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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Hello There

Date: 1/12/2025 4:30:00 PM

Love this. Thank you for sharing. A fav for me.

Aqua Marine
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)

Silent One

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.

Aqua Marine
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)) :))

Oliver Mckeithan

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

Aqua Marine
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...

Tom Woody

Date: 1/12/2025 9:59:00 AM

Poetic Christian message aqua. Particularly acute is stanza 6, in light of our watchtower lesson today

Aqua Marine
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...