I have scars that can’t be seen
Perhaps I met them in a dream
If you can’t see them
Then they’re not real
How I wish this was truth
*
I have scars they cut me deep
They separated muscle from bone
And feeling from life
They cut ties to my human side
And made me live in the dark recesses
Where knife cut matter
And what lives inside cries
*
Yes, I have scars
But I don’t wear them well
Only time will tell
Flying clocks with wings
Erase the messages of time
The ceaseless nagging of pain
At the bottom of my psyche
Washes the light of life
A tinged hint of gray
Darkens the day
Just a little
*
My scars don’t define me
Only bind me
Intertwine me
In the place that can’t exist
If my reaching soul climbs out of the carnage
Blossoms like a flower
A tiny bud releasing it’s beautiful fragrance into the world
*
Light of the Creator
Designs a crater
A chasm to be filled with love and joy
Radiates light
Of all that might
Gracefully walk in peace
To the gates that unlock the freedom of your soul.
Blessitude
Lorrie
1/26/15
Breathing.
Beautiful.
Thank you.
Thank you dear friend. I so cherish your support <3 And need it right now more than ever…
Poignant, touching and real. I’m glad you reached out to the light! And I appreciate and share your pain. May we use our pain as spaces for the light. blessings my friend.
Thank you so much Brad! Pain is a funny thing. Some people cut themselves to feel it…others take things to numb it. I appreciate you Brad…thank you for going on my journey <3
I’m glad we’re on the same team. XD
A first round draft pick!!! (and I’m not really sure what that means 😉
LOL!
Beautiful, dear sister. Like a meditation <3 <3 <3 and I adore the photo too. Lots and lots of Love to you dearest Lorrie 🙂 <3
Dear Trini…thank you so much! Some poems come out with more impact to the writer…this one did for me. I have some things going on that are taking my time…and I need to be here more than ever! I am so grateful for your love…thank you soul sister <3 <3
🙂 I am always here for you, you know that <3 If you need anything, I am only a mail away 🙂
Thank you dear Angel! I can always feel your beautiful presence <3
🙂 <3 🙂 <3
Beautiful picture and beautiful words. Thanks for sharing:-)
Thank you for coming by Bernadette!! <3 I know you and I are alike…and some of our scars belong to others. I am in the business of trying to figure out what is mine. Much love to you <3
This really touches the heart. It is a reassuring thing to be hurting and struggling, and then to read words describing those feelings which have been written by a person who in spite of her scars and pain, is still warm and full of hope.
Hugs and Blessings,
Theresa
Theresa…I can’t describe the love you just made pour out of my heart. And the tears fall from my eyes. I am Blessitude…I know it. This amazing grace that lives in my heart is what gives me hope…no matter the crazy (and I mean crazy) circumstances that surround me.
Thank you so much for your beautiful words…they truly mean so much to me. May your week be filled with love, and hope, and peace. <3
I understand how it feels
And for that….I am sorry Yoshiko. I send you love and many blessings! <3
I also send you love and many blessings too
powerful piece Lorrie
Thank you Mary…it feels powerful living it. I was told recently I need to take my power back…I am working on it <3
So touching, Lorrie. And I love that last verse. Sending blessings of love and joy from my heart to yours, to help fill the chasm. God bless ♥
Dear sweet soul…Thank you!!! My heart feels happy…many blessings to you <3
Lovely and rich with healing inspiration! Peace! ~Dennis
Hi Dennis 🙂 Thank you…yes! I am happy you picked up on the healing. I am on a healing journey!! <3
Very moving Lorrie. <3
May the scars strengthen you and transform you with their hidden light.
Val xo
That’s beautiful Val!! I never really thought about it that way before…Yes…scars strengthen 🙂 And the hidden light will not stay hidden for long!! <3
From out of our pain, my dearest Friend, and those scars as well, is created such Beauty and Love that surpasses this earthly realm we at this time, exist upon. From out of that darkness, comes such Understanding and Compassion for Others, and that, my sweet Lorrie, is our Gift to this world. One cannot reach out unless that one has walked the fires. Bless you. With tears and Love, Amy
Thank you my beautiful friend…I am crying…but good tears. Tears because we share a bond in our pain…and in our love for the world <3 I so appreciate your comment…thank you for comforting me in your time of pain…Bless you <3
My Heart is always open to Love, Lorrie, regardless of what I am walking in Life. BIG (((HUGS))) Amy
And I will always send you love…thank you my friend. <3
And I you! (((HUGS))) LPR
Lorrie, Reading your poem I began to think about the scar tissue in my shoulder. Using crutches and typing both inflame it. Every now and then I need to have the tissue broken up so I can move more freely. Nothing I can do will ever make the tissue go away, so life is about living with it, hopefully with some small amount of compassion. It is impossible to make it through life without accruing scars. Hopefully sometimes they are also proof that we have lived, surprising (as you note) sources of light.
