That my hands might open
to re-welcome you
and my mouth to shape
the words hemmed
with forgive
and my eyes to deny
no more
than this day brings
and my heart too
hold no expectations
more than
I am without you
and my ears to hear how
this, this would be
my prayer for thanks given.
© 2011 Maureen E. Doallas
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
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Very beautiful Maureen.
Forgiveness is inspiring.
My mouth to shape / the words hemmed / with forgive
Love the language of this...
Ahhhhh....!
I wanted to be in touch, but can't find your email address. annell@taosnet.com
I love your open hands!
Beautiful, Maureen-- palpable wistfulness and so graceful, yet heart-driven. xxj
This would be a beautiful thing to say and do....meaningful and touching ~
very nice maureen...forgiveness is a hard thing to do right you know...all those feelings getting in the way...but what a sweet gift it is to them and ourselves...
i love the rhythm of this...very gentle and careful and deep with meaning
Found you on She Writes...lovely poem!
A beautiful and moving poem. Well dne.
A beautiful and moving poem. Well done.
beautiful piece
echoing the above ...
Forgiveness is hard but healing. I don't think we can move forward without forgiving. You have written down these visceral feelings in a beautiful and very readable way. Thanks.
Namaste..........cj
oh if my heart could follow what
my mouth has shaped...
the words hemmed
with forgive
your words have gently captured the sorrow, I can feel it.
A prayer for the strength to forgive, re-welcome, the lines have a soft , natural flow to them, ...well written
Dear Maureen
No explanation, that I am without you.. what a way to say it. Its so powerful and lovely.. I liked it so much...
Thanks for sharing...
Wish you have a great new year ahead.... May you have peace, love and prosperity ...
Shashi
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
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