Healing the Past

Life, seemingly lost Still feel the past before me I can linger there too long Hurtful pain starts there I cry to let it all out I now search for healing touch
Russell Sivey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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November 14, 2011 at 12:41 PM
Well spoken my friend, it can be all too easy to linger there but life is always waiting for us to return to the present.
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November 11, 2011 at 4:03 PM
Enjoyed reading this one..Sometimes we need healing to be able to go on into the future..Healing of the past is different for all people as is working through grief over the loss of someone or ones special..I am glad that I chose this one to read this eve..Sara
Johnson Avatar
November 11, 2011 at 3:40 PM
Tibetans believe in karma, that when you suffer you are erasing bad karmic deeds, meaning you should also be joyful that you are getting closer to enlightenment. I believe that all the main religions have part of the total reality of the why!
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November 11, 2011 at 12:01 PM
The tears are a good form of catharsis, Russell. Writing about the pain seems to help a great deal too. I was very moved by your poem. Many people can relate to this desire to find a "healing touch." Love, Carolyn
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November 10, 2011 at 10:49 AM
yes, sometimes letting go of the past is so hard to do, even if it was painful. Heartfelt write, my friend
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November 10, 2011 at 9:39 AM
intense lines of emotion Russell.. pain is evident and the will to erase it searching for the healing touch luv.. it is there..reach out and take it.. excellent my friend..
Onclaud Avatar
November 10, 2011 at 9:10 AM
one that deals with soulful inner reflection... a deep write with touching artwords, russel... i like! :) huggs!
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November 10, 2011 at 2:31 AM
I wish you well, Sounds like an improvement!
Johnson Avatar
November 9, 2011 at 11:33 PM
Forgive the hurting time, go dancing in the rain, brush off ya shoulders the nasty rhyme, renew and start again, new Russell begins the climb! sublime...
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November 9, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Russell, do you really think if one (AS MYSELF) lets it all out ,,,, the healing will start..... wondering... over my lost issues.... Enjoyed your poem,, very provoking... good night,..p.d.
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