Serenity

it takes a while to heal, eh?

We learn that serenity

grows out of forgiveness

of those who have broken us

 

Has serenity no salve

to soothe the blisters of my heart?

asking for a friend…

Author's Note

love your input and suggestions

Reviews

[Lorry]

Serenity does grow from forgiveness. What messes us up and stops us from being that person is not seeing the times when we have to forgive ourselves, for being taken in, fooled by others or blaming ourselves for what others are really to blame for. Being easier on ourselves would certainly help.
I like the brevity of the piece. It leads us into reflecting on what we can do, not what we can't.

[Mary]

Lorry, thank you for your kind review. It true that once we forgive the "other," we must then go to work on forgiving ourselves. And sometimes it's not without pain. I think what surprised me most when I chose to forgive was that I still hurt. That's the part that heals only with self forgiveness, patience and time. Again, thank you!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

forgiveness is important, and it works to an extent...but sometimes we do it so many times, but certain people just never change, no matter how hard we wish them to.

beautiful piece, Mary.
j.

[Mary]

thank you Jacob for your kind review

[Mary]

I got to thinking that even when we forgive it doesn't necessarily lead to a healing of the heart, and when it does, there are often scars to deal with. Somehow the concept of forgiveness has become synonomous with instantaneous emotional and/or spiritual healing, when in truth it is only the necessary ingredient to start the process of healing. At least that is what I've come to learn.

[J. J. Nightingale]

I can not say, my wounds will never heal.. and I shall find no serenity here below heaven..

I pray we that suffer find peace someday
while we can still know.........

No suggestions.............touches deep...
well written........

J.J.

[Mary]

thank you JJ may peace find you, love.

[J. J. Nightingale]

You are welcome...Take Care..............♥