Dense Element
25 April 2008, 10:04 PM
Resentment is a dense element--
I cannot bear it, and relinquish the burden
to the shoulders of my little ones, failing
to comprehend its weight until the damage is done,
the blessing given. My hand flies unaware,
hesitates apart from reason, fumbles with dignity,
integrity, all things holding value in any context,
not least of all in this holy space, a gift given
for the nurture which will enable them
to choose to live and love, forgive without
the onus of my sin upon their backs.
3 comments:
Wow . . . so penetrating. And the photo accompanies your lines so well!
Blessings,
Linda
Nickers and Ink
FRIENDLY FIRE, at Nickers and Ink
I love the first line. It's a perfect description. Very nice piece.
awesome use of photo... holy space, sin and blessings... a lot to consider as we pass the baton to our children so to speak....
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