At times, I experience dark storms
That just unexpectedly blow in
From seemingly out of nowhere
Despite a promising dawns break
Which was ushered in, cloudless
I do my best as to hunkering down
From experience time has taught
A bit more prepared on each event
Never knowing how long it will last
Unsure if rain or snow will also follow
I’ve learned to embrace them in stride
Though there are pain filled moments
Damaged- memories radiating from scars
Pretending to appear healed- to others
For those of us who’ve been really hurt
I cling to the belief, love will reclaim me one-day
A love filled with understandment- forgiveness
But still- inside those darker moments, I wonder
Just how my life and lasting love could’ve been
Had I not been altered, become; collateral damage
For me,
just living love would truly be…enough
Poet of the Light © 2019
“Damaged- memories radiating from scars” – magic… you are on fire, Poet. Thanks for sharing.
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You are too kind but sometimes, I really don’t mind. ;-)) YW and Thanks for following and commenting.
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Oh no no, your talent is real, my friend. Embrace it 🙂
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All lived lives are merely truth being told and some see it as, talent. 😉
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Be it hopefully a beautiful life for most of the time…
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One can hope.
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Wonderful
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Thank much my friend.
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The use of the word “collateral” fits so well. There is always such damage when a relationship spins downward.
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Thank you much and I so agree.
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Wisdom from the heart that speaks to so many who know those feelings well.
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Unfortunately, too many know them all to well. Thank you, Sandra.
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Oh the feelings You have captured ….
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Thank you . Glad you appreciate it.
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Relatable and beautiful.
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Thank you Mermaid.
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