Oh, Michael…Thank you. I think you bring up a very poignant point…that life is about “living with it.” And the key in that phrase is “with” as opposed to fighting it. I can’t tell you how many times I fight things in my life and it only makes them stronger! I need to embrace the scars because I learn so much from them. This was not always so…but I have changed. Thank you my friend for your beautiful wisdom…and I pray for your shoulder to allow you the ease of movement. Many blessings <3
Hello Lorrie,
I found you by way of my good friend Deborah ~ Espiritu en Fuego/A Fiery Spirit Blog. What a beautiful share! I live in recovery 8years now on Jan 29th. . . and live with mental/emotional health as well, this touched my ‘heart’.
Author, Cat Lyon 🙂
Deborah is so dear to me!! I am so happy to meet you 🙂 And a giant happy anniversary on your 8 years!!! I’m so happy this touched you in that beautiful place we call a heart…I am sure you have had your share of hard times…and scars. I think our walk here is about what we learn from those scars. Thank you so much for stopping by…I will be over to check out your house 🙂
Reblogged this on Recovery Journey of Author Catherine Townsend-Lyon Gambling Recovery Starts Here and commented:
Being a person in recovery and live with Mental Health issues, this really touched my HEART. . . We all have “Scars”.
Author, Cat Townsend-Lyon
Thank you so much for sharing a piece of my soul!!! All of my writings are like my children…I love them for they come through me. But this one was very powerful for me and it makes me so happy that you thought enough to share it!!! Thank you so much Catherine 🙂
Powerful ~ sending healing embrace to you as always xo
I can feel your arms around me!!! I was in your neck of the woods for about 20 hours last week. I drove by our “walking place” and I couldn’t help think of you. I miss you and I send you much love and healing also!! <3 <3
Oh how wonderful that you were here…sorry I missed you, but I am so happy we were there in thoughts together! ♥
If it was longer I would have called you…but I felt you! <3
Well expressed, Lorrie. Thank You for sharing.
and i hope you’re fully better.
Big Hugs
john
Hi John…Thank you so much. I’m glad you liked this one. My hand is so much better…Thank you 🙂 I hope all is well with you <3
Oh my gosh, Lorrie, this is simply stunning, and so has left me nearly speechless! This will be reblogged. Love and hugs, N 🙂 <3 <3 <3
Thank you so much Natalie!! It has power in it…this I know. I am so appreciative that you shared it on your beautiful blog…I am honored. And so grateful to have you for a friend <3
Reblogged this on Sacred Touches.
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I like you sharing your pain here Lorrie. It brought new awareness to my own.
Maybe, Kim, when we share it…it not only helps us heal but helps others as well. I am sorry you have pain…but I wish all kinds of healing for you!! Much love <3
An incredibly beautiful poem.
I’m so thankful you stopped by and told me 🙂 Thanks for your kind words about words that come from my heart!! 🙂
Yes
You have scars
You also have
stars
in your heart
that make you
invicible
I admire you and I love your light my dear friend!
Oh, Fre’de’ric….that is twice you brought tears to my eyes today!! Thank you for your beautiful support and your incredible love. I needed you and I am so grateful <3 <3
Sweet Lorrie you have perfectly described inner scars with your words…my what talent. Scars don’t go away but they do fade with time.Love big, warm hugs and wonderful blessings to you dear Lorrie.
Oh, Maggie…Thank you so much my dear friend!! Your words always warm my heart and I care for you very much. Thank you for being so kind and giving when you have your own struggles you are dealing with. I send you lots of love <3
There’s so much texture in these words and the photo. I feel the words moving, intertwining in a slow dance and then the light! So beautiful! So alive!
Oh…Thank you JoAnne…I see you can FEEL the poem as well as hear it 🙂 Life is a dance and sometimes it’s free and beautiful…other times a bit frenetic…chaotic. Thank you for your beautiful comment! <3
Beautiful Lorrie, as in the sand pebbles that get rolled around , we come up for air with a sparkle once we get to the beach and have travel the road less traveled, where the sun can truly shine on us! We are free! Much love Robyn
Og…so beautiful Robyn!! Thank you so much!! I am in the rough and tumble agitation of a nasty wave. I have faith that I will reach the shore and soak up the sunshine. Hope you are well…much love <3 <3
You are just so open to your journey! Yes to the sunshine, I am peaceful these days, sending sunshine my friend! Much love Robyn
I appreciate you more than you know <3
You are very special to me as well Lorrie!
Beautifully written as always. Thanks for sharing Lorrie!
Thanks Kirt 🙂 Hope all is well!