On the mending side of time …
All passes through glances
of sincerity - smooth voices
are captured with tone
Balanced:
Felt by some of those
looking for solace,
Healing areas once open,
maturating with rage
A tender hand comes across
to touch the injured soul
Kindness to one wronged
Healing has begun
Red Wolf Journal Spring 2014, and a fresh start
10 years ago
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A beautiful, gentle poem. I particularly liked the final stanza.
ReplyDeleteIt has a calming effect...
ReplyDeletecertainity of the uncertainity
the overall effect is soothing. touch. I think that's why faith healers use the "laying on of hands"
ReplyDeletenot entirely sure what you mean with " maturating with rage"
Viv,
ReplyDeleteThanks and it still seems a bit rough to me.
I think it needs some more work.
Pamela
Gautami,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment.
Pamela
Barb,
ReplyDeleteI hadn't thought about the connection. I used the word "maturating" instead of "festering" which didn't seem to fit very well. I am not entirely happy with this, I believe it needs some work.
Pamela
kindness and a tender-handed (or -hearted) approach can do much to alleviate suffering
ReplyDeletenice
Thank you for this one, Pamela. It has a soft, gentle, and soothing touch about it. Comforting,
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
Ruth,
ReplyDeleteThanks and yes if we were kinder to each other, imagine how the world would be.
Pamela
Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. I am glad that you felt that.
Pamela
Thank you for commenting on my poem ! I decided not to link it into the site.. Like Viv, I very much like the last stanza of your poem. It makes me feel a wave of healing flow over me...and I soak it in!
ReplyDeleteMary,
ReplyDeleteThanks. Why haven't you linked into the site?
I really like what you said in the poem. It has a very human quality to it. We are here but to learn from our errors. Well, I believe that to be true.Pamela
Such a calm and soothing poem pamela. There but for the grace of God go you! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeletePamela,
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely poem! I, too, found it calming. Nicely done.
Shari
Diane,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much.
Pamela
Shari,
ReplyDeleteThanks and I am glad you found it calming.
Pamela
i love that first line, it belongs in a song somewhere... how compassionate the notice of healing is... the observer who sees...
ReplyDeleteThanks pop!
ReplyDeletePamela
What a powerful and touching poem. I can feel the touch; the one healing option we all have.
ReplyDeleteJudy thanks and that is so true.
ReplyDeleteIf we just take the time and give a little kindness, it can go a long way.
Pamela