If You Hurt I Too Hurt

If you have been hurt
By words that stab like arrows
With you, I too will hurt
For upon you, its toll I know.
Yet, if hate it is you return
There I will not follow you
I will reach out with my hand
And with a firm grip, I'll catch you.

I'll show you a beautiful garden
That is watered every day
By those who hold hands with heaven
Nourishing with the command of sun rays
Never letting go, and you will know
You were never alone feeling betrayed
And with the heaven's strong hold
And my hand in your hand, you will find the way.

You will rise above the angry clouds
That have entered your skies gone dark
You'll hear the prayer of my devout
To refute their menace, and fall apart.
Instead you will take up wings to fly
With holding hands the faith to dart
Right through where the sun ever shines.

Over the rainbow, you'll look upon the garden
That's been planted by a love that heals
Founded on the light that feeds its wonderment
That with your presence, larger ground will thus be reached
And I know that if once more I face lies that hurt
You will hurt with me, your hand's firm grip to catch me
We'll hold each other true, until their lies no longer burn
And one day, forever in that awesome garden, we will be.


By CarolineCécile
Copyright © 05.18.11
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 6/1/2011 6:54:00 PM
I began writing after the first stanza. I don't know where it will go, but I feel you so strongly. In the garden we will be, and we need the lies. In a universe designed to teach us injustice, how can our souls not reach a beautiful understanding of justice and love? Over the rainbow, are our monsters and our beautiful illlusions, and we will learn to create. It is inevitable. We will unite, and I long to see you there......I will see you and those who I have hurt too, no doubt.....
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Date: 5/20/2011 4:35:00 PM
Feel the shivers, but the sun shines for you, he's there is the giver, quiet loving and true. be happy babe xo Don
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Date: 5/19/2011 8:11:00 PM
Very beautiful write Caroline
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Date: 5/19/2011 3:25:00 PM
Dear Caroline, having a friend who is compassionate enough to feel our pain but also wise enough to lead us above feelings of anger is a rare find. I know this is you! Your friendship means a lot to me and you are always so kind, in spite of anything else that happens, we shall remain friends offering support. Let me join you in your garden. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 5/19/2011 9:56:00 AM
Good, poetic write. If two hurt together they can often build a stronger bond and a greater resilience. Regards, Robert.
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Date: 5/18/2011 1:23:00 PM
Lovely expressions with nice images, Caroline
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Date: 5/18/2011 12:23:00 PM
Caroline this was a most beautiful and tener piece of poetry. thank you for reading Thin Air and for your comment.
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