted one
and the ones he leaves
with no mercy

Your empathy is most powerfully expressed here, dear Jerry. May the awareness grow that we can choose to heal ... or to accept what is with the right amount of serenity that allows us to be helped to leave darkness behind.

Poignant and significant contribution.

Margherita

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

8 posted 2012-02-01 09:38 AM

Thank you so very much for your inspiring comments, Margherita. Yes, it is an individual choice we must make which affects all those who are close to us.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

9 posted 2012-02-01 11:57 AM

That would be a wonderful ability to have. Humanity is such a precarious thing - in every way truly its own worst enemy. The hurts we cause ourselves and other close to us, (those we love), are so much more intimate and personal than anything a stranger could ever do to us... and therefore so much harder to forgive as well. This world is starved for healing, indeed. I "feel" this one, JP.

Michael

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

10 posted 2012-02-01 12:13 PM

When you're right you're right Michael. They say to look to Him for healing, but I think He drops the ball more often than not.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

luminosity
Senior Member

since 2005-11-18

Posts 813

11 posted 2012-02-01 03:41 PM

oh amen to this !!!

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

12 posted 2012-02-01 03:43 PM

Thank you very much, luminosity.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

JL
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since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

13 posted 2012-02-01 11:39 PM

"so . .

never have I wished more fervently
for the ability to heal"

A heart filled with love
can heal. You have the ability.

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.
Maranatha!

tracie66
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since 2000-01-18

Posts 4713
Australia

14 posted 2012-02-02 02:02 AM

bravo! my friend bravo! ~hugs~

Love is the life of the soul...
It is the harmony of the universe
— W. E. Channing

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

15 posted 2012-02-02 07:04 AM

Good morning, JL, and thank you for you positive comments.

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tracie66, I thank you wholeheartedly.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

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