Unfolding

Unfolding.

When you kept getting up
After you've fallen
Endurance was already there

When you kept fighting
the anger in you
Peace was already there

When you understand
the why - way you behave
Knowing others is already there

When you finally let go
of low self esteem
Your true value is already there

When you did your best
to conquer your fears
Courage was already there.

When you complained
about life's injustices
Justice was already there

When you opened the door
to let isolation out
humaness was already there

When you finally got fedup
with your own misery
Happiness was already there

When you kept rejecting 
your worst behaviour
Goodness was already there

When you gave up hatred
of your fellowman
God's image was already there

When you finally gave up
unrelenting guilt 
A clean conscience was already there 

When you felt lost
because Paradise was lost
Paradise found was already there. 


Aqua Marine
Posted 2015.

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Date: 1/12/2025 4:30:00 PM
Love this. Thank you for sharing. A fav for me.
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Date: 1/13/2025 3:42:00 AM
So happy to meet you, Hello There! Thank you for visiting, and commenting-much appreciated! (And for the fav... Xx)
Date: 1/12/2025 11:00:00 AM
I like how your poem explores the deep journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening, reflecting on the inherent qualities and virtues that exist within us even when we're unaware of them. Each stanza highlights a struggle or challenge — be it endurance, peace, self-worth, or happiness — and shows that the resolution or positive quality has always been present within us.
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Date: 1/12/2025 12:11:00 PM
I so much appreciate your visit here, S1... I've been learning how to take charge of personal issues bit by bit... And your encouragement to us here on PS has benefited so many of us. Your poems are authentic, and grounded in reality, which makes it easy for us to understand each other's daily struggles. There is always hope. Humans are resilient when they choose to be. We just need to believe in our positive qualities too... ((Hugs)) :))
Date: 1/12/2025 10:19:00 AM
Excellent one Aqua. Like the positive message leading to God. I find myself asking these same questions. Well done
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Date: 1/12/2025 12:04:00 PM
Hi Oliver, so glad for your comment, Let's give God the benefit of the doubt too... He wants us to find the right answers, and the goodness he's already found in us... Thank you very much for your visit, and comment-much appreciated...
Date: 1/12/2025 9:59:00 AM
Poetic Christian message aqua. Particularly acute is stanza 6, in light of our watchtower lesson today
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Date: 1/12/2025 11:59:00 AM
Hi Tom, I love that Jehovah God also looks for the good qualities in us, despite our imperfect natures... I needed that tender mercy so much myself... :)) Yes, the wt study today made a good point about leaving matters in his capable hands.... He knows how to resolve issues, the best way for all involved...
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