Hello everyone!!!!!!
It’s another beautiful week!!!! Can you tell that I’m excited?? Can you??
My birthday is coming up this week and I had a LOT of time to reflect this past weekend. I realised there’s so much going on that I’m not thankful for and a lot of other things that I just let get to me that I really should let go.
Thanks to the hubby for helping me put things in perspective.
Today’s post is in response to this daily prompt.
“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.”
― Kahlil Gibran
I watched her frail body
Laying there
Her every breath a struggle
The light in her eyes
Dim
…..
I’ve watched my ma for years, working, living, trying to keep us happy. I saw her but did’t really see her. When did she get old? How did I not see the wrinkles? and the tiredness in her soul?
…..
I watched her frail body
Counting the scars
Varicose veins
Bulging
Constantly
…..
Are you happy ma? I’m so sorry I didn’t take care of you.
…..
I watched her frail body
Touching her scars
The ones we caused
Stretch marks
Sagging breasts
…..
She never once complained when we didn’t call… She forgave without us asking… Prayed relentlessly for our success
…..
I watched her frail body
Creaking bones
Old yet strong
Gracefully aged
Despite the lines
…..
I wept uncontrollably…
“Don’t cry child.. don’t cry. My scars may throb with buried memories… they may be signs that I’ve been hurt, but they are also a sign that I’ve healed. I have lived my life and made my choices and I have had a happy life… and if I die today, I’ll die knowing I have given you and your siblings my strength…”
…..
I watched her frail body
As she drew her last breath
Her eyes lit up
And her lips formed a smile
I watched her frail body
Go limp and cold
As her soul
Lifted up
To high heavens
To her new home….
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ameena's musings 
This one made me sad Meena
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Great – many positives here – loved the Gibran quote, new to me!
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thank you for reading and taking the time out to comment 🙂 I appreciate this
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Such meaningful words and portrays the perfect image. Your poems never fail to release the inner poet inside of me. Thank you so much for that. If you have chance, would you be able to help me out and let me know what content you think I should post?? http://www.easypolls.net/poll.html?p=573b3478e4b0b4cd49bbd700
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Speak to you super soon. Your blog is amazing!
Bye! 🙂
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Hey Lauren, I’m glad i inspire you to write too 🙂
Of course I’d check out your poll. Speak to you soon xxx
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Wonderful
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Thank you Susan
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VERY touching write! Excellently penned
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Oh wow. Thank you so much Skylark
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Superb! Your every word touched my heart!
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I’m glad my words touched you Portia. Thank you for reading
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Poignant but healing, accepting, and full of promise for peace for the children of a wonderful mother.
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I’m glad you enjoyed reading this. Thank you 🙂
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A very nice poem, the scars of life
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Thank you so much Marilyn
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Wonderful, touching.
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Very moving, poignant good write!!
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Thank you Saskia 🙂
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This one made me cry so much. Beautifully written!
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Thank you Shamilahr
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Beautiful!
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Thank you 🙂
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