Heart's Peace
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There were days when I looked back
And could only see… pain, desperation, darkness
Following me from the ancient feelings
The past where I was no longer present
A place of pain, abuse, so destructive
There were those days when I couldn’t see
Any way around the past, my history
Prevented me from accepting the joy, the freedom
Light that shimmered and glowed all around me
Solace, warmth, promises of acceptance
There were moments when I looked back
To silent dreams who were nearly dead
Still shadows of a dark and lonely saga
Dread that filled me with melancholy, so sad
Wisps of stardust falling all around me
Reminding me that I would forever be
Caught in the hush of this painful mystery
The cruelty of blame, unforgiveness
Bitterness, sour as biting lemons
Swelled my thoughts with memories
Panic attacks and anxiety,
Anti-depressants and shadows of hatred
Feeding the darkness that colored my spirit
In a bleak, black veil of anger and resentment
Then the hint of absolution
Thrust its knife into my spirit
Slicing away the dead layers of shame
The guilt and anguish and breathless ache
Feelings so dark and dreadful, dooming
My soul to feel only the disdain, destroying
All the good things, the joy and compassion
The wonder of a life filled with enchantment
His grace fell across my thoughts
Resonating words of liberty, pardon
From this prison of dread and fear, this cage
Filled with penetrating pain and insecurity
His hands were scarred by nails that had pierced them
Leaving me the chance to know the meaning
Of the word “forgiveness” and “freedom”
With His grace to remind me of my forgiveness
I realized that I could no longer hold onto the grudge
The bitterness, the loathing, that brought so much scorn
Contempt that silenced all the music of the heart
Disdain that felt like it was piercing holes through my thoughts
Ridicule that reminded me I was so very sinful, so wrong
Finally, I found the answer to this unforgiveness that I felt
I reached inside and allowed Jesus to guide me toward a heart
Felt promise of compassion and understanding, mercy
That reminded me how very merciful He had been
When He saved me from this darkness, this sin – bringing me
Peace that restores and repairs – Peace that is alive
Dancing through the heart, soul and mind… a waltz
Reaching out to the heavens, toward eternity, forever
With the king of Kings – the Prince of peace, my everything!
With Him, there is clemency, mercy, absolution
Assurance that Grace will color the whole life
In a kindness that destroys the darkest pride!
Forgiveness Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Anoucheka Gangabissoon
June 26, 2022
Copyright © Regina Mcintosh | Year Posted 2022
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